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Surgery went very well.  Very little nausea.  Pain in easily controllable.  I'm able to keep my liquids down.  Doc did a CT scan to ensure that there were no leaks.  And viola...no leaks.  Great Surgery overall.  HOWEVER, he says, during that CT scan we found something else.  There is a 6cm tumor on one of my ovaries...well, I should say my only ovary, as I had a hysterectomy several years ago, and only had one left.  6 CM is quite large....and very disconcerting.  He got a GYN in to talk to me, This doctor did some blood tests to check for cancer, and did an ultrasound.  So, here I sit waiting to go for my consult with him to find out what the tests reveal. 
Looks like another surgery is in the works really soon. 
Wish me luck. 

I am scheduled to be there at 8 am tomorrow for my RNY surger. 
The 2 week preop diet went fine.  There were a few days in the middle that were a little more difficult as far as hunger.  There were some changes to get used to.  I didn't lose as much weight as I'd hoped.  But, I am pretty close to having lost the 10% of my body weight that the doctor wanted.  (within 4 pounds).
I have been going through some of my clothes and trying on some stuff that hasn't fit for years....and viola.....some of it's fitting already!  How exciting.  And, I am getting rid of the clothes that no longer fit.  That is a hard one.  I guess it's just habit to keep clothes that no longer fit "just in case" I ever go back up to that size (or down to).   I am making a commitment by getting rid of them.  And, it kinda feels good!
Wish me luck.  I am so excited, and a little bit apprehensive too.

Well, the hunger isn't seeming to be an issue for me.  I think the hardest thing for me right now are these dang protein drinks.  They don't necessarily taste horrible, they do smell kind of ucky.  But I think it's having to drink them 3 times a day.  I have 4 different flavors, and I don't always drink the same ones.  I am going to try some different ones too, just ordered them tonight.  I have lost 8 pounds so far, not bad after 4 days....but I feel like maybe I should be losing more.  Maybe I'm wrong here.
Also, (and I'm sure this is TMI) bowel movements are only every couple of days, and WAY less than normal.  Don't know if this is normal either.  I'm assuming maybe it is.  But, since I'm not eating, and I SHOULD be burning fat, shouldn't I be getting rid of the fat that way?  I don't know.
My mood has been good, haven't been extra cranky, which I kind of expected.  I have had a little less energy than my usual self, but thats to be expected I'm sure.  I am 10 days away from surgery.  I'm getting excited, but also wondering....can I do this for the rest of my life?  I know, it won't always be like this.....3 protein shakes a day, jello, popsicles, and bullion.....it does go to a more normal place than this.  Yes, I can do this.  I have to.  I need to get healthy again, for me...for my children....for all the people in my life.  I'm a fighter....always have been.  I will do great!
Looking forward to day 6 to see if I've lost anymore weight.