LisaICUrn
The "Last Supper" 6/17/08
Jun 17, 2008
Well today I had my final meeting with my NUT before surgery. I have lost a total of 18 lbs but still have 18 lbs left to lose before the big day. Still I was very excited. For the past 3 days I have been on a "trial run" 800 cal liquid diet. The first 2 days were a breeeeze! (Of course I worked those days and all I do is work and sleep) But by day 3 I was really really hungry...and not just head hunger! My tum-tum was grumbling fiercly! It was quite embarrassing, and uncomfortable. I very seldom got to that point of hunger in the past...lol!
Anyways, Officially our pre-op, 2 week, 800 cal/day liquid diet starts tomorrow so quess what Bri and I did tonight???? Yep- we went to dinner. To Moss's (our fav) for the "last supper". She ordered prime rib and I got the lamb chops...both were very yummy. Bri said that was the best prime rib she has ever eaten, so that's good. At least it wasn't a disappointment. We really had a nice dinner. We talked constantly about surgery! (And Bri's boyfiend Kent...of course, lol) We did the pro - con thing, again. I think we will do that unitl surgery. I guess it is our way of talking through the fear and getting back to that "I'm Positive!" place. And of course I shared with her some of the stories from these awesome people here at OH.
While at the Clinic, I got our pre-op appointment schedule for June 25. OMG! Between the 2 of us we will be there all day long seeing the surgeon, anestheisa, getting blood work, something called "pace" (?) etc. I also stopped by to check on grandma who is in another building there. She was very tired but knew I was there and was talking a little. I didn't stay long. I guess I feel the best thing for her is to sleep...it is an escape anyway. I just love her so much and my heart breaks seeing her these days.
Well here goes nothin'.................
Anyways, Officially our pre-op, 2 week, 800 cal/day liquid diet starts tomorrow so quess what Bri and I did tonight???? Yep- we went to dinner. To Moss's (our fav) for the "last supper". She ordered prime rib and I got the lamb chops...both were very yummy. Bri said that was the best prime rib she has ever eaten, so that's good. At least it wasn't a disappointment. We really had a nice dinner. We talked constantly about surgery! (And Bri's boyfiend Kent...of course, lol) We did the pro - con thing, again. I think we will do that unitl surgery. I guess it is our way of talking through the fear and getting back to that "I'm Positive!" place. And of course I shared with her some of the stories from these awesome people here at OH.
While at the Clinic, I got our pre-op appointment schedule for June 25. OMG! Between the 2 of us we will be there all day long seeing the surgeon, anestheisa, getting blood work, something called "pace" (?) etc. I also stopped by to check on grandma who is in another building there. She was very tired but knew I was there and was talking a little. I didn't stay long. I guess I feel the best thing for her is to sleep...it is an escape anyway. I just love her so much and my heart breaks seeing her these days.
Well here goes nothin'.................
Less than 3 weeks til surgery!
Jun 13, 2008
Well, I can already tell that I might be a slacker when it comes to updating my page! But there hasn't been much to say. Today I am starting my liquid protien diet. About 4 days early but I still need to lose 25lbs for surgery! Sooo I decided to get a jump start on that so I am sure to make it.
Other than that I have just continued on my never-ending quest for knowledge by reading everyones posts. And I think I am addicted to looking at the before and after photos. I can't stop!!! It gives my a shot of hope when these last few weeks before surgery continue to drraaagggg on.
I had some crazy anxiety issues for a couple of days. I read a post that was quite negative and more than a little scary so I found myself all wrapped up in the negative. I think it's a double whammy having Bri and myself scheduled for the same day. I can't grasp this. But I am better now and realize that for every negative experience there seems to be hundreds of positive ones. I just keep praying...and looking at before and afters! LOL.
Other than that I have just continued on my never-ending quest for knowledge by reading everyones posts. And I think I am addicted to looking at the before and after photos. I can't stop!!! It gives my a shot of hope when these last few weeks before surgery continue to drraaagggg on.
I had some crazy anxiety issues for a couple of days. I read a post that was quite negative and more than a little scary so I found myself all wrapped up in the negative. I think it's a double whammy having Bri and myself scheduled for the same day. I can't grasp this. But I am better now and realize that for every negative experience there seems to be hundreds of positive ones. I just keep praying...and looking at before and afters! LOL.
I am so excited!
Jun 05, 2008
Hi Everyone! Great news! Today we got the date. July 3rd is THE DAY. I feel like my life is hold until then. I have heard people that have had WLS say that their lives began that day. I really think it will be the same for me. I feel like I have been hiding beneath a blanket of fat for...well most of my life! It has paralized me and kept me from living life to the fullest. It has inhibited my relationships with friends and family. So Bri and I are doing this together and I am as excited for her as I am for me. I only wish I had done this when I was 20....but now I am 40 (as of Memorial Day) ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I dont like that much! But you know, I will look and feel better in my 40's than I did in my 30's. That's putting a really positive spin on growing older! Pray for us please!!!
