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Hi my OH friends!!  I am 13 day Post-Op and I'm feeling very grateful.  

I don't have a lot to complain about.  I know a lot of people wonder why they did what they did after surgery but I haven't felt that way at all.  Maybe because I researched this journey so long and knew what kinds of things to expect.

The day of surgery I was in pain (of course I had major surgery) but the pain meds helped that.  Then that evening I got up to walk and started trowing up immediately  (always wanted to use that little guy).  I was given anit-nausea meds and that helped.  Had surgery on Monday the 15th and went home on Weds the 17th.  Felt so good to be home in my own bed.  My daughter  from  Los Angeles stayed with me for a week to help me get around and my other 3 daughters checked in on me daily.  They all kept reminding me to DRINK MY WATER.  I never thought that would be an issue for me because I have always been a water drinker but I just didn't think about it.  You just have to sip constantly.  It got so I just left a bottle in every room I went into so I would have something to drink in case I forgot the water in the other room.

I have been on clear liquids since surgery and will start soft foods on Monday  the 29th.  Cottage cheese, peanut butter, cheese, eggs.  The liquid diet has been fine and I haven't resented it a bit but I am looking forward to actually chewing something.  

I am driving now and will be traveling to Pacific Grove to visit my other daughter and grandsons for a couple days.  That is a 2 hour drive for me but the dr said since I have been off my drugs (they sent home the pain and anit-nausea meds) for a while now that is should be ok just don't get to tired.   I asked him about getting tired to easy and he said it is from the surgery and the fact that I am loosing weight. and that it will take 6-8 wks to get past that.

Just wanted to check in and let you know that all is well, actually all is WONDERFUL and thank God I am feeling great.  I will try and keep all of you posted on my progress.

Hi my OH peeps!!  Well, today is my last day of work and then I have my surge ion's appt this afternoon for my pre-op physical.  I can hardly believe I am actually doing this.   Is this for real??  I have talked about and researched this for so long, sat on the fence forever.  People keep telling me that they can't believe I qualify and how pretty I am now.  So I have to stay in my head and not everyone elses because then I begin to doubt myself.  I know I am going to look different, I know I am going to be sagging all over (although I am going to work my ass off not to), I know that this isn't the answer to all my problems.  But...I  hope to be able to:  sit in a plastic lawn chair without it sticking to my butt, cross my legs comfortably, not be embarrassed to sit down to a meal and not feel like everyone is watching the fat girl eat, go to a restaurant and KNOW that I can fit in the booth, get down on the ground with my grandsons, play with them and not kill myself trying to get up, play sports and hike with my family, not be embarrassed to walk into a room alone, fit into a kayak or wet suit, NOT BE THE FATTEST ONE IN THE ROOM ALL THE TIME!!! 

I don't want to make this just about weight but about getting healthy and living my life to the fullest!

ONLY 4 MORE DAYS TILL SURGERY!!
I don't even know what to say to that????  I have been pretty darn good on my pre-op 800 calorie diet.  I will be seeing my Surgeon on Friday for my pre-op physical I hope he is happy with how things are going.  I'm not expecting any problems.

I am very anxious, almost like a nesting feeling.  I want to make sure all the laundry is done, house is clean, floors are clean, yard is clean (even the dog poop) and my cupboards are filled only with stuff that I am supposed to eat.  I have cleaned them out pretty much but I'm not sure if they are stocked good enough.  I'm sure I will get most of this done over the weekend.  1 1/2 days of work left...Woohoooo!!! 

It has been a few days since I've written OMG where has the time gone????     As you know I am on an 800 cal pre-op diet and the weekend was tough .  Went to a graduation BBQ on Sat and did pretty good with the food but did have a couple glasses of wine.  Sat. I spent with friends quilting and that is always a food fest so I took my own and that went pretty good also but then the people that had the BBQ invited me back over for leftovers.  So I'm not sure how many calories I had but I'm not beating myself up over it. 

Since Monday I have been back on track and doing great.  Although I have to admit I am STARVING today!!!    I have 2 1/2 more days of work to go then I am off.  I don't know if I am more excited about the surgery or the 3 weeks I get off work.  My daughters will be gathering with me this weekend (I have 4) and working out the plans for what they will be doing...are they going to stay in a hotel, drive home or what.  It is hard because we still don't have a surgery time.  The hospital is 1.5 hrs from where I live.

Okay my Peeps!!     5 more days!!

I think I mentioned I was exhausted yesterday?  Well, I laid down around 7 pm and I woke up once to take a shower and went back to bed and didn't wake up till 6 the next morning!    Now I'm am feeling a bit tired this afternoon also so maybe it is the reduction in calories.  Can't say, but other than that I am feeling great!  I'm going to Costco tonight to see what kind of liquid protein and vitamins they have for after surgery.  ONLY 10 MORE DAYS TILL SURGERY!!!     Wow, only 10 more days....really?  This has been a long journey.  And to think the journey really hasn't even begun yet.

Got my EKG and chest x-ray done yesterday!  I am well on my way to surgery.  Now all I have to do is have my physical done by my surgeon.  I am day 2 on my pre op diet and doing well.  I am awfully tired today but I really feel it is because I have been interviewing people all day and we only had a 1/2 hr for lunch so I am kinda on overload.   

Well only 11 more days till surgery!!  Now home to my chicken breast and cucumber dinner.

Started my 800 Cal, 70 g Prot/day food plan today!  And.......I not only feel great but I am actually FINALLY excited about this journey!!!    I'm not sure why except that maybe it has really finally begun.  12 DAYS TO GO!!  I had eggbeaters with deli ham and a little onion for breakfast and I am having a Pro Protein, cookies and milk drink for lunch (hope I like it).  Then for dinner I will have a chicken breast with 1 oz of mozzarella cheese.  Yummmm.

My boss is NOT happy about my surgery .  She feels that "this surgery only runs our insurance premiums up and all would be good if people would just push themselves away from the table".  So things have not been pleasant at work since I gave her my surgery date.  I just keep my head down and keep on plugging along.

Crazy busy weekend!!  Friday night I went to see "Hair Spray" with my dtr and grandson.  Of course they wanted hamburgers for dinner so it wasn't to bad.  I had a patty with cheese, tomato and lettuce.  Then Sat. I went to a wedding with a WLS friend who was 3 wks out from her surgery.  We had a wonderful time.  I had Fillet Mignon and she had Salmon with a sauce on it that was very moist and easy for her to eat.  Then after the reception we went out dancing.   Good exercise and soooo much fun...I love her.  Then Sun I went shopping in San Francisco with a couple friends.  I hesitate to buy much right now because I DOOOO plan on loosing wt soon!  But, I did pick up some Christmas gifts.  The best part was eating dinner at Scomas by the wharf.  Had a wonderful calamari steak.  Good friends, good food, good time.   Of course now it is Monday and I am exhausted sitting here at my desk.  LOL...have to pay the piper.

Tomorrow I start my 800 cal pre-op diet.  My WLS friend brought by some protein and food supplies to help me get started and my other friend (who has been an aerobics instructor for 15 years) is wanting to go food shopping so I will be prepared to start my 800 cal diet.  AND...she is going to go on it with me...WTH...what a great friend huh?    She is also the person that after her aerobics class makes me get my very large caboose out and walk 2 miles in the evening.  Can't ask for better support!

13 more days!!

Yes!!!  They apparently had a cancellation and I was able to take it...August 15th!!!   OMG!!  Is it really on ly a couple of weeks away?  Could it be?  It seems like I have been working towards this for soooo long.  I have to get my blood work, chest x-rays and EKG done.  Then I get a "medical clearance" physical with my GP (made an appt for tomorrow).  I start my 800 calorie diet on August 2  and then I meet with my surgeon for him to do a physical on August 12th.  So much to do before surgery .  So let the countdown begin  17 days to go  I CAN DO THIS!

Well, I haven't heard from the surgeons office yet.   I know we all go thru the waiting process but it is hard.  I am anxious to have a surgery date but at the same time I am a bit scared.  So much is going to change.  I have decided to try and not make this about loosing wt but about getting healthy and feeling better about myself.    (What a concept huh?)  So I have decided that I won't weigh myself but let my clothes do the talking and weigh only at the Dr's or when told to.

I'm also concerned about the exercise...I hate formal exercise  .  Now I have read on this site many times where people have hated exercise but after surgery and being active have come to love to exercise.  I'm hoping that will happen to me, a little fairy will come down and sprinkle me with her magic dust  and ZAP I will love running, lifting, sweating. 

So until then I am waiting for the life changing phone call  and waiting, and waiting...