SJb41976
Almost 1 week down
Feb 12, 2016
This has been an interesting week. Not only did I start my pre-op diet with special food, my boys have been out of school 3 days for snow, but mainly because roads are icy. And....I have been sick with sinus crud and a migraine for THREE FREAKING DAYS. Yes, I am a little upset about that. I had to stop taking my birth control pills before surgery and my migraines are triggered by hormones...so, yeah. Also, I am sure not eating real food can trigger headaches too. At any rate, I am glad this week is almost over. Each day I say to myself, "tomorrow will be a better day". It's the migraine that is killing me. I take prescription meds so I get relief but the headache comes back, which is typical. And they usually last three days if it is indeed hormonally related.
Otherwise, I am doing good. I have lost weight but I don't get on the scale every day, but I could easily lose 10 pounds just this week. Tomorrow my husband and are going out for Valentines Day. And yes, I am going to eat. We are going to a farm to table restaurant. Everything is local and organic. I will be eating Paleo. I don't think my shrinking liver will be compromised, especially since I have 2 more weeks before surgery. If it was a week before or sooner, I probably wouldn't do it. Doctor's pre-op diets vary so much, it's crazy. But I do want to show my doctor that I am compliant and following orders. The last WEEK I am on liquids only so...I think everything will be cleaned out before surgery.
Being sick has been a good distraction, especially with my kids being home. I have had no energy. Thankfully, they are old enough to somewhat fend for themselves. And my husband works from home so I always have support.
I haven't had lots of negative emotions regarding food. I know this too shall pass. I have been on the facebook DS group page a lot and it helps seeing how everyone is doing, how much weight they have lost, how "normal" they are. Life will be normal again for me, my new normal, and I am looking forward to that. This is a few weeks and when I look the big picture, it will be but a blip on the screen.
