Anticipation.......

Jun 16, 2009

I had all of my pre-op training, testing, poking prodding and now starting the pre-op diet.  I am excited!  I want my liver to shrink so it won't get in the way.  They have definitely put the fear of God in me about having a big, lumpy liver during surgery so I will drink my shakes like a good little girl.  I have 4 weeks left and can't believe everything has gone so smoothly.  I am a bit nervous and I am scared of pain but i have decided that pain meds are there for a reason and I will not let my pain level get above a 5!  No since in hurting when they have the remedy!  Dr. Feelgood!!!!!  I have been working on a list of reasons to have the surgery and decided to come up with a top ten list just like Letterman.

TOP  10 REASONS TO HAVE WLS:

10) Finally being able to fit in an airplane sit without worrying about a seatbelt extender or who I will be smushing in the seat next to me. 
9) Being able to sit in a white plastic yard chair without it sticking to my ass when I stand up and worrying about breaking the chair.
8) Being able to play softball with my niece and nephew and actually being able to run the bases.
7) Going to the potty like a normal person.  If you are a fatty like me then you know what I am talking about!  wiping is a nightmare!
6) Being able to sit in my husband's lap without hearing him say ouch!  He tries not to but I squeeze it out of him!
5) Getting rid of my Darth Vader (cpap) mask!
4) Being able to cross my legs!
3) Wear skirts without chafing!
2) Ride roller coasters!!!!  I used to love to do this until I couldn't fit in one and swore I would never try it again!
1) Living a normal, healthy and active lifestyle!  

I don't ask for much do I?  Oh well I guess I better hit the sack.  I have concoctions to prepare in the morning as I embark on my protein shake journey!!!!!

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