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I'm healing well. Had to go back to the hospital 2 days after I was released as I had come down with a virus. Fever and diarhea so was getting dehydrated.Spent an additional 2 days getting iv fluids, ct scan everything was fine just a virus.
Beginning to add cream soups, cottage cheese, yogurt to my diet. So far so good. Breaks up the monotony of just having protien shakes.
As of last Sunday I had lost 20 lbs since my pre-op appt.
I have my follow up appt with surgeon a week from tomorrow, then will probably go home to Maine the following week.

Today is my day. I never thought it would get here.
My surgery is scheduled for 12:30
I don't need to get to the hospital till 11:00.
right now I would almost do anything for a cup of coffee, but other than that I am really pretty calm.
I want to thank all of you who are thinking of me. It really means alot to know I have so much support.
Love to you all and I'll post when I get home.

Still doing the protein powder twice a day and 1 small meal. I just stir the protein powder into a cup of coffee and it's just like hot cocoa. I've lost 12 lbs.on my pre-op diet so far. I've learned to like black coffee; the transition was pretty easy as I normally took it with just a bit of skim milk anyway. Tomorrow I am on straight liquid diet. Then Tuesday is my big day. i'm very excited; no second thoughts as I know I am doing the right thing for me. I am looking forward to a new beginning. I feel sooo blessed to be given this chance. I've also been fortunate enough to participate in a study on weightloss surgery for diabetics. Hopefully I'll somehow be able to help another diabetic.
ON MY WAY TO BEING HEALTHY

11 days to go,WOW I can hardly believe it realy is going to happen. I'm soo excited. My pre-op diet is going ok. 3protien shakes a day and 1 lean cuisine. I'm realy surprised that it isn't  bothering me and I'm not realy hungry.  (hint... I heat the protein shake, chocolate flavor; then add 1/2 cup black coffee) very satisfying and it fills me up. My taste buds are happy, my stomach is happy ( or in shock Haha)
I'll see how long this lasts before I'm ready to kill for food.Ha
SO FAR SO GOOD.
I have my faith and my daughter's support to keep me strong.
I KNOW I CAN DO THIS! I've given up the booze; I've given up the smokes; this is just the next logical step to getting healthy.

Finally I have a date. March,11,I'll have my surgery
I began this journey last July. I live in Maine, but am having my surgery at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence RI. I'm doing this so I can stay with my daughter after my surgery.  
After many months of traveling for appointments and family commitments, it is finaly going to happen. I'm very excited. 
I'll be 55 on Feb.27. What a great way to celebrate my birthday. Starting a new life; a new way of living. BEING HEALTHY