Three weeks from today I’ll be having a life-changing surgery – RNY Gastric Bypass. I’ve gone back and forth about whether or not i’d announce it to the world. But I’ve decided to just say it and get it over with. Most people in my day-to-day life already know anyway. 
It’s been over a year coming. A year of researching and praying and doctor visits and tests and WAITING. As Tom Petty famously said, the waiting is the hardest part.
There are so many hoops to jump through, so many things to think about and try before you get to this point. Trust me, it’s not a decision that anyone comes to rashly. Even if you WANTED to make a spur-of-the moment decision, your insurance and your surgeon wouldn’t allow it.
I’m blessed to have one of the top surgeons in the country. I trust him fully and he’s set up a very rigorous, thorough program that you must complete before he’ll operate. I’m not afraid of the surgery at all.
I’m more afraid of ‘doing everything right’ – making sure I get enough protein, water, vitamins, minerals, et cetera. This surgery is serious business!
That being said, I’m so happy! This year is going to be a great one. Painful? Definitely. Difficult? Certainly. Exciting? Absolutely!
Bring it ON 2012! There are some great diet plan & recipe books for people post bypass, check your library! Some delicious looking well-balanced meals that take the guess work out of the serving sizes & nutrition.
Keep us updated & I’m POSITIVE that this is going to go smoothly for you. My SIL just had it done last summer & she sailed through.
I’ll be here, mentally holding your hand. Love you, girl.
By: Eryn on January 3, 2012
at 5:48 am
Thank you!!! My doc has a great nutritionist – she’s been a big help w/meal plans & stuff. I’ll be looking for variety after the first couple of months tho, so thx for the tip!
So glad your SIL is doing well.
People do like to tell me all the horror stories they’ve ever heard of once they hear my plan – Probably like they do to pregnant women. lol
By: SassafrasHill on January 3, 2012
at 6:17 am
Kudos! A strong woman…that doesn’t make quick decisions. I’m buying blue nail polish tomorrow.
By: BranningArt on January 3, 2012
at 6:15 am
Thank you!
I’m thinking cobalt blue if I can find such a thing. How about you?
By: SassafrasHill on January 3, 2012
at 6:30 am
So… I’m available the 14th or 15th to do some pictures. No charge. I’m serious.
By: jessie whittle on January 3, 2012
at 4:12 pm
Jess, that’s so sweet! I’d love to. Thanks for having such a good idea. Plus, I get to hang out with you! Either day will work for me. I’ll be at your disposal. (((hug)))
By: SassafrasHill on January 3, 2012
at 10:13 pm
My best thoughts & prayers are with you. It’s a wonderful thing to see a friend take charge to overcome their obsticles; remember it’s the hardest fought trials that provide the most rewarding triumphs!
“Comfort and prosperity have never enriched the world as much as adversity has.” – Billy Graham
By: Kurt "Grim" on January 3, 2012
at 4:37 pm
Kurt, I love you (in a totally non-creepy, non-stalker way)! Thanks for your encouragement & kind words. You’re super awesome.
By: SassafrasHill on January 3, 2012
at 10:16 pm
I’m so excited for you! It’s going to be a blessing for you. I can’t wait to see you, too!
By: mamastephf on January 8, 2012
at 4:07 am
I try to keep up and see how your doing even if I don’t get on Twitter or your blog as often as I should. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. Be blessed!
By: WritewhereUr on February 8, 2012
at 2:53 pm