12 days to WLS

Time is speeding by. Now I wish I had actually exercised for the past six months, ate healthy and all that. Now I am down to twelve days and my body aches from my two times a day walking but I am not stopping.

Walked in Walmart last night, stayed away from the food section, but I needed to get my glucose tablets. Bought myself some Take & Toss Infant Spoons less than $4, pretty colors, can wash or just toss away. Little bites, chew, chew, chew, right. Even checked out the baby foods section, haven't looked there for years so I was pleasantly surprised by the small portioned sizes available. I think I'll indulge in the fruits for the first couple weeks. My doctor has his patients quickly start with pureed foods after discharge from the hospital, so I have a small food processor I got for Xmas two years ago and thought my mom had lost her mind when she got it for me. My mom passed away a year and a half ago, I guess she knew I was going to need her gift one day. In Walmart they have a small blender that costs about $11.00, of course they were all out of it, I'll check for it again. The food processor and blender should be all I need for awhile. I have a small electric steamer which I will use to steam my vegies. Thanks to the encouraging advice received on this site and all that I read and keep rereading on Living After WLS, I have been able to be more positive about things. I no longer obsess about food and have been able to focus on a healthier way of living for myself.

I just keep telling myself that "if I don't take care of this body, I will have no place to live in" , can't get any more basic than that.

I have eaten my slice of pumpkin pie. Took Kim's Thanksgiving advice and walked before the slice of pie and walked after eating it. Will walk before Thanksgiving lunch and after.

I want to thank everyone who has sent their words of encouragement, words of advice, sharing your experiences........................priceless. From depression, doubt, second guessing myself, I am feeling quite confident and ready to start my life after WLS.