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I am approximately 78 hours away from surgery. Most of you realize my emotional
state at this time: ecstatic and yet, apprehensive. I have completed my seemingly
endless research, filled out all the paperwork, paid all the bills, passed all
the pre-op tests, purchased some required supplements, read and re-read the surgical
manual, bought some of my food, made arrangements for my dog, Lucy, enlisted help
from the family, packed a bag for the hospital, and now I have begun the countdown.
It has been an overwhelming adventure so far, and when I look in the mirror and
see the "skinny girl" looking back, I can only smile and say, BRING
IT ON!!!!!!!! I hope to get pre-op photos on the website soon, but until then....I
would humbly appreciate all your prayers and positive thoughts! It is so encouraging
to read all your testimonials (it gets me through any doubts I may have); I feel
like I've found a new family. God Bless all of you! UPDATE:
Hello Everyone. I am now four weeks out. It has not been what I call a "breeze"
by any means, but when I compare myself to some of the other testimonials, I guess
I really haven't had it so rough. My biggest surprise so far is the fact that
my entire day seems to revolve around planning for meals, shopping for meals,
looking up recipes, comparing labels, drinking water, swallowing pills, and going
to the bathroom. I experienced "buyer's remorse" for the first three
weeks: wondering why I did this to myself....was it worth it? I have lost 20 pounds,
and that's wonderful, but as so many have explained to me, I'm not really in the
"losing weight" mode yet, which explains why I haven't lost an ounce
since my 2 week checkup. I'm still having problems with lactose intolerance (and
you would think I could remember to take my Lactaid BEFORE I eat dairy!!!). For
instance, tonight I am doubled up in pain because I ate fat-free cottage cheese
for lunch.....not a fun night.
I have my 8 week checkup on May 9th with
Dr. Husted. I'm praying that everything is okay. I'm still feeling a little rough
around the edges.....perhaps it's my age, 58! My family looks at me with pity
because of the discomfort I often feel....and of course reinforce my bad days
with the "maybe this surgery wasn't a good idea" speeches. I keep telling
myself...things WILL get better...but it's difficult to believe myself at times.
I am definitely in the "learning and experimenting" mode. I
have so many bad habits to get rid of....it is hard work. But nothing worth having
comes easily, right? I will update after the 9th of May....
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