Almost there

Apr 05, 2010

Two nights prior to my surgery and I'm feeling anxious, nervous, scared, all kinds of emotions. I have waited so long to get to this point and I thought I would be as excited as a kid on Christmas - but the fear is overwhelming. I  don't like hospitals and needles so this is going to be a scary process for me. I handled child birth OK but I got to take home a beautiful baby. This procedure means me coming home sore and attempting to find my way with a new stomach and start a new life for myself. It is excited but overwhelming. I can't wait to see results and I think that will make it better for me. To get to this point has been a lot of hoop jumping and frustration - especially the pre-op diet my surgeon wanted me to do for four weeks. Nothing but shakes, bars, and their special broth. Let's just say after a week where I was trying to adhere and actually gaining weight, I sought out help from the nutrition person and got nothing. I asked at my pre-op visit for help and got none. So, I researched and found a way to shrink my liver that was doable for me - high protein and ultra low carbs. I have lost 11 pounds so far doing this for the last week and a half. So, I guess every little bit helps. 

Well, another anxious night awaits me and so does a huge pile of laundry and a few errands tomorrow. At least I finally got approval to have tomorrow off work. 

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