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06/06/06

Hi Gang

I had my check up to day and I was down another 10lb for a total of 20 1/2 lb.  I am doing better on my protein and am looking into doing water aerobics for exercise. Someone told me to try liquid protein I will pick some up.

Current weight 288

Until later

5/15/06

Hi gang,

Well today was my fist day back at work and I feel great. I have not had any pain I do get a little tired but I am working on that. I am still having problem with my protein I plan to buy a different kind to see if that work.

Current weight 294

Until later

5/9/06

Hi gang,

Today was my first post-op follow up and I was down 10 ½ lb. Dr Weaver was proud of me because most people gain in the week due to all the IV fluid that is given in the hospital. I am not get enough protein in I need to find a way to increase it.

Current weight 298

Until later

5/01/06

Hi gang,

Here are the events of surgery

April 24

6:00am I arrived at the hospital and was checked in I was told to change into a hospital gown and footies.

7:30 am I was taken to e-ray to have the Greenfield filter put in.

This was not a painful event. They did go thru my neck and left a central line in now this was uncomfortable but not painful.

10:30am was wheeled back into my room to wait surgery.

11:30am was taken to the holding room for surgery. I was given something to relax and I don’t remember anything else until I woke up in pain later that day. I remember hearing my husband voice. I was given a pain shot and went night again. I am not sure what time it was but I remember waking up in pain again and call for the nurse. I also remember that I wanted to sit up in the chair I was in so much pain. Finally the nurse brought the pain pump and hooked it up. It took awhile for it to work because I had to wait for her to bring the pump. After about four doses I was not in any more pain and off to dream land I went.

April 25

7:00am I was given gastric liquid for breakfast which was three kinds of juices.

8:00 am The nurse came in to get me up in the chair I was so happy until she had me to sit up and the pain set in. The first time you get up it hurt like hell. But once I was in the chair I felt better.

Around 10.00am or so they took out my carter and I had to go to the bathroom on my own which meant I had to walk. Do you know how hard it is to walk when you are still hook up to the TD hose and the pump with the add-on of the IV rod. Next I was taken to x-ray to do my swallow test, they must have known that it is hard to move around after you just had surgery, My test cam back fine and I was allowed to eat. I was given gastric puree which was ham/chicken, applesauce, crystal lite and Jell-O for lunch.   The rest of the day was uneventful.

April 26

Was an uneventful day it mostly consist of me walking four or five time. I was all prepared to go home until my doctor notice that my oxygen level was low. So I had to stay another night. Food was about the same except for the breakfast I was give egg, grits, applesauce and juice. This was the worst tasting stuff ever invented.

April 27

I was release to go home The ride home was ok but I did need a pain pill when I got there. I was not able to sleep in my bed so I rented a recliner for two weeks. The first day I was in so pain but now I feel fine.

Current weight 304

Until later

4/27/06

Hi gang,

I am PO-OP and I feel good. I am going to lied down now.

Until later

4/24/06

Hi gang,

It is 5.15am and I am on my way to the hospital. I have to be there at 6.00 am. I will update when I get home.

Until later

4/11/06

Hi gang,

I now have 2 weeks before my before my surgery I have completed my pre-op testing and have started my liver shrink diet. The testes were not so bad just mostly blood test and echo and x-rays. I have to be at the hospital at 6.00am and surgery is at 7.30 am.

Now the count down begins.

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3/24/06

Hi gang,

I have one month before my before my surgery. I have so many emotions going on right now. I am a little nervous; not about the surgery but about starting this new phrase of my life. I have spent most of my life as an unhealthy overweight person that I don’t know any other way. When comes right down to it I am scared. I know how to live as a big person, now I have to learn to live as a smaller healthier person. I am excited about being able to do thing I have not been able to do in years. I was asked to write a list of the thing that I would like to do after surgery here is my list:

1. Walk without being tired.

2. Come off of all my meds.

3.  Fit in my car seat belt.

4. Tie my shoes.

5. Go skating with the kids.

6. Fit on a plane without a seat belt extension.

7. Shop in a regular store.

8. Ride a bike again.

9. Cross my legs.

10. Fit in a booth in restaurants.

11. Ride rides the state fair.

12. Wear high heels.

13. Wear sandals that fit.

14. Wear jeans that fit

15. Fit in a swim suit

Until later

 

 

 

 

3/6/06

Hi gang

I had my appointment with Ginger today to turn in my 3 day puree menu. She said I did a good job with the menu. I was given my liver shrink menu. Dr. Weaver will tell me on 3/8 when to start that diet. I am so ready to meet with her to get my date.

Until later

 

2/27/06

Hi gang,

I received a call from DR Waver’s office today. I am scheduled to meet with her on 3/8/06 at 3.00pm to complete my consult. I also have an appointment with Ginger on 3/6/05 at 11 am to complete my nutrition consult. After all this is finished next week I will have a date for surgery. Now I need to get to work on my homework from Ginger. We are to do a 3 day puree menu. The menu should consist of 75-100g of protein for the day. We are also to bring our favorite recipe.

Until later