Glad to be adding to my diet...

Dec 31, 2010

Never thought oatmeal could be so good....
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Protein Drinks and Creamed Soups...

Dec 20, 2010

I am so tired of them both!! Only 3 more days and I can follow a pureed diet. I'm nervous about this, however I welcome change. Let's see with prep before surgery it has been about a month now. I think protein drinks/shakes are seeping out my skin. I've tried every cream soup made. And tell me way does every pizza commercial look so damn good? I'm not normally a pizza kind of girl. Thank you for letting me vent. Now I'll get back to drinking my protein H2O.

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My Update...

Dec 15, 2010

Last week this time I was I was blowing on a cup of tea, trying to get it to cool down before my midnight cut off. Tonight I enjoy sipping water. Just plain water. No Crystal Light or protein! It's a welcome from the sweet stuff I've mostly been drinking this week just so I can get liquids in.

I had surgery Dec 9th, went in that morning alone. In fact not many people know that I have had WLS. I will let select family and friend know when I'm ready for them to know. My reason for privacy was that I did not want people trying to make decisions for me, or people judging me. Anyway that morning I was pretty calm. I had said my prayers and felt great in God's Hands.

Woke up from surgery not to much pain. The only thing I wanted was for the nurses to let me sleep. Everyone that I came in contact with was pleasant, just a little demanding. "Can I get some blood'? "Are you ready for a walk"? The only problem I had was not being able to pee. The next morning a few urinary caths later and the threat of sending me home after I learned to self cath. I was walking around that hospital and peeing before I knew it. And good thing because I lived in MPLS and that night our first snow storm of the year was on it's way.  I call my cousin to pick me up, first person I told. Got home about 8p that night, put on some comfy pajamas, took a pill for pain and with my fridge and shelves stocked with things that I needed, I was knock out at home in my bed. So let snow, let it snow, let it snow.

Anyway this week has gone well. I think day by day the fluid and protein intake gets better and better for me. I started to put my tree up today however I decided against it. That might have been just a little to ambitious.
Also I discovered what smell-a-VISION is. My neighbor was cooking and the loving scent of garlic and onions slipped under my door. What was going on over there. The vision of a pot roast with potatoes, carrots and gravy danced in my head. Lawd I had to make me a cup of cream of mushroom soup!

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6 hours and counting...

Dec 08, 2010

I know I should be trying to get some sleep, however that's the last thing on my mind. I've just taken my first anti bacteria shower and I am trying to get down a cup of herbal tea before midnight the cut off time. Of course I have it to damn hot. I'm just trying to get a much fluid in me as possible. The object is to be as hydrated as I can. Surgery is in a couple of hour and I am pretty relaxed. I think it helped that I just kept to myself today and stayed busy. This way I don't get, " Are you nervous?" I think I have everything in order, I'm just going to go over Pre surgery info again and then try to get some kind of sleep. Will update when I'm home...

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echo results in...

Dec 01, 2010

Had my echo done yesterday and received the results today... Everything looks great, I am good to go. Hungry as hell at times from following the fast however.

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Pre-op History and Physical with Primary Care Provider

Nov 22, 2010

One more step closer to surgery. 

Saw my doctor today for H and P before surgery, appointment went well. Was recommended that I have an echo-cardiogram but assured that I had nothing to worry about. After echo I should be good to go. Let's see since being approved for surgery in July; I have had a gallbladder ultrasound, sleep study (CPap machine in tow), mental evaluation, dietitian appointments, attended support group meetings, attended Pre-op Preparation Class and searched the internet in and out. I've even lost the recommended weight lost the 15 pounds already (down from 287). I think I have everything covered. Since I'm already down to my before surgery weight I think I will just enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner in moderation and start my Pre-op surgery liquid diet a day late.

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RNY
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12/09/2010
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Nov 21, 2010
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