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Well so far so good.  Monday the surgery went fine and of course that evening I was up and walking about my room.  It was hard going from midnight Sunday until Tuesday morning without drinking anything as I had to have a swallow test Tuesday morning to make sure everything was secure.  At least they did it early in the morning.  That first taste of water was great.  I even got lunch that day of 2 oz lemon jello, 2 oz lemon crystal light, and clear broth.  I had a repeat of the same thing for dinner and then on Wednesday I did get progressed to Carnation Instant Breakfast for mid morning and mid afternoon and everything else stayed the same.  I have no cravings for anything and no hunger.  I feel full after 2 to 3 sips of water.  I have been just taking my time and consistently throughout the day keeping  up with the water.  Wednesday was a long sore day.  Glad when it was over and Thursday afternoon I got to go home.  I will go on Saturday to have my drain removed and then I will officially start monitoring my weight loss.  I know several people have indicated that they gained fluid while in the hospital but as I lost my IV early on that may not be an issue for me.  I figured since I started out on Dr. Blaney's scale then I will check in on Saturday to see where I am and then start the weekly monitoring process.  I'm glad the surgery is behind me by 3 1/2 days and my new journey is beginning.

Well it is the night before surgery and I am a little scared but excited as well.  I am so ready to have this surgery however I am aware of the risks involved.  I know that I have a positive attitude and that I have done a lot of research in what will happen and what the future holds.  I plan to learn everything I can and will be listening to my new pouch on what it tolerates as I begin this new journey.  Well I'll post when I get home but wish be success with my surgery tomorrow June 2. 

Okay my things are packed up and ready to go.  NOw if MOnday can just hurry up and get here.  I am staying positive and focused on my goals for a successful WLS.  I've put things in my fridge that I should be able to have when I get home SF liquid stuff.   I've got several magazines, IPOD, my pillow and my journal.  I'm going to make sure that I not only journal my weight loss but food intake and the feelings and  anything to do with my WLS journey.  ON a Funny NOTE.  Our cat escaped the house for two weeks and my dogs moped around looking for him so when he came back my niece wanted to know where is vacation journal was as she was curious as where he traveled to.  I'm sure it wasn't far he was just afraid of the cat across the street. So now I'll have a journal to mark my journey of WL. 

Tonight went shopping for a few last minute things i.e. nightgown, bra, tolietries etc.  Planning on who is taking care of children.  Shipping Ryan off to Grandmas on Sunday.  He is looking forward to going to the beach.  He said he knew I would do fine.  Making arrangements with my step daughter to get house cleaned while I'm in the hospital and her dad is working.  Going make plans to do some fun stuff this weekend so it will make the time go by quicker.  So now it is just a countdown until Monday.

I went to the surgeon today and brought along my head cold and very nasally self.  I updated him on everything I had done since Thursday in trying to shake this head cold/sinusitis.  He agreed that the Z pak would have been his first choice and that more than likely it was probably viral.  He wasn't concerned and felt I would be over it before Monday.  I had no fever YeaH and Chest sounded clear.  Asked my questions and he indicated how many incisions I would have and what to expect during surgery and after.   I would be in the hospital probably 3 to 4 days.  Then I went to the hospital to preregister and got all the lab work, chest x-ray, and ekg as well as meeting with the Anesthesiologist.  I got to request my nurse anesthetist as it was someone I was familiar with so I'm all set and ready to go next Monday.  Now I just have to get together my gear for the hospital and prepare some frozen quick dinners for my husband for the next week and a half as I am sure I won't feel like cooking.  He will probably eat out while I'm in the hospital as my son will be at the beach in Charleston living it up while I'm in the hospital.  (Thank goodness for great ex inlaws)  I told my two older boys to stay put I didn't need them underfoot and I'd see them at the beach in a few weeks.  Best investment I have purchased so far in kitchen stuff was a digital pressure cooker.(actually acts as a browner as well slow cooker as well).  My husband loves everything I've made in it which has been low fat and only takes 15 to 20min.  Heck he can even operate it.  I've got my house set up to be cleaned by my step daughter so I won't have to come home to a mess as I know she will get on her father if I do.  I am so grateful to have a supportive family.  My step mother will stay with me the first night/evening in the hospital.  Which I probably won't need her all night but she is supportive as my own mother would drive me batty with being chatty.  The last children I have to worry about are the four leggers and I'll be ready to go on Monday morning at 8am to the hospital.  My surgery is scheduled for 1015am. 

Still hoping this thing will pass.  Went to the dr over the weekend got a shot of steriods and am still continuing with the Amoxicillin.  Preop appt tomorrow and hope it goes well and that the surgery is still on.  I am doing everything I can drinking water, chicken soup and broths.  My concern is that my fever yesterday was 101 today as of this morning it is back to normal but still feel like I have a head full.  Trying to keep a positive attitude through this.

Just have 9 more days and I get a summer cold.  Went to the Dr on Thursday and he put me on  an antibiotic.  I called my surgeons office to make sure they were aware of this and wanted to see if there was anything I could take for the stuffy head.  I'm glad I did they indicated that I could take tylenol sinus & cold.  This has helped but still feeling yucky.  Now I just have to wait for it to go away.

Getting ready for preop appt next week.  I am assembling my questions to ask for preparation for the after surgery as well as stocking the items I'll need for when I get home.  I guess it is normal but I am experiencing some fear and just trying to focus on the positive and what I want from having this surgery, which is my life back.  I want to go to bed at night and not to have to be awoken by reflux or with dry mouth from snoring.  I want to be able to live longer to see my kids grown as well as to be able to do things with them.  This is what I am focusing on.  I do believe my keeping a positive attitude will give me a good outcome.  I know all the risks but I also know the benefits outweigh these and I am going to be fine and continue to keep a positive attitude through all of this. 

I've been counting the days and it is getting close and I am excited, worried, scared, nervous and did I say EXCITED.  I am just ready to get it over with so that I can sit on the LOSERS BENCH with everyone else. 
Working in the health care field I think is dangerous because you over think everything.  I am focusing on the positive and not the negative.  I am planning ahead in regards to obtaining information good and bad of what I can expect to happen and preparing for things I'll need at home and in the hospital.   I just hope I remember to bring everything.  Just can't wait for Monday June 2 to get here.

Have 27 days to go til the big day.  I know there will be a lot of changes both physical and emotional along this great journey but I am ready for it. 

Well I turned in my notice to my work place letting them know that I was going to have a surgical procedure and would be out for a couple of weeks.  I just hope everything goes well.  I am staying positive and can't wait for the big day to get here so that my journey can begin.  My family is so supportive and I can't thank them enough for being there for me through all of this.