First week on liquid diet...

Mar 30, 2009

One week on the liquid diet. Of course this started a couple of days before I went to conference in San Antonio. I did pretty good. Well, I did have a margarita. Actually, I have had one small cheat every day. I was hoping it would be easier when I came back home, not really. I didn't stop and have a packet at 2:00 and by 4:00 I was ravenous! Now I know how to plan better. When I was out of town I could step out of the presentation and go to my hotel room to drink my meal.

I am drinking Optifast 800 five times a day. I do like the chocolate. The vanilla is okay, but the strawberry.... it smells good, but it has a funky taste before you finish. I was told that it will taste better with milk when I am on recovery, we will see. I don't know how people mix their drink. I have tried shaking and stirring and it does not completely mix. Ice cubes help a  little. I have a blender, but who wants to carry a blender around with them all day. I work out of my car, a  blender would not be convenient.
Tomorrow is pre op at the hospital. I hope all goes well. Originally my doctor worked out of a  hospital that was less than 2 miles. He changed hospitals and it is much farther. It will take 45 minutes according to my GPS.
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Surgery date

Mar 18, 2009

My surgery date is April 6th. I am so ready!

Is there anyone out there who has a similar date for lap band surgery? I will be your cheerleader if you will be mine.

The liquid diet begins in four days. I guess it is time to start cleaning out the kitchen cabinets.
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It's a go!

Mar 16, 2009

I got the letter from insurance today. It's a go!
At first I was pretty excited. I have been preparing to hear the response for 6 months. I have gone to BEND class every month, nutrition consult, and psychology evaluation, as required up front prior to insurance inquiry. I am considered "petite" for WLS but I have several medical conditions associated with my weight. Reality has set in... my weight is a health concern. I am having an "aha" moment.


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