Pre-Op – Weight Loss Surgery Warrior

The Big Day

I’m up! I’m drinking my pre-op Gatorade and watching Survivor as a distraction. I’ve got to jump in the shower for my final pre-op surgical scrub. Then, in less than an hour, at 6 AM, I’ve got to checkin to the hospital! See you on the other side. Signed – My last pre-op post.

Nerves Kicking In

So, tomorrow is the big day. I should get a call by 3:30 this afternoon telling me when to show up. I’ve been under general anasthesia about 10 times for 7 or so surgeries. So, you would think I wouldn’t get nervous at all anymore. Yet, here I am. I’m not talking about some kindContinue reading “Nerves Kicking In”

Liver Shrinking Diet Weight Loss

At orientation back in November or December, they said “we hope to see you lose 10-15 pounds during the liver shrinking diet.” Im apparently crazy because I’ve had fleeting thoughts of – if I don’t lose that much are they going to think I cheated and cancel/delay my surgery? I know this is crazy. So,Continue reading “Liver Shrinking Diet Weight Loss”

Almost Ready!

I ordered my chewable vitamins, calcium, and iron. I start them on day 5 post-op. So, I needed to have them in hand. I also ordered some foldable waist yoga pants because, weird but true, I have no comfy pants for post-op. I’ve got a shopping list together to gather my clear and whole liquidContinue reading “Almost Ready!”

Pre-op Doctor Appointment

I’ve got the all clear despite learning that I’ve got a hiatal hernia. The surgeon is going to repair the hernia prior to proceeding with surgery. I had no clue I had such a thing! The PA said my stomach had slid up into my esophagus (which explains all the recent acid reflux!). So, they’reContinue reading “Pre-op Doctor Appointment”

Why Weight Loss Surgery?

A dear friend asked me to compose a list of the reasons I was having weight loss-surgery to help me push through the next 4-6 weeks. Here is my list. To regather my self-esteem To be a good example of health for 3 year old To be present for 3 year old’s graduation To beContinue reading “Why Weight Loss Surgery?”

Pre-op Planning

I have my final pre-surgical appointment with the surgeon tomorrow. I assume we will discuss vitamins in addition to the typical what to expect type of stuff. So, I’ll need to order vitamins and run to the grocers to be ready for my liquid and purée diet phases. I did do a little pre-op shoppingContinue reading “Pre-op Planning”

Update – Day 4 of the Liver Shrinking Diet

I’m still struggling with the liver shrinking diet. I’m hoping that being busy at work tomorrow will help with the mental component at least. I’ve updated the About Me page with my “Before” photos. I’ve linked my social media pages to the website (look at the bottom of the page to follow me on socialContinue reading “Update – Day 4 of the Liver Shrinking Diet”

Liver Shrinking Diet – Day 3

I’m starving! Yes, I’m mentally hungry but I’m physically hungry, too! It’s crazy for me to think I have to do this another 11-12 days. I WILL do it. It’s just not fun. And yes, I know that I’ll still barely be eating after surgery. At least then, though, I’ll be dealing mostly with mentalContinue reading “Liver Shrinking Diet – Day 3”

Weight Loss Surgery Prep

I started the liver shrinking diet yesterday. It consists of four protein drinks a day and one low cal meal. So, yes. I’m starving physically and mentally. I figure the mental starvation is good exercise but it still bites. I had to ask my husband to go get me tea because I’m unprepared to goContinue reading “Weight Loss Surgery Prep”