Tomorrow is the big day!!!

Jul 04, 2010

 I'm scheduled to be at the hospital exactly 24 hours from now. I only have a couple more things to do in the house and then I will come home to a clean house . Today officially begins my clear liquid diet. I tried to be on it yesterday, but caved at dinner time and bought a kid's meal from Bojangles on the way home from church ~ a leg, pinto beans & unsweet ice tea. I felt really good about that purchase. I usually get a 3 piece dark meat combo with fries and a large sweet tea. That's a great accomplishment for me!

I've been on a self-imposed partial liquid diet for the past 8 days. I drank hot tea with splenda and lemon each  morning when I got up instead of coffee. I had a headache for the first two days, but then it subsided. For breakfast I had a protein shake mixed with light vanilla soy milk. For morning snack I ate a sf jello snack. For lunch, another protein drink - this one mixed with crystal light and a sf jello snack. I drank water in between each meal, but never with it. For dinner, I had a protein and vegetables, no starchy side. I've lost 9 pounds on that regime and it feels good. Today is my clear liquid diet, so I should be down another pound in the morning ~ actually praying to be in the 230s at the time of surgery. Hopefully the magnesium citrate will clear my system enough that my prayer comes true.

I have to pack my bags today. One for my parents house for my post-op stay and one for the hospital. Not bringing much to the hospital - chapstick, Ipod, panties, pillow and an outfit to come home. Packing for my parents is a different story. Trying to think of everything I will need for two weeks can be a little daunting. Fortunately, Jessica (my 19yo D), is staying at home in order to take care of the dogs. She can bring me anything I have forgotten. 

I met someone on this site last night who lives right up the road from me. She has the same doctor and is the surgery scheduled right behind mine. We chatted for quite a while last night. We share the same first name and are both teachers. We are also both Christians. I'm sure we both have a multitude of people praying for us. Praise God! Matthew 18:19: “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven." Praise God for His Faithfulness and His promises to His children!

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