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I am ready, I can't wait, I am excited I just want this done
I know it will seem like an eternity but it really won't be long now! I did preop testing on Nov. 27, saw anesthesiologist on Dec 9 and had surgery Jan 12.
One more step behind me, next anesthesiologist and then hopefully the big day...
I'm Nervous and excited for you!!! This is going to be such a crazy but awesome experience for you. Keep us updated!!
on 1/27/15 9:23 pm - Oromocto, Canada
that is the hardest part for me, I am always trying to get more liquid in. Just always have a glass of something beside you, and drink all day long...
on 1/27/15 9:22 pm - Oromocto, Canada
Hey Ellie! Glad to see you finally got your date after waiting so long! I have a canteen where I work that I ate at a lot before surgery. now I find that the same things don't tempt me. It doesn't feel so good to eat those things you craved before, so the mind balks at those foods after. And if you do slip and eat something they don't recommend, don't worry, it's not the end of the world, just pick up and carry on. But as long as you don't slip back into old habits...I don't worry when I have something not so healthy for me. That is life...
Congratulations on the next step of your journey. I was in your position just over a month ago. As for the two weeks of shakes, it was not my favourite memory, but it was a necessary step in the process. I bought mostly chocolate and some vanilla shakes. I mixed them with ice and ran then through the blender. The taste isn't bad, and the consistency is like a smoothie. My fave was the caramel nut protein bars. You're allowed two per day in addition to your three shakes. I saved the protein bars for the evening, and that helped a lot. Giving up pop has been my biggest struggle. Even though I only drank diet 7up, its still a no-no because of the carbonation. As for the surgery itself, it was not a bad experience at all. From the moment I checked in until the moment I was released, I was fortunate to encounter only the best of staff. I was in the ICU for the night after my surgery and the staff there were absolutely amazing. And an added bonus was a complimentary flat screen tv in the room!!!! Post surgical pain was minimal. They awoke me immediately following the procedure and I was alert and chatting as I was being wheeled to the recovery room. My advice is to pick up some stool softeners and use them regularly. With the pain killers, and so little going in, its important to keep things "going". My lack of post surgical appetite has been surprising. I needed to remind myself to eat! And I thought I'd be climbing the walls with hunger. Anyhow, again, wish you all the best. Peter
Well I met with Monique and Rhinette in Moncton yesterday, had chest x-ray, blood work, electrocardiogram, shakes/bars ordered (start shakes on Feb 4...yikes). I go back on Feb. 10 to get weighed (to check weight 1 week into 2 week shake diet) and have the MRSA test. The ball has certainly started to roll! I go from calm to crazy at the drop of a hat. I am trying to just take things one step at a time and right now I am trying to concentrate on the 2 weeks of shakes. Any advice would be appreciated from all who have gone through this stage and came out the other side sane, haha. Also I work in a Food and Nutrition Service department complete with scratch bakery non the less, any suggestions (besides quit my job:).
