donnastike
Feeling a Little Anxious
Dec 22, 2010
Yes. I am feeling a tad bit anxious. Not sure how much of that is because my surgery is in 5 days or because I spent too much for Christmas! lol!
I feel like I am prepared for what is to happen. I am 100% confident that I am doing the right thing. I have done a lot of research and read as much as I could to understand the process. So, I don't think the anxiety is coming from the unknown or fear of the unknown. I think it is healthy anxiety that anyone would have before a surgical procedure. Also, I am excited about what is too come and maybe that feels more like anxiety than excitement.
I am trying to not bore my friends and family too much about it. I try to not talk about it too much but it naturally is at the forefront of my mind every minute. I don't want to be that person that constantly talks about their surgery, or their liquid diet, etc.
I went to the pre-op anesthesiologist appointment this morning. It went well - a very easy process. I now have my little bottle of surgical soap to use the night before and the morning of the surgery. I know where to go when I come to the hospital. I know what to wear (loose clothing - something that buttons down the front) - and I know what not to wear (makeup, clips in my hair, jewelry, lotions, perfume). I know what I can and can't drink and I know what time I have to stop even that. So now I guess I just have to do all that when the time comes. It seems like I have been waiting for this day forever. Maybe I have.
Well. Now I need to get to work. Can't waste any more time. I have all that Christmas debt to pay!
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I feel like I am prepared for what is to happen. I am 100% confident that I am doing the right thing. I have done a lot of research and read as much as I could to understand the process. So, I don't think the anxiety is coming from the unknown or fear of the unknown. I think it is healthy anxiety that anyone would have before a surgical procedure. Also, I am excited about what is too come and maybe that feels more like anxiety than excitement.
I am trying to not bore my friends and family too much about it. I try to not talk about it too much but it naturally is at the forefront of my mind every minute. I don't want to be that person that constantly talks about their surgery, or their liquid diet, etc.
I went to the pre-op anesthesiologist appointment this morning. It went well - a very easy process. I now have my little bottle of surgical soap to use the night before and the morning of the surgery. I know where to go when I come to the hospital. I know what to wear (loose clothing - something that buttons down the front) - and I know what not to wear (makeup, clips in my hair, jewelry, lotions, perfume). I know what I can and can't drink and I know what time I have to stop even that. So now I guess I just have to do all that when the time comes. It seems like I have been waiting for this day forever. Maybe I have.
Well. Now I need to get to work. Can't waste any more time. I have all that Christmas debt to pay!
One Week, One Day
Dec 20, 2010
Today is Monday, December 20th, 2010. In one week and one day, I am scheduled for gastric by-pass with Dr. Melknonian. I am excited, anxious, and a little nervous, but am very happy to have the surgery scheduled. The process to get to the surgery was about 4 full months. I started the process at the end of August. My insurance required that I see the nutritionist for three months, undergo a physciatric evaluation, and present my weight history for two years.
It really was not as bad as I had expected. The time went relatively quickly and now that the surgery date is set, I am so happy. I am 100% sure that this is the right thing for me to do. I know that this is a tool only and that I am going to have to work hard to succeed.
I started the liquid fast last Tuesday and I followed it strictly for 4 days. Then I saw Dr. Melkonian and he said that with it being the holidays, I could eat. He said that the liquid diet is there for several reasons and he is not the only doctor that requires it - many do. He said that it would ruin my surgery if I eat - except for the day before - there is no leniency there. It must only be clear liquids that day. I decided that I would keep doing the fast during the day (much easier at work) and just eat a low fat, low carbohydrate meal at home. That seems to be working out okay.
I had lost 10 lbs on the liquid diet. My son and several others I shared that with said, "why don't you just do that (the liquid diet) to lose the weight" Bless their hearts! They just don't understand.
I hope this week goes by quickly. I have Christmas to look forward to and then 3 days later, my surgery. It is going to be a good week!
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It really was not as bad as I had expected. The time went relatively quickly and now that the surgery date is set, I am so happy. I am 100% sure that this is the right thing for me to do. I know that this is a tool only and that I am going to have to work hard to succeed.
I started the liquid fast last Tuesday and I followed it strictly for 4 days. Then I saw Dr. Melkonian and he said that with it being the holidays, I could eat. He said that the liquid diet is there for several reasons and he is not the only doctor that requires it - many do. He said that it would ruin my surgery if I eat - except for the day before - there is no leniency there. It must only be clear liquids that day. I decided that I would keep doing the fast during the day (much easier at work) and just eat a low fat, low carbohydrate meal at home. That seems to be working out okay.
I had lost 10 lbs on the liquid diet. My son and several others I shared that with said, "why don't you just do that (the liquid diet) to lose the weight" Bless their hearts! They just don't understand.
I hope this week goes by quickly. I have Christmas to look forward to and then 3 days later, my surgery. It is going to be a good week!
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Dec 20, 2010
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