Washu
Day 3 of pre-op
Apr 24, 2013
My surgery is scheduled for May 10, 2013. I'm excited for it to get here. Surprisingly enough it makes it easier to stay on this diet because I have to be ready for surgery. Before I had the date, I didn't feel the same urgency.
Protein shakes are decent. I learned that I should not try to mix a scoop of protein mix in with a slim fast, they just don't want to mix - I imagine it's due to the emulsifier soy lecithin in Slimfast. Anyway, will not be attempting that atrocity again. Skim milk or water and a scoop should do just fine. I am concerned with the carb factor in milk at all really. I find myself more inclined to switch to water soon. Any carbs not from veggies makes me crave more. This has always been a problem.
I was actually told I probably wouldn't be in the hospital more than 24 hours. I was shocked and pleased. I never sleep well away from home, once they stop giving me pain medication to help with the sleeping I imagine I will want my own bed.
Concerned with my family's participation after surgery. My kids are at stage where they are fighting me hard on doing the normal routine stuff and including chores. I don't want to be stressed, I want to be calm and relaxed so I can heal properly. They are a source of stress right now at ages 12, 13 and 15. The 12 year old is 13 at the end of May too. So many things they need, want and have to do right NOW. Unfortunately for this time, they will not be my focus and their Dad will be taking the reins. Its just the way it has to be. It's just a small break in the what seems like an eternity of raising them that also seems to be going by too fast at the same time, I'm sure they'll be fine. I do love them so much, but mom just needs some peace.
I had a bad bad pain day yesterday. It was all I could do to keep myself out of bed. Aches everywhere, to the bone. Makes slow prep work for my show today. Our company does Henna Tattoos and its our first fundraiser for 2013 as the weather is getting nicer here in Michigan. I'm very excited for today! Still wish I could find a steady job, no call back on the interview I just had. Ah well. The universe is aligning the stars just perfectly for me and I will be patient but persistent.
