Update

Had another support group meeting two weeks ago.  We had a breakout session for just RNY'ers.  A friend of mine from another law firm met me there.  She's having RNY on August 15th.   The breakout session was interesting because we got to hear from people at several stages: preop, 2 weeks out, 4 weeks out, 2 months out and 8 years out.  There was a man there who was extremely well spoken who was 2 1/2 months out and had already lost 85lbs post op.  Unreal!  Obviously that is not typical but I just couldn't imagine losing 85lbs period.

The girl at 4 weeks out was having a really tough time mourning her food.  She was very angry with herself for having surgery and resentful.  She said she wished she could take it back.  Most folks jumped in and said she would only feel that way for a little while longer and that it gets better.  They said everyone goes through a griveing process for their old lifestyle.  It's good to know there are people there to support me afterwards.

My pre-op appointment is approaching quickly.  August 22nd.  They will do some tests and labs.  That afternoon I have to take a post-op nutrition and care class and then get tested on the material.  I'm starting to get more nervous as September approaches.  My health hasn't been very good the past few weeks so I've been a bit down on myself.  I just want the day to finally come when I wake up and feel energetic and healthy.

I've already made arrangements for DH to be home in the evenings to help me care for DD.  And my SIL has agreed to take DD to daycare for me in the mornings.  Hopefully that won't last for too long.  Some people said it was 10 weeks before they could lift things again - and DD is so darn adorable and sweet, it's going to be hard not to pick her up and give her a squeeze whenever I want.

So here I sit.  Waiting for September 12th. 

Why Being Fat Sucks. (Inspired by Shelly @ The World According to EggFace)

a.k.a. Why I'm having WLS

1. Boobs that weigh more than my 1 year old daughter.
2. Going shopping with friends and only being able to buy accessories or home goods.
3. When people you are with ask for a booth and you aren't sure you can fit.
4. Going to concerts and not being able to fit into the t-shirts.
5. Being hot all the time.
6. Sweat.
7. Summer clothing (sleeveless, short, revealing, definitely not fat-friendly)
8. Narrow aisles in stores and squeezing through crowds at bars.
9. Weighing in at the doc's office and seeing them move that little metal weight over one more notch.
10. Being limited to two clothing stores.
11. Sex.
12. People analyzing what you eat constantly.
13. Airplane seats and bathrooms. Enough said.
14. People always saying, "You have such a pretty face."
15. Walking by a group of teenagers and hoping they don't make comments.
16. Having pictures taken.
17. Ordering things for special events like bridesmaid dresses.
18. Not fitting on roller coasters and amusement rides.
19. Getting into contortions to paint my toes.
20. Worrying when I hear a creak in a chair.
21. Movie theater and regular theater seats.
22. Never getting a piggy back ride or being swept off my feet.
23. Wiping my butt.
24. Shaving.
25. Catching food with my cleavage.