Ducks in a Row.

Feb 25, 2012

On Friday morning I got to meet with the PA, Exercise Physiologist and the RD's.  It was a VERY small group, just me and 2 other women who were having the sleeve done.  I was able to get through everything, it was a little overwhelming at times, but was good overall.

I opted to partake in the 2 medical studies going on here in Michigan for WLS patients, I figure it would be good to give them more statistics to help more people get this surgery in the future and/or to help them improve their process.  They talked a lot about what to bring and what will be expected of us in the hospital.  With me having a DS I will be looking at a 2 night stay in the hospital, no big deal. 

The Registered Dietitian were entertaining, they helped us order our pre-surgical food and get our vitamins in order.  I was a bit worried with how much this was going to cost, and after everything was totaled up, I was right!  ($185)  They talked a lot about what to expect pre and post surgical in regards to what we will be eating and how much.  It was informative and fun.

Then we met with the exercise physiologist and he was wonderful.  It's nice that he didn't come in the room like trainers from "The Biggest Loser" and start demanding we run on the treadmill.  He spoke about what our goals were and why we wanted to lose weight and it was inspiring.

We also got to meet with the PA in our group, he went through the surgical process and other stuff.  It was informative, then we were to meet with him one on on.  I was pretty happy to know that I was 7lbs lighter than my last appointment there.  The PA had me sign contract agreements, went through my medications and made some slight changes.  He has lowered my blood pressure med (which is AWESOME) and gave me a script for Lovenox that I will need to be on for 2 weeks post operative.  I have a common bleeding disorder called Leiden Factor V, and my blood clots very quickly, so I am more prone to clots.  However, I've had 2 c-sections, my gallbladder removed and a right leg fracture with hardware placement and have NOT had any clots.  So it is solely precautionary. 

I start my diet tomorrow, Sunday 2/26.   It is a prepackaged diet that will have my caloric intake from 800-900 calories a day.  They want me to drink 64oz of water each day, and I can have sugar free jello and Popsicles.   I am nervous because this is bringing me closer and closer to my surgery.  I am wanting to lose a good 30lbs with this diet, maybe more if I can increase my exercise.

Tonight is my last "normal" dinner for a while.  I know that some people may go a little crazy, but I think I am going to get a Hawaiian pizza from Pizza Hut and call it good. 

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