The Journey Begins....Steps to a Healthy Life

So since my last post, we have moved to Tucson, Arizona and we started working for a group home.  We currently care for 11 children in foster care as well as our biological son, Eli.  I cannot believe I haven't posted anything this past year since they always seem to give me something funny or new to write about...I will try to do better.
In June, I decided to get gastric lap band surgery and, once I jumped through all the hoops my insurance required of me, I have a surgery schedule September 7, 2012.  Today begins the first day of my pre-op diet.  I am allowed a protein shake for breakfast, a protein shake for lunch, and a small meal of proteins and veggies for dinner for the next 3 weeks.  I bought whey protein from Wal-mart in vanilla cream flavor.  This morning I poured 8 oz of lowfat milk, a scoop of protein powder, 5 ice cubes and a 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract.  What I got was a yummy thin milkshake that tasted like an orange creamsickle.  It was awesome but we will see how much it fills me up.
Last night I had my "last meal".  It was parmasan crusted chicken with spinach and ravioli at Olive Garden.  It had been discontinued on the menu but the manager granted my request to have the cook remake it.  It was a very nice last meal and I am excited about starting a whole new lifestyle.  I just have to get past the "head hunger".  My plan is to stay busy(with 12 kids that should not be a problem) and try not to think about it too much.  3 weeks seems like such a long time from now.

That's all for now but I plan on posting updates as long as I can.  Wish me luck!
TTFN