Surgery Date - ThinnerTimes

Connie · 03-14-2005, 08:40 AM

I have a surgery date of 3/21 and am wondering if there is anyone else with the same date? I feel nervous but excited. I've been seeing all these activities that I will be able to do like sit in an airplane seat comfortably, ride a zip line down a mountain, ride a bike... you get the idea. I hadn't realized how much I had reduced my life experiences because of my weight. Now I will have another chance.

I will have my last meal Thurday night and have been doing alot of "lasts". I will miss my soda. Other than that, I am ready. My kids are excited to have a "skinny" Mama. I am excited to be healthier and to wear fun cloths.

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Jeanie · 03-14-2005, 08:59 AM

Congrats on your date. I hope that you have a speedy recovery. Just think in one week you will be part of the loosers club!

pambragg · 03-14-2005, 09:27 AM

Connie,
Congrats on getting your date. Hopefully you will have a "podmate" or two. I had 2 podmates and to this day they are 2 of my most favorite people! It is a special bond we share that can't be broken. Best of luck to you. Don't forget to post your surgery date on the calendar!

LizardQueen · 03-14-2005, 12:44 PM

I'm so happy for you and your family! I was a soda junkie! I had a twelve pack a day habit for at least 12 years! Now, this may sound crazy, but I'm three weeks out and I really don't miss it at all! It's kind of like I finally got that monkey off my back. You'll be fine with it! There are lots of other choices. I really like Crystal Light Lime and Lipton Instant Peach Tea! Give them a try! Good luck and my prayers are with you!

Christina · 03-14-2005, 12:55 PM

First of all, congrats on your date!! You will be so happy you did this.. as for the soda thing.. now I can tell you that I was a sodaholic for sure. I would re-fill a 52 oz soda thing at 7-Eleven 2-3 times daily and still drink some canned sodas as well. I love, love, loved Dr. Pepper!! I have craved soda I think twice since my surgery almost a year ago. I did taste a diet root beer once and it was ok but not what I remembered. I haven't had soda since. I don't miss it. I never drank anything but soda for years and years. Soda for breakfast, lunch, dinner and inbetween. If I don't miss it, I think you'll do fine too!!

Don't worry it was easier to give up than I thought it would be.

Connie · 03-14-2005, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the info about the soda. I've bought Crystal Light and non carbonated soda to help me through withdrawl (if any)

Thanks for the support

VanessaSFL · 03-14-2005, 07:51 PM

Hi Connie,I am not in California but way over here in South Florida.I know this date will forever be a part of our lives.I will say a prayer for you on Monday.Take care....Van

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