It's a Date

I received my call today from Dr. Ellner's office with my tentative surgery date, Wednesday, July 20 (the day after Iliana's 4th Birthday).  This was also the day that I had my first Mammogram.  A very interesting day indeed.

I'm still recovering from an eye infection I had last week during my work trip to Connecticut.  My infection was so bad that I was on oral and drop anti-biotics.  What I needed was a lock on my lips to stop me from cheating during the conference.  I stayed very close to my protein/veggie meals with a few instances of dessert, wine and cheese.

I have a great friend, Chay, who I have met up with the last two years at this conference so we catch up and hang out when we can during the sessions.  It reminds me of that great movie, "Same Time Next Year" but without the sex and the funny banter.  It's just a great time to catch up with my friend.

I'm also preparing my email to my family (including my close friends) to let them know of my surgery.  I needed to come clean - I'm out and about too much for them not to figure out that something is going on.The Psychiatrist said my food triggers are my socialization - drinking and eating because I'm out with my friends.  Maybe I need to pick up knitting or something to take the place of meeting for dinner.

So 4th week on the Liver-Shrinking Diet and I'm down nine pounds. After the 4th of July celebration (and a bit of cheating) I will be using 3 liquid supplements a day - no carbs. No fun but I'll be healthier!