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6 days out
May 03, 2008
I am only 6 days out and the difference in my face in amazing! It looks so much slimmer. I am down 13 pounds. I am going to chalk that up to water not actual pounds, but I will take it anyway! Going for my morning walk with my sweet husband.
Blog ya later!!
Blog ya later!!
Home and Healing!!!!
Apr 30, 2008
Okay, so I got home today at around 1:45 from Anniston. I feel really good today!! Actually, I never really felt bad during my stay at the hospital. The staff there was great! Big shout out to Ramona, Kathy, Marty, Loren, Miranda, Katrina, and Will for all your help. Your kindness during this time will never be forgotten.
My surgery was relatively fast, about 45 minutes on Monday. I stopped taking the Morphine pump on Tuesday morning and have'nt had any of the perscribed meds from the doctor. I kept tangling it up every where when I went to the bathroom or for a walk (the IV).
My surgery was relatively fast, about 45 minutes on Monday. I stopped taking the Morphine pump on Tuesday morning and have'nt had any of the perscribed meds from the doctor. I kept tangling it up every where when I went to the bathroom or for a walk (the IV).
Nerves and Hunger pains kicking in
Apr 26, 2008
Tomorrow is the day and I am feeling more nervous than I ever have about anything in my life. I am also a little hungry. I started my liquid diet yesterday. I weigh six pounds less than I did on Thursday so thats a plus. I told my grandmother and my aunts yesterday and they were not very supportive
. I kind of expected that. I am still having this surgery on Monday morning!
. I kind of expected that. I am still having this surgery on Monday morning!
Liquids, Liquids, and more Liquids
Apr 25, 2008
I am starting my liquid diet tomorrow. I have to do it for two days. I am not looking forward to it, but I am prepared. My husband and I went to Wal-Mart today and bought me some stuff to wear in the hospital. I opted for a couple of granny gowns with the zipper up the front (sexy
). I am so excited. I have been saying it all day!
). I am so excited. I have been saying it all day!
Testing, Testing....
Apr 23, 2008
Okay, I had all my pre-op testing done today!! It was an all day affair. It was made pleasant by the fact that Dr. Freeman's staff is soooooo kind!!! The nurses at the Regional Medical Center were great too (Hey Barbara!!). I am getting closer and closer to Monday! My husband really liked Dr. Freeman so I was glad of that. I have to be at the hospital at 5:00am! I am his first case. I live two and a half hours away so we are going to go up on Sunday to Anniston and stay overnight. My mom is coming too. I did not realize that this coming weekend is race weekend and that Anniston is like 30 minutes or so from Talledega. It was crazy trying to find an affordable hotel. Everyone was still trying to charge us "racing rates." We finally found a nice hotel that charged us the regular nightly rate of $69.99.
Pre-op Diet
Apr 21, 2008
Okay so this pre-op diet is tougher than I expected. I felt like I was starving today! I am a teacher and I allow my children to have snack time at 10:30. I found myself staring at an oatmeal pie today!
I think I will pack more of what I can eat tomorrow for breakfast and lunch.
I think I will pack more of what I can eat tomorrow for breakfast and lunch.
I am ready!!!
Apr 20, 2008
Okay, I feel like I have had all the junk I can hold today!! My husband and I treated ourselves to a lovely little last day junk fest. I had my Cracker Barrel and for dinner I had Burger King. I am done, I am ready, I am excited, I am scared. I kept waking up last night. Every time I woke up I just talked to God until I went back to sleep. I talked about my life and the choices I have made. I asked for guidance and strenght and peace. I am ready.
Last Meal!
Apr 19, 2008
Soooo, my husband is taking me to Cracker Barrel in the morning for my last big breakfast. I love me some Cracker Barrel pancakes!! I eat them, and then come home and go straight to sleep!
I will officially start my "S diet" on Monday. I tried to start last week, but I realized that last week would be my last week to eat junk so I went a little crazy. I go for all my pre-op testing on Wednesday. The closer it gets, the more excited I become.
Thinking about what I will be giving up
Apr 15, 2008
I went out to an early dinner with friends after work. I realized that from now on, I need to think carefully about eating out with friends. When every one is sitting around talking and drinking soda and eating free bread, you kind of lose track of the calories you are taking in. I think the only thing for me to do for a while is to not participate in these outings. I can not let the temptation of eating from the bread bowl derail me efforts.
From one fat coworker to another
Apr 14, 2008
Today was the first day that I actually said out loud to a coworker that I am having WLS. She said that she wouldn't do that while eating a bag of cracker jacks. So what. I am ready and I am doing it. The only people in my family who know I am having this surgery so far are my husband, mom, and my sister. I don't want to tell anyone else. They made such a stink when my mother had her surgery that I just don't feel like listening to them.
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Mar 30, 2008
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