Beth P.

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Wow, where has the time gone, I am almost two weeks post op now.  The pain, thankfully, is down to a dull roar and the drainage from the largest of the incisions is starting to dwindle.  Mom and Dad have gone to pick up Marla today from Ottawa, it will be really nice to see her again.

I ate breakfast to fast and boy did the pouch ever let me know that I did, so I am trying to eat lunch slower.  

Well I had my surgery on the 28th, and it has not been to bad lately.  Still have pain of course, and still have gas.  And when I drink to fast my tummy rebels.  I am going to ask about the gas pains in the forums for some suggestions.

UGH! I NEED to stop cheating on my optifast diet. I am not sure why I keep doing it.  I slip off and eat something with high protein and no carbs.  My sister has been stressing me out lately, so I think that perhaps that could be it, but I need to be strong and conquer this.  I should just go lay down or clean when I feel like eating.  I go for surgery next Wednesday and do not want to screw this up!

Not feeling so hot tonight at work.  I just feel so tired, worn out and weak.  I didn't sleep that well today as my boy cat was being a huge brat.  I tested my pee so i know i am in ketosis, and I have the metallic taste in my mouth. I feel really dry as well though, but my fluid intake has been good, or so I think. I am really going to push the fluids today and see if that makes me feel any better.  My sugars are starting to rise again too, not quite sure, will have to call the Nurse Practitioner in Ottawa I think. 

Went to Ottawa today for my pre op appointment. Meet with a pharmacist, a nurse, and anesthesiologist.  I also had some blood work and an ECG. The appointment went really, really well and I am glad that step is over, so only have to wait two more weeks before the surgery.  

Had to stop at a highway rest stop on the way home from Ottawa.  I saw the A&W and wanted it soooooo bad!  SOBS!  I made myself go sit in the car so I didn't have to look at it.

Also went to the dentist today, to have a perm filling put in on a tooth.  She told me that she had the same surgery with the same surgeon two years ago. What an inspiration she was to me, I gave her a big hug and thanked her for helping to ease some of my fears surrounding the surgery.  

Now, just need to get past the next two weeks on optifast.

I can't believe how much weight I have lost already on optifast.  I am feeling a bit tired today, but am going to have the shake every 3 hours to make sure I get it all in. I made the chocolate shake with some decaf instand coffee and WOW it was GOOD!  I am going to try it with the vanilla optifast next, see how that goes.  

I go to Ottawa tomorrow to see the preop clinic, a three hour appointment, but I see the anesthetist and one of the nurses. Heading up with mom and dad, hope I feel good tomorrow, don't want to sit in the car forever feeling blah.  But at least it is just sitting there and I don't have to do anything.  LOL!

Well, day five of optifast, and after having a terrible day yesterday, but I am starting to feel better today, just weak.  I just could not stomach the shakes yesterday, the nausea was so bad, and I have gotten myself into a state of dehydration so I am really trying to push the fluids today.  The nausea is gone today, thank goodness, and I managed to have one shake so far, will have another one shortly.  Had some sugar free jello, and popsicle and about 1000ml of water so far today.  YAY ME!!!