Let the Countdown Begin!

            Wooooo Hooooooo!  I was wrong!  I do not have to be on clear liquids this week; I just have to be on a full liquid diet.  So, I went to Wal-mart and stocked up on protein shakes.  I also went to GNC and got a few of the flavored protein drinks that the dietician recommended and unflavored protein powder to add to my yogurt, egg whites, and other soft foods after surgery to ensure that I am getting the 60 to 80 grams of protein that I should have daily.  When I got home, I ordered the chewable iron supplements that I need to take post-surgery.  No one sells chewable iron, so I went to the Bariatric Advantage website and found them.  I am going to try the chocolate raspberry truffle chews and the strawberry flavored chewable tablets.  Gearing up!

            Yesterday a friend asked me if I missed chewing since I haven’t eaten anything solid in a week.  Honestly, that is a great question, and not weird as she thought.  I have thought about it, actually.  I will have some ice cubes in a glass of water or Crystal Light and crunch on those, so I am still chewing, but it is weird that I haven’t chewed anything for a week except ice cubes and my gummy vitamins and citrate supplements.  It will be kind of strange when I actually HAVE to chew again because I must take really small bites (little bites! as my dad always said) and chew at least 20 times before swallowing.  I will really have to be very conscientious when the time comes to reintroduce solid food into my life again.

            Last night I was thinking about what I was going to wear to the wedding this weekend, and I thought that I would try on this awesome black top with white beading that has been in the back of my closet for awhile.  I love it, and bought it six ago when I sang for another wedding.  It hasn’t fit for at least three or four years, but I was curious.  Guess what!  IT FITS!!!! I almost cried, really.  I think that I am going to wear it on Saturday.  It is one of the few pieces of clothing that I have purchased since becoming overweight in which I feel pretty.  It was such a reward to put it on and have it fit. I might even get a picture with my handsome Glenndini and post it.  He has a new suit and looks very dapper, if I do say so!

            I can’t believe that today begins the week count down.  It has been six months of planning and preparing.  I am ready.  So ready.  I hope the week goes by quickly!