7 days post op

Hello everyone I just wanted to update you, I went to the Dr. today for my 7 days post op followup.  This has been an incredible last 7 days.  Once all the anesthesia wore off, I have had so much energy. I went out everyday after coming home from the hospital on last Wednesday and got my walk on.  I am still shocked at my results.  Since last Monday's weigh in the morning before surgery and today at my appointment I have lost 16 lbs.  Since starting my weight loss journey in Feb I have now lost a total of 26.5 lbs. Now don't get me wrong the liquid diet was not one of my favorite things.  I really didn't have an appetite the 1st few days.  But that soon went away.  The Dr. wants to see me in 2 weeks and he moved me to soft foods today!!!!! Wohooooooo! So hopefully I won't start my stall period and I will continue to lose. In 2 weeks I am anticipating that he will remove me from the exercise restriction and to normal foods. Continue to keep me in your prayers as my story is still being written!

Got my groove back

Went out 2 days in a row. Feeling so much better. I believe I've got my groove back. Didn't take any pain meds today. I'm ready to start driving. Hopefully the Dr will allow me to when I go to see him on Wednesday. Thanks again for all your support!

Thanks for all the prayers, visits and calls.

Thanks for all the prayers, visits and calls.  I'm on my way home to rest.  Praying for an speedy recovery so I can go celebrate my Great Aunt's 100th bday celebration on Saturday.

Today is the day that the Lord has made. ..

Wohoo I completed my pre op diet.  Thank goodness I made it.  Surgery is in 3 1/2 hours.  Yesterday wasn't as bad as I thought.  I stayed really busy and tried to not think about not being able to eat. I made myself drink the broth and sugar free popsicles and jello was my motivators. I also took Jacob to Frankie's fun park and played some Laser Tag. Getting ready to leave to go to the hospital.  I have to be there at 5:30 am. God willing I will see you soon.

God bless you all!

Cleared for Surgery...........

Hello Friends and Family,

Feeling excited today because I finished my 10 day antibiotics. I struggled with those because I can't swallow pills without putting food in my mouth to get them to go down. I also went to my pre-operative assessment today. Thank goodness I didn't have to give anymore blood (not sure if I had any left after last blood that was drawn). I had to have an EKG, the results came out great.  So I have been cleared for surgery on Monday. I'm getting excited, but at the same time I'm not looking forward to the 2 night stay. This will be my 1st time staying overnight in the hospital so they better strap me down.  Again keep me in your prayers and I will update this blog within a few days. 

Thanks so much to all my supporters.  Words can't express how much it means to me.

Grateful!!!!

10 days till surgery....5 days of pre-op diet

Greetings...
I'm 5 days in on my pre-op diet.  I've adjusted and discovered some new things during the last 5 days. SUGAR FREE ISN'T THAT BAD!!! For some reason I assumed sugar free meant it wasn't sweet.  I tried some sugar free popsicles, jello and pudding and it was actually good.  Jacob even liked it. This has been a big change especially since I can't  eat fried foods, potatoes, rice, and pasta.

But I'm hanging in there. 

Say a prayer for me so that I continue to be strong.

Work in progress

Motivated....

Lunch today!!!!

Started my 2 week pre-op diet today

So I started my 2 week pre-op diet today.   It wasn't that bad as I have been preparing myself for it. I had a great weekend and ended it with getting one of my favorite meals.  Popeye's...Goodness just think 2 weeks from today I will start a new chapter in my life.  I know that things will change tremendously but I'm up for a challenge. 

Please keep me in your prayers!

1 of my favorite meals......
my friends know when I travel this is a must have for me...

This was my breakfast....

This was my lunch......

Surgery date.....1st visit with the Dr.

So I went to meet my Dr. this am who will be doing my surgery that is tentatively scheduled for Monday July 22nd. He's really nice and young. All I could think about was Mariah from Married to the Medicine.  Maybe I could introduce him to my sister. Lol he told me that his birthday is also on the 22nd. He ordered some blood work.  So they took about 8 vials of blood. Didn't realize I had that much to give them! I'm getting excited now, I start my 2 week pre op diet on Sunday. So I need to find the nearest Popeyes chicken when I get to Columbia.  Everyone please enjoy your holiday and safe travels.  Bless you! ****my dietitian warned me about patients over doing it and she has seen some of them gaining weight while waiting for the surgery**** 

My 1st visit to the psychiatrist

Greetings!!!
So today I went to have my mental exam to make sure I'm mentally prepared for this life changing event. The encounter with the  psychiatrist was very different from what I had seen on tv. I expected to go in and lay on the couch and be asked some questions that I may not like. I called my Mother while I was on the way there and for the ones that know her, knows she's a mess, but she says don't go see them they might say you are CRAZY!!!  Lol, but I go on Wednesday to see the Dr. so hopefully I will get my results and my surgery date.

Bless you all!!!!