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I have to say, I LOVED my experience at Methodist Hospital in Arcadia (CA) from beginning to end.  Everyone there was extremely nice, comforting and so cheery!   I had my Mom and Aunt there to support me and am so appreciative of them...they're the best!

Dr. Pehrsson did an amazing job and I would recommend him to anyone considering the surgery.  I am now 12 days post op and have lost 8 lbs since then.  When I went for my pre-op appointment I was 254 (that was after a week of liquids only) and today I weigh 240.  So I have lost 14 lbs since December 15th.  I am looking forward to being able to eat solid foods and to exercise.  I am truly blessed to be starting 2010 with this new journey.

I will update again after meeting with Dr. Pehrsson on the 12th.

Blessings to all!
Dianne    

Hi,
 
Yes, it has been FOREVER since I have been on the site.  Whoops!

The good news is......I got my surgery date-December 23rd...Merry Christmas to me!

The bad news is....this darned liquid diet is KILLING ME LARRY!  Did anyone else have to do this?

I am hoping I am doing it correctly.  I was told that I was to follow the 2 week out post op diet so I have been drinking 3 protein shakes a day and adding in 99% fat free chicken broth, heavily diluted apple juice and sugar free jello (of course plenty of water and my chewable vitamins too).

I am on day 3 now and can tell you that though I know it's worth it in the end, the side effects are a little intrusive.  I have had a headache and am totally exhausted.  

Still,  I am looking forward to beginning my journey to ONEderland!

I hope all of you have a very safe and happy holiday season!

-Dianne   

I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy on 3/27.  I have a follow up with my general practitioner on 3/14.  So much going on.  It's hard to keep up with all of the appointments.  I know, though, that this is all going to be for the greater good.  It's hard taking the time off of work.  I am afraid that they are going to get annoyed with me really quickly!  I have to meet both the Nutritionist and my General Practitioner once a month for the next 5.  So, that means, I have to leave a minimum of twice a month for these appts.  (that doesn't even count leaving for the multiple tests I must complete).  I hope they can just stick it out with me....I am sure that once I have surgery, I will be out of work far less because, quite simply, I will feel better!

  

I saw Dr. Pehrrson last Thursday.  I am going to schedule an appt. with my PCP and have him fill out the paperwork Linda provided.  I met with Lorrie (the nutritionist) on Friday, she was really sweet and offered some great ideas for calorie intake.  I would like to lose about 30 lbs before I have surgery.  I need to have an upper GI..never had one before so I am not sure what to expect.  I am just happy to be on my way to a healthier and much fitter me!