Ready...

Jul 01, 2009

So yesterday I went to the hospital for my last preop appt. I spoke with my surgeon, anesthesia, and the nutrionist. I got my diet for the 6 weeks following surgery, my pain medication prescription, and my instructions for preop. I felt a little anxiety prior to yesterday but in talking with my care team I realized I am in great hands. I also met a few people that were having surgery on the same morning. We joked that we would walk the halls together on the post surgical floor. I dragged my husband along with me for support and so that he would know what my diet regimen was so he can help me post op. Today I feel so at peace. This will go fabulously and I have no worries at all at this point. Like my nutritionist said it will be hard the first six weeks but it will indeed get better.
I feel very optimistic and very lucky to be able to have this procedure done. I have no doubt in my mind this will be the best thing I have ever done for myself. I have so much support from my friends and most importantly my family.
I must admit when the nutritionist first told me of my diet instructions post op I did feel a little overwhelmed since it sounded so complicated. I told my husband he would have to be incharge of making sure I did it the right way. According to her every 15 minutes I should be having a medicine cup full of my protein shake and therefore should be able to drink it in 2 hours. Same for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also 2 snack in between of full liquid like pudding, jello and things like that. she said since you aren't really hungry she would be ok if you skipped the snacks but you definitely will have to have the unjury protein shakes...
Sunday i will have to be on clear liquids all day and have a dulcolax suppository that night. Then ofcourse nothing to eat or drink after midnight, since surgery is monday morning.
I can actually say Im excited now!!!!!!!!!
I will keep you posted.

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