yourshelly
Day 10 Post-Op
Aug 08, 2010
It seems like forever since last week, but then again, the week has flown. I am on soft foods now and almost feel like a real person again. No one should have to live on jello, broth, tea and water for ten days...it is cruel and unusual punishment. My appointment for my first fill is still two weeks away, so I am getting acquainted with the new me a little at a time. So far so good. I know I can do this. I have so much wonderful support. I feel very lucky.
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Day Two Post-op
Jul 30, 2010
I did it! I finally took a step toward a new me. The surgery went great. Dr. Storey found a hiatal hernia and repaired it while he was placing my band. Bad news is that I had one. Good news is that he fixed it while he was in there AND now my insurance will cover some of the surgery costs. I guess there is no exclusion for hernia repair, lol. So it was a blessing in disguise.
I am pretty sore, but it is not too bad considering all the poking and proding I went through yesterday. As long as I keep ahead of the pain with the pain meds, it is tolerable. I guess I probably have some extra swelling because of the hernia repair. I was really concerned when I was taking my regular pills last night, but everything seemed to go down ok.
Back to the clear liguid diet again, but I am happy with my jello, broth, and tea this time. Because of all the swelling I am afraid not to stick faithfully with Dr. Storey's timeline on the diet. I think I am going to make it through this. Well, that sounded weak. I WILL make it through this.
For just a few seconds yesterday I had 2nd thoughts. I am very emotional this week. I'm not sure why, but I guess it is partly that I miss my husband a lot right now. He died in September 2009. The outpatient surgery center where I had my band placed is the same one that I took him to most often to have procedures, so just being there was hard for me. I so wished he had been there beside me before I went into surgery. My dad took me but it is not just the same.
I want to end on a positive note though. I've never had a blog before, but I definitely think it is a great way to share this experience with my friends and peers. So if you have taken the time to read these posts, I thank you for allowing me to share my experience with you.
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I am pretty sore, but it is not too bad considering all the poking and proding I went through yesterday. As long as I keep ahead of the pain with the pain meds, it is tolerable. I guess I probably have some extra swelling because of the hernia repair. I was really concerned when I was taking my regular pills last night, but everything seemed to go down ok.
Back to the clear liguid diet again, but I am happy with my jello, broth, and tea this time. Because of all the swelling I am afraid not to stick faithfully with Dr. Storey's timeline on the diet. I think I am going to make it through this. Well, that sounded weak. I WILL make it through this.
For just a few seconds yesterday I had 2nd thoughts. I am very emotional this week. I'm not sure why, but I guess it is partly that I miss my husband a lot right now. He died in September 2009. The outpatient surgery center where I had my band placed is the same one that I took him to most often to have procedures, so just being there was hard for me. I so wished he had been there beside me before I went into surgery. My dad took me but it is not just the same.
I want to end on a positive note though. I've never had a blog before, but I definitely think it is a great way to share this experience with my friends and peers. So if you have taken the time to read these posts, I thank you for allowing me to share my experience with you.
Day Six Liquid Diet
Jul 25, 2010
So today is day six. I can't believe I have actually made it through six days with no solid food. I don't know where the determination came from but I am hoping it stays around for the changes I will have to make in my diet from here on out.
For the next four days I will be on a clear liquids only diet, then on Friday is my surgery. People keep asking me if I am nervous and I keep saying no. I have complete faith in my doctor and in the procedure, so I guess that is true, but I am nervous about all the changes that the surgery will make in my life. I know they will be changes for the better, but it is the unknown and I am afraid of the unknown.
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For the next four days I will be on a clear liquids only diet, then on Friday is my surgery. People keep asking me if I am nervous and I keep saying no. I have complete faith in my doctor and in the procedure, so I guess that is true, but I am nervous about all the changes that the surgery will make in my life. I know they will be changes for the better, but it is the unknown and I am afraid of the unknown.
Day One Liquid Diet
Jul 20, 2010
So yesterday was my 45th birthday and I had my last "normal" meal of my favorite foods with my favorite friends, and today started on my pre-surgery liquid diet. If I can just make it through from now to the surgery I will be OK. I am afraid I am going to be a pretty grumpy person this week. It is a good thing my daughter is at church camp this week. I can't even begin to imagine what life will be like on my next birthday.
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About Me
Pasadena, TX
Location
41.5
BMI
Surgery
07/30/2010
Surgery Date
Jul 20, 2010
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