Journal 12/17/08

Good morning all,

I went to the neurosurgeon last week and he said I have to lose 20 pound before my surgery in February.  Well, he didn’t give me any suggestions on how to do it.  I think he doesn’t think I will.  He is probably hoping I won’t so he can say I cannot have the surgery since he thinks I am way too young for it, but I will prove him wrong.

I have already lost 7 pounds.  It is the hardest thing I have ever done, because I have to loose it so quickly, but I am managing.  I have decided to go on a very low carb diet.  I am eating lots of fruits and veggies, and have cut out all bread, cereal, rice, etc.  It sucks, because I love things like potato’s, crackers, chips, etc.  I am pounding the water, but am missing my cappuccino’s. 

I think the worst part about is, I am feeling really sick to my tummy the past two days.  I have been eating grapes and apples for breakfast, which have never bothered me before, and sticking to veggies for lunch.  I think with all the meds. I take in the morning, I need some more substance.  I did cheat this morning and have a dry piece of toast with my fruit to settle my tummy.  It worked for a little while, but then started again.  I guess my system is shocked and in a transition stage.  I’m sure I will adjust.

The good thing, I have lost 7 pounds already and hope to be able to keep it up, so I can have my surgery.

Lots of Love,

Kim