Sept. Update

Sep 17, 2012

 I cannot believe that I am on this 'ride' and already post-op.  The advice and support on this site is a huge part of my success and inspiration.  As so many have shared, the input from friends and family can be daunting but is needed too.  I have only shared my weight loss surgery journey with a handful as I am a fairly private person.  I want to blend in with the woodwork so to speak and my being able to write here is absolutely wonderful for me.  

My days leading up to surgery were a little stressful as I was questioning myself off and on but always came to the same conclusion:  I want to be healthy and move this body.  As we live about 2 hours north of Toronto and my day of surgery appt. was for 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph's Health Centre we traveled the day before and stayed close to the hospital.  We went out for supper (well hubby had to eat something) and I had a diet pop and a chef salad (picked out what I couldn't have).  It was really nice because it was a beautiful evening and we ate at a little pub that had seating outside.  It was quite relaxing overall.

 We walked to the hospital in the morning and went through the business of checking in and getting gowned and readied for the surgery.  It is interesting to me how one walks into the operating room these days ( I am dating myself I know).  The team of about 20 people were ready to go and when I first saw everyone I thought "wow so many people in here".  Up on the table and arms to the side, and the next thing I knew the 'oxygen mask' was over my face and bam!!!! I woke up in a room.  My two day stay was good other than having a reaction the first night to the morphine drip ( I was switched to oxycodon for pain).   

The drive home was smooth and I headed for bed.  I was well prepared food wise and had everything I needed.  I lost about 20 lbs on Opti and have decided to weigh myself every week on Tuesday as my surgery was on a Tuesday.  My next food step is Phase 3 and I look forward to some more choice in my diet.  

Till we meet again 
Nancy

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