The not so little momma that could

[Shell77 0]

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....said the "Not so" little Momma that COULD!

Today is day 5 of my pre-op diet and I cannot believe I have made it this far. Day 1 and 2 were extremely hard! To my surprise things have gotten easier!!

The most difficult thing for me is preparing meals for my children. It would be so much easier if I did not have to come into contact with food.

The second most difficult thing for me is keeping busy. I am a teacher and I have off during the summer. I think it would be so much easier if I had to work. I feel like most of my days revolves around making Breakfast, lunch and dinner and then cleaning up after the meals. Can I say "TORTURE!" My husband works shift work and works between 12-16 hours a day and today is his first day off since I started the pre-op. I am looking forward to having him make the meals today and tomorrow while he is off of work.

Today and tomorrow I have family parties and of course parties revolve around food. I know it won't be easy but I refuse to give up now! I am extremely proud of myself that I have made it this far and there ain't no stopping me now!

9 days to go til the big day!! WOOT, WOOT!

[SeattleSue 25]

I can totally relate. I also have the summers off, have 2 kids, and started my pre-op diet around Fourth of July! Can you say, picnic?? lol

If I can do it, so can you!! Good luck,

Susan

[MeMeMEEE 206]

Hi Shell!

Are you August 8th also? I will add you to our August calendar, there are several of us! I'm on my pre-op too and would kill for some meat right now!!

[wondering1 103]

Hi Shell,

I'm a teacher too and plan on sleeping through my 7 days of the pre op diet. The less I'm awake, the less tempted I'll be. Lol. My date is August 9th. What state are you in?

[Shell77 0]

Hey Guys,

Thanks mememee for adding me to the calendar. I am August 9, 2011 and live in PA. I cannot wait! I don't know what I am more excited about the pre-op diet being over or the surgery, lol.

@Debbie... I have been trying to go to sleep early each night of the pre-op diet. It is awesome that u have 7 days, I am on a 14 day diet. It did get easier after day 2, so hang in there, don't give up.

I cannot believe the strength that I have to stay on this diet. I just gt back from a family party, I was there from 3:00PM until 11:00PM. There was sooo much food there and it all smelled so good, but I did it! I had my Protein shake and water! I am amazed that I kept control, it was hard but it was not the end of the world.

Good Luck!!

[dalistone 2]

Keep up the good work! I'll be starting my 2 week pre-op diet in about 2 weeks. I'm so not looking forward to it, but I have a list of things to help me. My list is of things like this:

Looking forward to driving without the steering wheel rubbing my belly.

Being able to get in and out of the car without tilting the steering wheel.

Swimming without wearing shorts. LOL.

Going to the amusement park and fitting in the seats properly!

Hey Guys,

Thanks mememee for adding me to the calendar. I am August 9, 2011 and live in PA. I cannot wait! I don't know what I am more excited about the pre-op diet being over or the surgery, lol.

@Debbie... I have been trying to go to sleep early each night of the pre-op diet. It is awesome that u have 7 days, I am on a 14 day diet. It did get easier after day 2, so hang in there, don't give up.

I cannot believe the strength that I have to stay on this diet. I just gt back from a family party, I was there from 3:00PM until 11:00PM. There was sooo much food there and it all smelled so good, but I did it! I had my Protein shake and water! I am amazed that I kept control, it was hard but it was not the end of the world.

Good Luck!!