Oh. My. Goodness.
You and I are fortunate to work from home. We can do a bit of work when we feel like it, and if we need to go lie down, we can. My delay was more the left over grogginess from the anesthesia than anything else. I hope for you that your surgery goes as smoothly as mine.
Terri
Terri
LBL/BL 12/11/09; BL Revision, Quad Bleph 07/16/10. Larry H. Lickstein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
It's not how fast you go, but that you're moving in the right direction!
Mellie -
THAT'S AWESOME!!! CONGRATS TO YOU AND MARTY!!!! I know it's overwhelming, and like everyone said, everything you're feeling is perfectly normal.
As soon as they start prepping you, let them know you're especially jacked up - although you might NOT be - if you're like me, you'll just want to get the ball rolling!!!
Okay, in the next few weeks, you need to stock up on some protein SAMPLES, and I say samples because you don't want to buy a bunch of anything (excep****er) lest you don't like the flavor. Check out www.bariatriceating.com, www.unjury.com, www.vitalady.com, they all sell samples of powders and most also have recipes on their sites for protein shakes, too. Like I said, stock up on water and flavored drink packets (Crystal Light or the Walmart or Target equivalent), get some broth and some s/f jello, too.
As far as what to take to the hospital for both you AND Marty - take lip balm, a pillow for the ride home (and if you're really picky, for when you're IN the hospital), and some comfy/stretchy clothes for the ride home. Anything beyond that is superfluous.
Just let us know what you need - we're here for you!!
Hugs,
Tia
THAT'S AWESOME!!! CONGRATS TO YOU AND MARTY!!!! I know it's overwhelming, and like everyone said, everything you're feeling is perfectly normal.
As soon as they start prepping you, let them know you're especially jacked up - although you might NOT be - if you're like me, you'll just want to get the ball rolling!!!
Okay, in the next few weeks, you need to stock up on some protein SAMPLES, and I say samples because you don't want to buy a bunch of anything (excep****er) lest you don't like the flavor. Check out www.bariatriceating.com, www.unjury.com, www.vitalady.com, they all sell samples of powders and most also have recipes on their sites for protein shakes, too. Like I said, stock up on water and flavored drink packets (Crystal Light or the Walmart or Target equivalent), get some broth and some s/f jello, too.
As far as what to take to the hospital for both you AND Marty - take lip balm, a pillow for the ride home (and if you're really picky, for when you're IN the hospital), and some comfy/stretchy clothes for the ride home. Anything beyond that is superfluous.
Just let us know what you need - we're here for you!!
Hugs,
Tia
Congrats. Dr Singh is a really great guy - and Mary is a super lady! We were all nervous. And as for the losing money part - DON'T RUSH BACK!! Even though I took 2+ weeks off from work I could have probably returned in less than 10 days. Was I glad to have the extra time - yes....but I was comfortable at 2 weeks.
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