butterflygirl72
2o days till surgery!!!
Dec 31, 2008
Hi Friends,The big day is not far away. I'm beyond excited to say the least. I can honestly say that I'm 100% ready for this surgery and can't believe that it's so close to happening. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm scared and so far I am not. I have been over weight most of my life and just knowing that I will be making a change for so many good reasons keeps me from being scared. I want to live longer, be healthy, and for once I'd like to look at myself in the mirror and not be disgusted with what I see. I haven't liked my body in what seems like forever and that sucks! It's an awful feeling to never feel pretty. I'm very much looking forward to shopping in real stores and being able to fit into clothes I like instead of what ever I can fit into. That day will come soon enough :)
My surgery is set for January 20Th 2009. Dr. Wetter will be doing my surgery at Mills Peninsula Hospital in Burlingame. I have my pre-op appointment on January 9th. Firs to do blood work and that kind of stuff. Then I will attend two classes at the hospital, meet with a dietitian, and get a tour of the hospitals Baraitric Center where I will be staying while in in the hospital. Last stop of the day will be to Dr. Wetters office for my pre- op appointment with him. I'm guessing that's when I will be getting the last diet I will be on before surgery. I think it's pretty much a liquid diet from that point. I've been on a protein diet since December 8Th. It was really hard when I first started. I just wanted to cry the first week. It did get better and once I got over the first week everything seemed to run more smoothly. I like the protein drinks and I think that made a huge difference. So many people say that the protein drinks are gross...I really was lucky when I found the Unjury brand because they are great!!!
I guess that's pretty much it for now. I will post after my pre-op appointments and let you all know how they went. Thanks to all of you for your support.
Happy New Year to all my OH Friends!!!
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About Me
Saratoga, CA
Location
27.3
BMI
Surgery
01/20/2009
Surgery Date
Jul 28, 2008
Member Since
