I'm floating on a cloud....
I'm so excited!! I went to my appointment on Thursday. I only lost 4lbs instead of the 5 they wanted, so I was freaking out thinking they were going to cancel my surgery. The nurse who is always mean to me told me that they would if I didn't lose it all. My Dr could care less. I actually had to bring it up and ask him about my weight(I didn't want to take any chances). He said I'm fine, just don't gain any weight. He also asked me to be a part of a research. Which I think is awesome!! I had to do some weird tests. They drew my blood, to check to see how my blood platelets clump. Then I had to keep a blood pressure cuff on and the finger thing(I think it's for pulse), while I put my hand in a bucket of ice cold water and try to keep it in there for 5 minutes. At first I was thinking oh that's easy, no problem. Uhhh no, it hurt so bad!! I could only do it for 20 seconds. I was allowed take my hand out if I couldn't handle it, but I had to keep putting it back in there. I have a high pain tolerance and it was actually painful to me! Wow, I never experienced that before. Then I had to lay down, she took my BP, sit up-take my blood pressure, and then stand up and take my blood pressure again. That was it. Now I have to do it all again in a year. They are trying to show how obesity affects the nervous system and those are all ways to show it. At least that's my understanding. So I am now officially a test subject. I feel cool;). hahaha!!
I am so excited to have my surgery. It is Friday the 19th(not the 18th like I thought). I already had my anesthesia appt. Now I just have to keep away from all the sick people. Which isn't going to be easy because I have my husband and four kids who are all sick
. So wish me luck. I have been taking Vitamin C like crazy. Not sure if there is a limit to how many mg you can have a day. I've been taking 2000mg in the am, 1000 mg during the day, then 2000mg at night. I hope that will keep it away! (Any other suggestions??)
I really feel like I'm floating on a cloud. I can't believe that it's actually here. It sucks because my Husband comes home today from being out to sea and then leaves tomorrow. He flies to NY, my sister is picking him up and then they are driving her car all the way back here. Her husband left this morning to go to Afghanistan. He is in the Army. Mine leaves in January, he's in the Navy. So we are going to be each other's support system. I am glad that God has made it happen this way. This is their first deployment and our second. So I know a little bit more than her. But not much.
I just wish I didn't have to be completely alone "waiting" for my surgery day to come. That is what makes it worse.
Ok, I think I'm done talking. Sorry, but at home alone with four kids all week does that to you
.
Trust me I will be back on here later to bug everyone again!
Talk to you soon.
Terri
I am so excited to have my surgery. It is Friday the 19th(not the 18th like I thought). I already had my anesthesia appt. Now I just have to keep away from all the sick people. Which isn't going to be easy because I have my husband and four kids who are all sick
. So wish me luck. I have been taking Vitamin C like crazy. Not sure if there is a limit to how many mg you can have a day. I've been taking 2000mg in the am, 1000 mg during the day, then 2000mg at night. I hope that will keep it away! (Any other suggestions??)I really feel like I'm floating on a cloud. I can't believe that it's actually here. It sucks because my Husband comes home today from being out to sea and then leaves tomorrow. He flies to NY, my sister is picking him up and then they are driving her car all the way back here. Her husband left this morning to go to Afghanistan. He is in the Army. Mine leaves in January, he's in the Navy. So we are going to be each other's support system. I am glad that God has made it happen this way. This is their first deployment and our second. So I know a little bit more than her. But not much.
I just wish I didn't have to be completely alone "waiting" for my surgery day to come. That is what makes it worse.
Ok, I think I'm done talking. Sorry, but at home alone with four kids all week does that to you
.Trust me I will be back on here later to bug everyone again!
Talk to you soon.
Terri
*A person who has strength, will always take the chance*
Wooo HOoo.. How awesome.... Just think, it is right around the corner.. and your testing could help others in the future.. That is COOL... I will keep your family in my prayers, I have not had to deal with my hubby going overseas yet, but he has left for months at a time, and I know how hard it can be sometimes... So keep that head held high, and if you ever need to talk, PM me, I will be here for ya..
Hugs,
Jenn
Hugs,
Jenn
Thank you!! Where are you located at? We are stationed in San Diego. He is on the USS PREBLE. We actually lucked out because for the first 9 years of his career he never went anywhere. The most he was gone was 3 months total at one time. Then he left for 7 months. The hardest time in my life. I had an 8, 7, 5 and 3 year old. But I do realize that it made me a lot stronger. It changed who I am, and how I view the world. It's actually pretty amazing the things that you go through. I'm still scared for this one that's up and coming. It's only my second and I know it's not going to just breeze by...
Oh and what's a PM? Still new to all the stuff on here. Don't come on here much. I've been trying to more lately though.
Congratulations on your date!! It will be here soon! I'm glad I only knew 2 weeks before my date. I would have gone insane!(just like I'm doing right now;) Where will your surgery be at?
Oh and what's a PM? Still new to all the stuff on here. Don't come on here much. I've been trying to more lately though.
Congratulations on your date!! It will be here soon! I'm glad I only knew 2 weeks before my date. I would have gone insane!(just like I'm doing right now;) Where will your surgery be at?
*A person who has strength, will always take the chance*
We are located in Seaside/Monterey CA... WE live in the Old Fort Ord area..
A PM is a Personal Message.. (no worries, I didn't know what it was either.. I still have troubles with some of them. LOL)
This is actually my very first time away from my family, and it is proving to be very difficult.. I am not sure when he will have to go on ship, but I no I am not looking forward to the day.. Kinda like being a single parent.. He is gone, you get your schedule all figured out, then they come back and you have to change it all again.. I feel for you and am here for support.. It is always nice to meet new friends, and you sure can't have to many in my book..
Thanks for the congrats, I am nervous, but know that it will be here in the blink of an eye.. The Holidays have helped keep me busy, and I have been focusing on my family, so that helps..
I am having surgery here in Monterey at CHOMP Community Hospital of the Monterey Pennisulla..
Keep in Touch,
Jenn
A PM is a Personal Message.. (no worries, I didn't know what it was either.. I still have troubles with some of them. LOL)
This is actually my very first time away from my family, and it is proving to be very difficult.. I am not sure when he will have to go on ship, but I no I am not looking forward to the day.. Kinda like being a single parent.. He is gone, you get your schedule all figured out, then they come back and you have to change it all again.. I feel for you and am here for support.. It is always nice to meet new friends, and you sure can't have to many in my book..
Thanks for the congrats, I am nervous, but know that it will be here in the blink of an eye.. The Holidays have helped keep me busy, and I have been focusing on my family, so that helps..
I am having surgery here in Monterey at CHOMP Community Hospital of the Monterey Pennisulla..
Keep in Touch,
Jenn
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