Pre-Op

Dec 29, 2009

Today was the first of my 4 pre-op classes.  There were only 7 others in the class with me but this will not be my regular class.  The next 3 will be on Thursdays at 5 and should have more people in them.  We talked about Stress Management. I didn't find it particularly helpful or interesting, just part of the necessary process. 

We tried the different optifast shakes, bars and soup.  All ready to drink shakes ok, not so impressed with the powder ones, liked the peanut butter bar and the chicken soup/broth.  However unlike most people in my program, since my BMI is under 40 I will only be on the liquid diet for 13 days instead of 4 weeks. Woo Hoo.  Although seriously, I am so ready to be done with eating!!!  I am going to try to be healthier about eating between now and then.  I can't afford to lose too much weight (without risk of cancellation) but sure wouldn't mind if I dropped 10-12 pounds before surgery.

Surgery -- 4 weeks, 2 days.....YEA!!!

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