Day 1 of a new life -

 Well today I am embarking on a new venture --

not a job - not a relationship -

and no, I'm not coming out of the closet!

I am scheduled for Bariatric Bypass Surgery four weeks from today - to help control my weight -

it's been an issue for a long long time, but much worse since the pandemic.

In February of 2023, I was diagnosed with moderate Osteoarthritis and it has become much worse in the months since then.

In March of 2024, I began walking with a cane and September 13th, 2024 - I received an Accessible Parking Permit - the blue wheel chair parking pass -

I cried --- but I am also very grateful to have it !!

Today begins the last 4 weeks pre-op - where I will live on 4 Medi-Meal shakes every day - and 2 litres of clear fluids of my choice - which does include decaf coffee and or Clear soup broth - 

after a full day of vanilla shakes - vegetable broth was DELECTABLE at supper time!

This was my last Breakfast :

and this my last supper!!

I shall keep you posted - with as many details as I dare --- and will even give you the link to the YOUTUBE video of the actual surgery - I DARE YOU to watch it !!!