Judithz

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Wow the time has gone quickly.  My husband took my 3 month post pictures yesterday and couldn't believe the difference.  I swear he didn't "see" me before. I have to show him how big my old clothes are before he ever gets a clue as to how much weight I've lost. I am feeling good, but I think my blood pressure is low.  Last week it was 105/78 and I do get dizzy sometimes.  I am going to have it checked by a dr. 
Food has become a little boring, I never thought I'd be making myself eat! I have to constantly try to think of things to cook that sound good and still provide the protein. My fallback food is cottage cheese.

Surgery went fairly well,  I had a very old hernia around my esophagus that he discovered and fixed (20 years on meds, for gastric reflux, acid reflux, heartburn, who knew). Also a partial collapsed lung. I had to spend a total of three nights instead of one, being a self-pay, that hurt a bit, but not as much as the surgery sites.  I don't know how people have gone  through this with the opening, it must be brutal. One incision site is stinging and burning tonight when I move or cough. I had alot of anxiety today waiting to get the ok to go home and alot on thursday around not receiving pain meds when needed.  Took the nurse  1 1/2 hours past the time they were due ...grrr.

Well, here it is, the day has finally arrived, I actually got to sleep last night without a pill. I have done well on the clear liquid diet but I am glad it is over and I never thought I would be looking forward to a meal of cream of wheat!
I can't believe that I am not nervous I must have worked through it yesterday, cranky and cried very easily. My friends have been very supportive and I feel like their is universal love and support in my space.

I was told about this website yesterday from a friend who is 7 years post RNY.  She said that it will help me with support and information.  I have gone from cautiously optimistic to excited since speaking with her about her success. I am soon to be 61 and will have the surgery 5 days before my birthday.  I will start the liquids on June 10 and the surgery is June 17.