I don't think anyone has ever read this blog. I've not told anyone about it and, if anyone has accidentally come across it, one look at the post dates would most likely make them click NEXT BLOG. That's entirely my fault. I have cards to post and things to say, but I just don't get around to doing anything about it. I am occasionally creative, honestly, but I am not motivated to let people know about it. I'm making a mid-year's resolution to rectify that. Perhaps mid-year is a good time to begin. We'll see.
I have had lots of health issues for years now. I have been tired and out of breath, not living the life I expected to be living. There are going to be some changes made. I am planning to have bariatric surgery in the fall. I am in the process of taking care of all the insurance requirements needed for it to be a reality. I've watched a seminar on the computer and attended one in person. I've met with the surgeon and the dietician. I'm on a medically supervised weight loss program that will last for 3 months. I've had my head examined by a shrink. I've paid my registration money. I still need to schedule an appointment with my cardiologist for cardiac clearance. I need to have the nerves in my stomach tested to see if they are working properly. I need to attend at least one class lead by the dietician. I need to wait patiently.
My surgery will be at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. I chose that site because of the great reputation of the surgeon and the program. Dr. Ben-Meir is awesome. His qualifications are impeccable. I'm fortunate to have found him. Everyone I've met at St. Vincent's so far has been kind and encouraging.
I've chosen to have the gastric sleeve surgery. The stomach is an organ about the size of a football. Mine will be pared down to the size of a skinny banana. I'll have to drastically modify my eating habits, of course, and will need to concentrate on hydration and protein consumption.
Right now I am finding out things about myself. Like...I have no problems eating carbs, but protein is another story. I will have to find new sources of protein to add some variety in my diet. I need to try new foods. Unfortunately, I am picky. Very picky. And I tend to graze, too. I have to learn to eat my meal in its entirety in one sitting. I need to plan ahead and, as you know from this blog, that is not my strong suit.
Well, that is all I have to say for now. I'm not going to post any card pictures this time. I should post my "before" picture, but I'm not brave enough yet.
Hopefully, it won't be 2014 when I post again. I am going to try to keep this resolution. With God all things are possible. Of that I am certain.
May God show you where you need to be.
Di
