Joanna J.

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This little ticker froggy I put on this site is starting to make me more nervous! lol 24 days until surgery. I've told a few more people. Mom's at playgroup today. They were OK about it. It seems like most people I talk to know someone that has done it.  Then they base their point of view on that persons experience. That's human nature I guess. One of my friend said her mom had it done and did well. 

I'm really worrying about the recovery time. How long will it be until I can be back to at least my normal activity level. Picking up toddlers, laundry, vacuuming and such? I figure that I can keep up Taylor's schoolwork even if I can't keep up with the house.  We will have 2 weeks of school in before surgery , then take a week off. (hopefully a week will be enough) I'm a big baby when it comes to pain, so I am honestly worried about that. I guess I worry too much.

On another note, Dr Hankins called me yesterday to say he has the report (Psych eval) ready to fax to the Surgeon. He wants me to go back to my old therapist for awhile now and right after the surgery. He said there are still signs of depression and that it would be good to have someone to talk to. Not a big surprise. Actually I had already scheduled an appointment to go back.

So that's it for now.

Blessings

      Last night I had dinner with a friend. I decided to try eating less , listening to my body and so on. I'm sure that I still overate but I really felt like I needed to "practice" for this new lifestyle.  I start my liquid diet on 8/13 so today I tried a test run. Carnation instant breakfast at 10am and Isopure w/ 6oz of skim milk at 1 pm. By 4:30 I was starving. I still managed to have some control when I ate regular dinner with my family. I really worry about not doing well on the pre-surg diet. I'm thinking of calling the Nutritionist and making sure that I understand it all. 3 Shakes a day at 150 calories each does not seem like it will work.    

I bought Gut Feelings by Carnie Wilson last night and read most of it today. She has a really honest, down to earth outlook. I like the book . I will have to check out her web site. Between reading her book, the info and support I have found her prayer and getting into the Word. I feel like I am starting to get my head in the right place to prepare for this. My husband and oldest son support this decision. Now, if only my family(Mom, sisters etc.)  could understand it. .......