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I had a few firsts today.

- My first Debbie Downer experience. I am trying to keep this as quiet as possible because of the stigma attached. I felt comfortable telling one close friend (because she may be watching the baby while I am gone). I have to admit that I thought for sure she would be excited because she has relatives in Mexico. Well, you know what happens when you assume. She was Debbie Downer! I gave her all the reasons and research and she still wasn't picking up what I was putting down. Sigh...oh well.

- I had my first "doh!" moment today. I mistakenly read the finance company as Care Credit instead of CosmetiCredit. I got approved for Care Credit but can't use them. So I'm waiting until tomorrow with my fingers crossed (and so is Nina) that the other loan company will approve.

- My first Protein shake. I got the Myoplex Lite pre-made in chocolate and vanilla. The chocolate wasn't bad. I'm going to go to Vitamin Shoppe soon to try the nectar and Jay Robb flavors. I want a good mix of powder and liquid for when I get to that stage.

- My first chew-a-thon. I had a hamburger from McD's and decided to try to chew it 30 times before swallowing. I realized...WOAH I eat fast and barely chew anything! I am like a vacuum cleaner! I also realized that liquified McDonald's burgers are pretty nasty.

This is such a mental journey. I am so grateful that you are all here to help me!

HDub

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Ha! The burger thing is funny, I try and do that too with at least one bite of everything I eat just to see if I will still be able to stomach it after my surgery...LOL so far, not much luck in finding something that tastes nearly as good liquified...lol

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I had a few firsts today.

- My first Debbie Downer experience. I am trying to keep this as quiet as possible because of the stigma attached. I felt comfortable telling one close friend (because she may be watching the baby while I am gone). I have to admit that I thought for sure she would be excited because she has relatives in Mexico. Well, you know what happens when you assume. She was Debbie Downer! I gave her all the reasons and research and she still wasn't picking up what I was putting down. Sigh...oh well.

- I had my first "do!" moment today. I mistakenly read the finance company as Care Credit instead of CosmetiCredit. I got approved for Care Credit but can't use them. So I'm waiting until tomorrow with my fingers crossed (and so is Nina) that the other loan company will approve.

- My first Protein shake. I got the Myoplex Lite pre-made in chocolate and vanilla. The chocolate wasn't bad. I'm going to go to Vitamin Shoppe soon to try the nectar and Jay Robb flavors. I want a good mix of powder and liquid for when I get to that stage.

- My first chew-a-thon. I had a hamburger from McD's and decided to try to chew it 30 times before swallowing. I realized...WOAH I eat fast and barely chew anything! I am like a vacuum cleaner! I also realized that liquified McDonald's burgers are pretty nasty.

This is such a mental journey. I am so grateful that you are all here to help me!

HDub

Hi, loved your post. There are those who I call uneducated when it comes to WLS. So just remember this is ALWAYS ALL ABOUT YOU AND NO ONE ELSE. Stop trying right now to educated them. When you get home and you doing well and dropping the pounds they will sit up and notice.

LOL we all inhaled our food. Now you know how you got fat so easy. You could inhale the food. It does take time and effort to eat. I wish you great success with your WLS. If you are going to Dr. Aceves you have picked the VERY best.

Suzanne

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