Livers and Lima Beans

I'm in the second week of a two week liquid diet in preparation for Bariatric Surgery on Monday. While a great deal of stigma continues in our society regarding obesity many people don't realize that there are those who deal with physical issues that keep them from the ability to lose weight. I am one such person. After numerous doctor visits and tests, it was determined medically very difficult for me to lose weight on my own.

That still does not stop the comments from those who do not know me or have not been around me enough to know otherwise.
"It's a shame you let yourself go."
"I did it. Why can't you lose the weight?"
"Why don't you call off the surgery and join a gym?"

Let me be the first to say, however, that I am an emotional eater. Not proud of that. 

I have had to work hard and learn how to vent my frustrations in other, healthier ways. I'm so grateful for my faith that reminds me to pray, to think of others, to do anything constructive!

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So I had to go to Wal-Mart yesterday to get some more of the things I am allowed to have during this time. It hit me the minute I entered the store. Right before me was my absolute favorite area: fruits and vegetables. Seriously, I have been known to eat salads every day for both lunch and dinner for days on end -- LOVE it! It is, however, a bit pricey to keep in stock all the fabulous things you can put in salads.

I put my head down and kept going.

Ice cream aisle. Uh-oh
Actually it turned out to be a breeze. I picked up the Sugar Free Popsicle I am allowed to have and put my electric buggy in "go" and off I went.

Then I hit the "Breakfast" area. Oh no! I LOVE breakfast foods: eggs, bacon, biscuits, gravy, waffles, pancakes, sausage, oatmeal, toast ... You name it. There isn't much of any breakfast food I do not like.

THINK FAST!!!! (I told myself) And then I had it. LIVER and LIMA BEANS!

THAT'S what I had to focus on. Everything became liver and lima beans and from that moment on it was a breeze getting through that store and finding what I needed..

THANK YOU, GOD for liver and lima beans! UGH -- do not like liver and lima beans. They are now my best friend.

Have trouble seeing pizza before me? Nope -- it now looks like a mash of liver. UGH!

I imagine I'm not alone with battling some type of addiction: whether it be emotional eating, shopping, drinking, you name it -- everyone has something they are addicted to.

For me, I have decided liver and lima beans are my buddies.

I've always believed God has a great sense of humor. I can almost hear laughter from Heaven as I look to things that revolt me. It's a good start as I learn to love other things that are better for me.

If you pray I cherish your prayers Monday as I will undergo Bariatric Surgery.
If you are not a pray-er I cherish your good thoughts.

Enjoying the Journey,

Debra

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.

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