April, 22, 2010

Apr 22, 2010

Hello to everyone out there in WLS Land.  I am on my 5th day of liquid protein drinks,  2 more to go and then 1 day of clear liquids.   It seems like it has been a long time coming, about 8 months now.  I'm ready to start the rest of my life!  This liquid protein diet hasn't been too bad.  No cooking is nice....for me maybe, but not for my husband!  lol  

Yesterday I had to have a IVC Filter put in.  I have a small hole between the top two chambers, in my heart, so, to give some added protection, my surgeon wanted one put in.  It would catch any clots headed to my heart, lungs, or brain.  It will be removed, at some point, after surgery.  It looks like something from out space...lol...Google it, to check it out.  It was nothing like I thought it would be.  I imagined it to be something like a little screen...NOT EVEN CLOSE!!!!  LOL

Since I had to stop taking my arthritis medication, I am in a lot of pain!!  I've been given some pain medication, but it's only taking the edge off, not really getting rid of it.  Plus, I can't take any NAIDs anymore.  They will be too harsh on my little bitty stomach.  So, I will be glad when surgery is over and maybe I can be put on a medication that will help me manage my pain better.

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