Almost Through All of the Pre-Op Hurdles...

Aug 26, 2012

 Hey, everyone!  

So, I have just about 3 weeks until surgery and I'm getting very excited!  I had my pre-op appointment with my PCP on Thursday and he said that he could see me easily losing 200 lbs total.  He also thinks that come January or so, I will be declaring this surgery as the best decision I ever made.  I felt great to have someone else tell me that they believe in me!  I told him that hopefully he and his staff won't recognize me the next time I come in!  :)

The next morning, I had my pre-op appointments with my surgeon's nurse, my dietician, and my surgeon, himself.  This was the first time I had my husband come with me and he was very impressed with everyone.  He said he trusts my surgeon completely and isn't worried about the surgery at all.  I loved having him at the appointment with me, not only because he is the most important person in my life, but also because he got to hear all of the advice and instructions for pre-op, which is awesome because I have a terrible memory!

So, now I'm just waiting to hear from the hospital.  They are supposed to call me to schedule pre-op testing.  Yay, bloodwork!  I start my 2 week pre-op diet in a week too.  I can't believe how fast this is happening!  

Oh, and speaking of that diet...I have been replacing a meal with protein shakes here and there for the past week or so, and I finally found one that is like a real treat!  It's the Birthday Cake flavor from About Time.  It tastes and smells just like cake batter...just a little less sweet.  I love all of their flavors actually!  I'm also an Unjury Chocolate Splendor fan, but About Time just has so many other flavors (Mocha Mint, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Orange Dreamsicle, etc)  to mix it up.  I have a feeling that I should buy stock in this company ASAP.  lol

Okay, now I'm off to install some medication and food tracking apps on my iPhone!  Hope all of you are finding success and happiness!!

-BBA

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