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Today, I wear a size 16, and I'm rocking my skinny jeans. Today, I can climb stairs without getting winded. Today, I can keep up with my kids and we're much more active as a family. Today, my husband can actually lift me and I giggle like a school girl when he does. Today, I stand taller. Today, I walk well over 10 000 steps a day and I actually love my treadmill. Today, I choose to walk away my stress rather than eat it away.

Today, I must continue to remind myself that this surgery has been a gift, but that it will still require me to continue to work it. I cannot take it for granted or rely on it solely to keep the weight off. 

Today, I am blessed.

Past the Jell-o stage, past the soup and broth, well into the soft/regular food phase. Two months already!! As of today I'm down almost 53 pounds since I started Opti on July 3, almost 40 since surgery. Woohoo! Feeling fabulous!

It starts with noticing the little things. I can walk for longer periods of time. My ankles don't ache at the end of the day. I had to go "shopping" in my closet to find clothes that didn't hang on me. I can keep up with my boys much easier. I feel more desirable for my husband. I look forward to going for a walk. I'm addicted to my Fitbit and strive for at least 10 000 steps a day. Unheard of in the past.

I am optimistic about the future and where it'll lead.

I keep shaking my head, thinking, it's really done! Here I am, 10 days after surgery, and it hasn't really sunk in. 

Everything went very well. I had some pain and nausea right after surgery, but after that it was smooth sailing. I'm sipping away at my water, measuring every morsel that enters my mouth, and walking as much as I can. I'm thrilled to be at the full liquid stage now as I was getting very tired of broth and Jello. I'm happy that, so far, I am tolerating dairy. I was so scared it would be an issue and thankful that it's not.

I have been trying to stay off the scale as it can be frustrating. I have to remind myself that my body is likely in shock/starvation mode and is holding onto the weight for now but that it will come off in the weeks to come. I just need some patience!

I made it! And not a moment too soon. My Magic Bullet blender pooped out on the last one so I guess I'll be investing in a new one for my next stage.

After the first few days, it really wasn't that bad. It was almost a break for my brain, always knowing the answer for the constant "what will I eat next" question that plagues my brain. And I got used to preparing food for my family and not eating it. I guess it's because I knew it wasn't forever and that there was a goal in mind.

I'm a little numb when I think of tomorrow and what it means. I'm excited and I'm scared, but I'm not sure I really understand that it's really happening. I'm sure it'll feel all the more real in the light of day.

Here I am on Day 7 of Optifast. It's been a tough go, I'll be honest. At first, I was amazed at how many times I had to stop myself from taking little bites, nibbles of things, especially while preparing or cleaning up after my kids' meals. It was very, very hard to have to make their meals the first 3 days in particular. I tried to make stuff I didn't really crave but even plain white bread with butter looks like a 4 course meal at one point. :) 

After Day 3, the head hunger subsided a bit and I felt a bit better. I did notice that I was very tired at the end of each day and really ready for bed. My stomach has growled a few times, but nothing out of control. 

My favourite combo is still the chocolate with coffee granules and SF syrup. The vanilla doesn't seem to be sitting right anymore so I'm going tomorrow to switch out the last box of vanilla for chocolate. I'm lucky to be so close to Guelph!

So, one more week and the big day will be here. Doesn't quite seem real yet.

I've been dreading beginning my two week stint of Optifast since there are so many mixed reviews of it. I had my cupboards filled with sugar-free syrups, coffee crystals and Crystal Light. Much to my surprise and delight, it's not too bad.  Now, this is only day 2, but I don't mind the taste and it's quite yummy when I add in the other stuff for a change. My favourite combo is the chocolate Opti with ice cubes, a teaspoon of coffee crystals and sugar-free salted caramel syrup. Mocha frappuccino!

I am noticing that I'm thinking of food a lot and making lunch for my boys today was hard, but I'm confident that I'll make it through these 2 weeks. I know that this is necessary to make things easier for my surgeon when the big day arrives. 

Nervous, but excited!