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Pre-Op testing tomorrow
Jun 10, 2010
Well, it's getting close. I have pre-op surgical testing at 8AM and then I go to Dr. Dirk's office for "before" pictures, release forms, and my nutrition program booklet. I'm really starting to get excited. This time next week, my surgery will be over, and, hopefully I'll be resting comfortably and recovering.
I have so many thoughts rushing through my head right now. I was never put on a pre-op diet, and, I'm wondering if my liver will be too large for Laproscopic RNY. I know I am worrying over nothing, as I have really been watching what I've been eating. Lots of lean proteins and fresh veggies. My carbs have been brown rice or whole wheat pasta for the most part.
I am debating over whether or not I want a scale. I read on the forums all of us newbies "stalling" after a few days of weight loss. I know this is psychological, as it is impossible to stall after a few days. If I get a scale, will I be weighing myself everytime I pass it? I'd imagine I would. It may be easier on my psyche not to have one. If I only weigh at the doctors office, I'll be seeing bigger numbers and probably be more pleased.
I think I have everything I'm going to need after my surgery. I have 5 containers of Unjury protein....my daughter seems to be facinated that they make a chicken soup flavor. I have a Magic bullet to mix it in. I have a gallon and a half Brita water container in my refridgerator. I drink a lot of water now, but the doctor said that a lot of people react badly at first to pure water. I have been stocking up on Crystal Light and Diet Arizona Green Tea for months now, so, I should be ok there too. I have Opurity vitamins. I read a lot of people on the forums don't like that brand. I'll bring them to my surgeon and nut and let them tell me if they are good or bad for me. I think I'll eventually end up using the Celebrate EAS multi/calcium powder drink. In my mind, I'll mix it in 8 ounces of water and add a scoop of unflavored protein and sip on it all day. I'm not sure if this is feasable or not though..I don't want to drink sludge. I need to get calcium, B12, and a couple of other sundry vitamins. My surgeon said that I may not need iron, so I'll cross that bridge when we get to it. I suppose a suplement would not hurt as long as I am not taking over the recommended dosage. I do need to get some measuring cups and spoons. We have had hundreds of them at the house; I just don't know what happens to them all.
I am getting very excited thinking of all of the things that I'll be able to do that I just can't do physically or am embarrassed to do now. I want to go out to a baseball game again. I usually go a couple of times a year, but honestly, the walk to and from the stadium from the parking lot is hard on me. (Lots of hills and probably a good mile or a mile and a half away.) I can't wait to get it done and not have everyone wait for me. I want to walk around museums and not worry about embarrassing my kids over my size. I know in reality I don't, but, people do make comments under their breath, and I know the kids hear them.
I've probably done enough rambling for now. I don't know how often I'll update this, but figured it's a good tool to get my thoughts out.
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I have so many thoughts rushing through my head right now. I was never put on a pre-op diet, and, I'm wondering if my liver will be too large for Laproscopic RNY. I know I am worrying over nothing, as I have really been watching what I've been eating. Lots of lean proteins and fresh veggies. My carbs have been brown rice or whole wheat pasta for the most part.
I am debating over whether or not I want a scale. I read on the forums all of us newbies "stalling" after a few days of weight loss. I know this is psychological, as it is impossible to stall after a few days. If I get a scale, will I be weighing myself everytime I pass it? I'd imagine I would. It may be easier on my psyche not to have one. If I only weigh at the doctors office, I'll be seeing bigger numbers and probably be more pleased.
I think I have everything I'm going to need after my surgery. I have 5 containers of Unjury protein....my daughter seems to be facinated that they make a chicken soup flavor. I have a Magic bullet to mix it in. I have a gallon and a half Brita water container in my refridgerator. I drink a lot of water now, but the doctor said that a lot of people react badly at first to pure water. I have been stocking up on Crystal Light and Diet Arizona Green Tea for months now, so, I should be ok there too. I have Opurity vitamins. I read a lot of people on the forums don't like that brand. I'll bring them to my surgeon and nut and let them tell me if they are good or bad for me. I think I'll eventually end up using the Celebrate EAS multi/calcium powder drink. In my mind, I'll mix it in 8 ounces of water and add a scoop of unflavored protein and sip on it all day. I'm not sure if this is feasable or not though..I don't want to drink sludge. I need to get calcium, B12, and a couple of other sundry vitamins. My surgeon said that I may not need iron, so I'll cross that bridge when we get to it. I suppose a suplement would not hurt as long as I am not taking over the recommended dosage. I do need to get some measuring cups and spoons. We have had hundreds of them at the house; I just don't know what happens to them all.
I am getting very excited thinking of all of the things that I'll be able to do that I just can't do physically or am embarrassed to do now. I want to go out to a baseball game again. I usually go a couple of times a year, but honestly, the walk to and from the stadium from the parking lot is hard on me. (Lots of hills and probably a good mile or a mile and a half away.) I can't wait to get it done and not have everyone wait for me. I want to walk around museums and not worry about embarrassing my kids over my size. I know in reality I don't, but, people do make comments under their breath, and I know the kids hear them.
I've probably done enough rambling for now. I don't know how often I'll update this, but figured it's a good tool to get my thoughts out.
