Hey Kara, No worries about it!! Really.

My tech told me I didn't snore and didn't have apnea.  But when I went to my surgeon, he showed me the report that said while I didn't snore, I for sure had apnea and asked me if I wanted to go back for a CPAP. (I said HELL NO!) LOL

If you snored all night, I would bet you have apnea.

Hi what do you mean by carbs out?  Do you remove carbs from your diet or make sure you get some?

 I feel dreadful if I don't eat or drink protein shake every 3 hours.

Congratulations!! The 15th will be here sooner than you think.  Right now, You should be focusing yourself and practicing your new habits that will make you successful (chew chew chew, sip sip sip!)  Also, make sure you stock your pantry with all of the foods that you will need post!

Good luck! I am cheering for you

Happy birthday to you,

Happy birthday to you,

Happy - oh wait - not your birthday???

Happy fitness to you

Happy skinny chick to you

Happy fit and skinny chick - Lori

Happy health to you!!

: ) 

My MD warned me that if the liver was too large and required too much manipulation it could be a problem.  They don't want to lacerate your liver during the procedure!  Another thing he warned me about is scarring.  I had an open gall bladder surgery in the 80's before they did it laprascopic.  There was a potential that  I would have too much scar tissue. 

Hi - My boss is not a very understanding person.  I didn't tell her about my surgery.  It would have been hard to excuse myself since we were meeting with upper management and I am the "scribe" for the meetings.  It's a sticky situation!

I don't want to drink a bunch of sugar but do you think a juice on these occasions is okay to take in with me?  I can get away with a water bottle or coffee cup in meetings.

Tomorrow I have a 7am meeting that usually doesn't end until 9 so I am worried I am going to have the same problem.

I had to travel to another town about 100 miles from my home to have my surgery.  I noticed when driving into town they had a Kohls, which we don't have anywhere near my town.  I had my surgery including a hernia repair, when the doctor released me the next day, I asked him if it would be okay if I visited the Kohls on the way out of town.  He really wasn't enthusiastic about it but I told him it would just be a quick visit.  

So my mom and I went to Kohls and I bought a cute necklace, chain and matching bracelet.  However, I think I was in a drugged out stupor during the shopping trip.  I bought a chain that is too long, and a bracelet that falls off my wrist.  That wasn't so bad....the bad part was finding the receipt this week and realizing I paid more money than I had in my account!   OOPS!

Drink more water!

Also, my MD suggested Milk of Magnesia - you take it with water.  Or you can take mineral oil to loosen your current issue.  I don't know how fast they work because I haven't had to take them yet.