lisa2010
Pre-Op Completed
Dec 22, 2010
Well, today was my final appointment before surgery. I'm down to 259.3 lbs! I actually asked if the scale was wrong, because I was *sure* I was a few pounds more. It was a full morning of appointments, as I had my bloodwork done, an EKG, met with the surgical nurse, and with the anesthesiologist, then had a final appointment with the bariatric surgery department nurse practitioner.Tuesday, as I mentioned, was a required class. There were 6 of us in the class, all with RNY in the next couple of weeks. The first hour was with the Physician's assistant, who I have been seeing since August. She gave us a lot of information about what to expect the day of surgery, as well as going over the rules leading up to that day (no vitamins for 2 weeks prior, only clear liquid from midnight on, nothing at all 2 hrs prior). She also gave us a special soap to cleanse our abdomens with 2x/day for the 2 days prior to surgery, and she gave us prescriptions for the two medications they put patients on immediately after surgery (one is to prevent gallstones; I had my gallbladder removed years ago, so I don't have that one).
The second hour was with one of the nutritionists. She was not the one I've been seeing, but I like her a lot and might ask to see her in my follow up appointments. She went over the program for eating after surgery. Most of the discussion centered around protein. I did learn that I'll start protein shakes the day I get home from the hospital, and will be on clear liquids and 2 shakes per day for the first week. I need to choose a protein drink with 20g protein/100 cal/low sugar and far. My info packet had 5-6 suggestions, I'll choose one to try first soon so I have it in the house when I get home. We learned that we'll be on liquids for 1 week, then on day 8 we will start introducing soft foods. An egg that morning will be my first bite of food post-op. Once we're taking in 20g protein at each meal (3x/day), two things happen: first, that's when fruits and vegetables can be introduced. Second, we will start weaning off the protein shakes. I have a long way to go to that point, but I'm a planner and it's helpful for me just to have the information in advance.
Then, Wednesday morning I had my pre-op appointments, which were basically uneventful. Today is my last day at work before my surgery; then Christmas, the week off, New Year's, and I'll be ready!
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About Me
MA
Location
37.1
BMI
Surgery
01/03/2011
Surgery Date
Dec 12, 2010
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