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tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Just sad! - I just want to feel better! Still can't get protein in through shakes or powders so my Dr has allowed me to have eggs and cream of wheat. I can only get half an egg and half a pack...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
WORST DECISION EVER!!!!! - As of right now this surgery has to be the absolute worst decision I have ever made. I just tried making beef broth with unflavored preteen powder, DISGUSTING!!!!!! I decided to ha...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Protein is NOT my friend - So I was doing ok for a while. Day after surgery was pretty bad being that I was so sick. But once I was home I was getting in my protein and water. Then 2 days ago I began to get ...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
1 week post op - I CAVED!!!! Hunger has been an issue for me for the past few days. I just want something other then the protein shakes, crystal light, and chicken broth. Today I was nauseous and I...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
3 days post op - Felling good. Im still very sore, especially upon standing and walking. I got in 1 full shake this morning and I am sipping my water. Later on around dinner time I will work on a 2...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Surgery is DONE!!!!! - So I had my surgery on Tuesday, expected discharge was wednesday. That is what i was expiating, Surgery went well, i was up and walking Tues. night feel uncomfortable but good. The...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Getting Ready to Leave for Hospital - Its early! I actually slept ok last night. Not great but much better than I thought. So I am up, showered, packed, and thirsty!!! Letting the hubs sleep another 10 minutes and we s...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
T-minus 13 hours - So I just got my arrival time of 7am for tomorrow morning. I am very nervous! Although everyone at the pre surgical testing place raved about my Dr's work. Always scary have a big ...
tdonnelly posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
WOW! Good for you! What a great accomplishment and another...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
2 days!! - I am excited to start this new chapter but am progressively getting more nervous as the day comes closer. Tomorrow is my middle sons 12th birthday and I can't even take him out for...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
3 days and counting! - I think knowing I am almost there and the fact that I have been doing the liquid diet for 10 days and have not cheated (NOT EVEN ONE LITTLE THING), is making this last few days muc...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
4 days to go - So I am down to 4 days left. I am still only eating cream of wheat and chicken broth, adding in my ensure shakes. Getting impatient and extremely nervous! I am hoping that they can...
tdonnelly posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Funny because most of my self confidence was built when I was...
tdonnelly posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
You are going to be amazing!!!! I have fears as I am sure everyone...
tdonnelly posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Such a relief! Originally my surgery was supposed to be the 8th but...
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tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Surgery update - So I went to see my surgeon today to sign consent and my surgery date has been moved from the 10th to the 8th. So excited!!!!! Very nervous, but happy to have 2 days less on this d...
tdonnelly posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Yes 2 week full liquid. The ONLY thing that has some substance is...
tdonnelly posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I am trying and keep...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Day 6- Don't know if I am going to make it! - Today is def a down day!! I am cranky and I WANT FOOD!!!! Because I am so picky all I have been able to eat since Thursday is pureed low cal soups, which I now despise, cream of wh...
tdonnelly posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Good luck!! You've done it before and you WILL do it again!!
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Day 5 all liquid diet - These emotional ups and downs will be the death of me! I am dealing ok with the all liquids. However I find moments where I just want food!! I am trying to keep myself out and busy...
tdonnelly wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Protein Shakes/Surgery Fears - I am sad to say I think the high protein shakes are going to be a big struggle for me. Tonight I tried the Premier chocolate and although not as bad as the others I am not a big fa...
