I am so excited and nervous about my surgery.  I know it is the right and healthy thing to do.  I will be at Mission Hospital and I know I am in good hands.  I have been on a liquid diet for almost two weeks to shrink my liver.  Helps in the surgery (and a true test of will power).  It has also helped me lose a few pounds.  So I am already on my way to my 100lb goal.  I keep telling myself I will be stronger, faster, healthier and happier. 

Having this surgery means letting go of something I love so very much.  Food.  Food has been my friend for a very long time.  Our relationship has gone beyond what it should and out of control...so I thought it only appropriate that with this new surgery and lifestyle that we part ways in our current relationship to start anew!

Dr. Food,

I have to let you go.  It will be hard to not always have you there for me.  I have depended on you for way too long and for way too much.  You were there when I was happy and we always celebrated.  When I was sad you were they to try to pick me up.  I always looked forward to our time.  You had me at that delicious aroma.  I will miss you on our rainy Sunday afternoon dinners, midnight snacks and romantic trips where we could go out every meal.  Our special places, mostly drive thru and Italian.  I will miss.  Oh Food.....  you have meant so much.

My health is more important and I want to be with my family more.  I say goodbye. Not totally but we will now just be friends.   I will only ask of you what I need to get  by and not just taking as much as I can get.  I wish you well.  "Joy and Best Dishes" as our friend Paula would say.  I will miss you.

Love,

Sharon ;)