PrettyBird
I started a blog...
Nov 05, 2007
Hi Everyone!
I decided to start a blog and will be posting my progress there. Please check out http://cathyswlsjourney.blogspot.com/. I will continue to add photos to my albums here, but will also post them on the blog.
Thanks!
Cathy!
I haven't posted here in a while...
Oct 28, 2007
I haven't posted on here in a while. My surgery was originally scheduled for May 30, 2007 and a week and a half before, the insurance called and denied approval. I crashed emotionally at first and then became more stubborn going forward. The one thing that I haven't done is let myself get my hopes up until, well... TODAY!
Now surgery is three days away and I am starting to get a bit jazzed. I have total faith in my decision to move forward with this major change in my life, my surgeon, and my support system. My husband is still unsure about this, but is doing this best to be supportive. He is, of course, going to be there on surgery day, as is my Mom. My family thinks this is a good decision and supports me totally.
KimJ has consented to be my OH Angel (Thank You Kim!!!)
She works for the same company I do. It'snice to find someone local to do this. She will be posting news on my recovery. Thanks also to everyone on OH for all of the support, advice and helping me to get to this point. You guys are the best!!!
Now surgery is three days away and I am starting to get a bit jazzed. I have total faith in my decision to move forward with this major change in my life, my surgeon, and my support system. My husband is still unsure about this, but is doing this best to be supportive. He is, of course, going to be there on surgery day, as is my Mom. My family thinks this is a good decision and supports me totally.
KimJ has consented to be my OH Angel (Thank You Kim!!!)
She works for the same company I do. It'snice to find someone local to do this. She will be posting news on my recovery. Thanks also to everyone on OH for all of the support, advice and helping me to get to this point. You guys are the best!!!
As time goes by...
May 18, 2007
I ate some carbs (cereal) for breakfast this morning and felt a LOT less loopy today. It was nice to be able to concentrate. I've had protein the rest of the day and had a nice big helping of veggies with dinner.
13 days to go until my surgery date and I get to join the losers bench. I'm anxious to get surgery over with and start on the recovery process but time seems to be passing so slowly.
Everyone at work has started realizing that, as of next Friday, I will be gone for six weeks so they are starting to pick my brian. It makes me realize how valuable I am to the department and eases my worries about my boss wanting to replace me with the temp that is coming in while I'm gone. I am looking forward to the break.
13 days to go until my surgery date and I get to join the losers bench. I'm anxious to get surgery over with and start on the recovery process but time seems to be passing so slowly.
Everyone at work has started realizing that, as of next Friday, I will be gone for six weeks so they are starting to pick my brian. It makes me realize how valuable I am to the department and eases my worries about my boss wanting to replace me with the temp that is coming in while I'm gone. I am looking forward to the break.
Day 2 of Pre-Op Diet
May 17, 2007
Today is the second day of my 1000 calorie/day pre-op diet. I'm doing a milk, fruit and protein shake for breakfast and lunch, one Dannon Carb & Sugar Control Yogurt Smoothies for each of my a.m. and p.m. snacks and then a sensible, low-fat dinner - green salads w/meat of some kind. So far it's been pretty easy to stick to - largely because I'm so motivated. I am feeling like the reduction in calories is affecting my ability to concentrate. I think that's just because I am used to much more food, including carbs, and I'm probably going through some sort of withdrawl symptoms. I am being very careful to be sure that I am getting more than 60 grams of protein each day which is what I have read is the minimum daily requirement. This whole effort is to not just get thin, but to also get healthy.
14 Days to Go!
14 Days to Go!
Today I hate being a girl!
May 17, 2007
Once each month for about 3 days, I HATE being female. I get menstrual cramps from my chest to my knees and all I want to do is crawl into my bed and wait for the Advil Liquigels to kick in. They come on so quickly that it's often hard to pre-empt the pain. The only up-side to this in this month is that I'm getting this over with in plenty of time to deal with surgery. The last thing I would need is cramps AND surgical pain.
15 days to go!
15 days to go!
Another Crazy Day!
May 15, 2007
Yesterday put me so far behind. Thank goodness that Shasta is feeling better. I think I have a case of short-timer's syndrome. I just want the next two weeks to zip by so I can get off work and out of school for six weeks and relax and think about what I need for me.
Tomorrow I start a 1000 calorie/day pre-op diet. That's going to be a challenge. 16 days to go!
Tomorrow I start a 1000 calorie/day pre-op diet. That's going to be a challenge. 16 days to go!
Some days are more challenging than others...
May 14, 2007
Our yellow lab is just over 1 year old and we had to take her to the vet for the first time today (she's had all of her shots, by the way). She hasn't been able to keep any food down now for 48 hours. We were worried that she had caught something or had a blockage somewhere. 2 X-Rays, 1 shot, 1 Rx, and $256 later we learned that she had ate some small pieces of rubber (from a new toy) and they were giving her an upset tummy. Once she passes the rubber pieces, she should be fine.
I sure hope the stress level decreases some over the next 17 days until my surgery or I'm going to need the anesthesia just to relax!!!
I sure hope the stress level decreases some over the next 17 days until my surgery or I'm going to need the anesthesia just to relax!!!
Blisters! I hate 'em!!!
May 13, 2007
I keep getting blisters when I go walking! I have tried old sneakers, new walking shoes, and sandals and tried them all with socks and without socks. They all give me blisters at one point or another. It's so frustratng! I am trying to go walking in order to become more healthy and keep getting sidelined by blisters. Uggggggghhhh!
BTW...18 days until my surgery date!
BTW...18 days until my surgery date!
Went to a festival today!
May 12, 2007
My DH and I went to the Whole Earth Festival in beautiful Davis, CA on the UC Davis campus. This is a fun event that focuses on crafts, environmental issues, local, federal and world politics, and art. I haven't been to this particular festival in nine years because I didn't want to take the chance of running into my ex-hubby or any of this friends. Well, we didn't run into any of them and had a nice long series of walks. I wish we could have taken our WD (Wonderful Dog) but she hasn't quite developed "company manners" yet and would have been on sensory overload BIG TIME! It will probably be another couple of years before we can take her to events like that.
I was able to find some new sandals will be good to wear at the hospital when I go in for my WLS. They also complete an outfit for a Tiki Party my DH and I were invited to on the 26th (4 days before my surgery date). I also plan to wear that outfit on the ride home as it is very loose fitting and should not irritate my incisions at all.
I was able to find some new sandals will be good to wear at the hospital when I go in for my WLS. They also complete an outfit for a Tiki Party my DH and I were invited to on the 26th (4 days before my surgery date). I also plan to wear that outfit on the ride home as it is very loose fitting and should not irritate my incisions at all.
19 Days to go...Could they go any slower???
May 11, 2007
I am still very excited about my impending surgery, but my coworkers are also becoming excited about my surgery too. I haven't been shy about letting folks know what I'm planning. The problem is that everyday I get asked if I'm excited or scared. The first couple of times are ok. After that it gets tiring.
I also just learned that my surgeon is planning on having me out for six weeks! At first I was thinking "NO WAY! That is waaaaayyyyy too long!" But now that my boss has decided to get a temp while I'm away, I know I won't come back to a desk heaped with work that has been waiting for me for six weeks. I think taking the time could be good for me both in recuperating from surgery and taking a mental health break from a very busy (if satisfying) environment.
I also just learned that my surgeon is planning on having me out for six weeks! At first I was thinking "NO WAY! That is waaaaayyyyy too long!" But now that my boss has decided to get a temp while I'm away, I know I won't come back to a desk heaped with work that has been waiting for me for six weeks. I think taking the time could be good for me both in recuperating from surgery and taking a mental health break from a very busy (if satisfying) environment.
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10/31/2007
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Apr 06, 2007
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