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Topic: 3 More Days!!!
Hello everyone!!! Well I'm Jessica and i am from California, Central Valley, I have been on here about 1 1/2 months and i love this website!! I try to get on here as much as i can.. I am having surgery on the 5Th!! and i am so excited, not really nervous at all I have had my pre-op with my doctor and i also had all my pre-op stuff done at the hospital already i cant believe its finally here...What a long journey it has been but the time is finally here and cant wait to start a new life!!! I saw some posts up about time people are taking off work, everyone is different, I am taking a month off work!! I think I'm more excited about the time off than the actual surgery!(ha ha no just kidding) everyone on here is so nice and i cant wait to share my post op pictures and post op experiences with those who will be having surgery soon!!!! Thanx to all of you!!
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Topic: RE: Leaving for Disney tonight!
Oh I have not been since I was a very little girl, and was to short to ride all the rides. LOL
I am so jealous.. Have a blast, and we will hear from you again soon..
Hugs,
Jenn
I am so jealous.. Have a blast, and we will hear from you again soon..
Hugs,
Jenn
Topic: RE: Did anyone work the day before surgery?
Every doctor is different, but I have surgery on the 6th, and I have to take my 
cleansing magnesium before noon on the 5th..
I would suggest like some of the others to take it the day before, and call into work.. You will become BEST friends with thetoilet, and it may cramp you up a bit, so staying home is the best, and you they are right, you don't want to have to deal with that the night of, what if you continue to feel like you have to go on surgery day... That would SUCK!!
So those are just my 2 cents...
Good Luck hun..
Jenn
cleansing magnesium before noon on the 5th.. I would suggest like some of the others to take it the day before, and call into work.. You will become BEST friends with the
toilet, and it may cramp you up a bit, so staying home is the best, and you they are right, you don't want to have to deal with that the night of, what if you continue to feel like you have to go on surgery day... That would SUCK!! So those are just my 2 cents...
Good Luck hun..
Jenn
Topic: RE: STARVING
The first few days are the toughest. You can do this... Remember what is waiting for you at the end of that liquid diet..
Keep yourself busy, and it will be easier to keep your mind off of it..
Keep your chin up sweetie.. If you need to talk, yell, scream, vent, anything, I am here for you..
Hugs,
Jenn
Keep yourself busy, and it will be easier to keep your mind off of it..
Keep your chin up sweetie.. If you need to talk, yell, scream, vent, anything, I am here for you..
Hugs,
Jenn
Topic: Count Down Checklist
Sleeve Surgery is Tuesday, Jan 6 at 11:30 AM -- about 82 hours away.
What am I forgetting?
I've checked all of my meds, but one -- caught by the pharmacist--and gotten replacement prescriptions for formulations so I can grind everything. The pharmacist found a really nifty pill crusher for me.
I have my vitamins, protein powder, and plenty of juices -- who knows what will taste good or bad after Tuesday. Bought a beginning supply of broths -- chicken and beef. Took advantage of sales on apple sauce and pureed fruit cups for a headstart on the end of the month.
New blender is in place and ready to go.
Kitchen cabinet over the blender rearranged to hold protein powder, non-perishable shake ingredients and vitamins. (Someday I will have more cabinet space. HaHa!)
Things to Do
Put labels on my bi-pap so that the water is added properly and they make sure the gel cushion on the mask is not not blocking my nose (if it is, I will swallow lots of high pressuer air -- definitel not good)
Sort out first week's vitamins into my brand new 28 compartment pill sorter.
Hide from world to avoid catching anything.
Laundry
Reconcile bank and make sure all monthly payments are set to go -- on less thing to worry about later.
The house is still a wreck, and I will do what I can to avoid conflict when my mother-in-law arrives. I will not stress over how much (or very little) help I get from my husband and teenage daughter. I will NOT put my fused back into spasm trying to bend, lift or carry more than I can manage. And I am only focusing on what I need for my own comfort and health at this point. Those who want more can do it themselves or shut up.
WHAT AM I MISSING?
What am I forgetting?
I've checked all of my meds, but one -- caught by the pharmacist--and gotten replacement prescriptions for formulations so I can grind everything. The pharmacist found a really nifty pill crusher for me.
I have my vitamins, protein powder, and plenty of juices -- who knows what will taste good or bad after Tuesday. Bought a beginning supply of broths -- chicken and beef. Took advantage of sales on apple sauce and pureed fruit cups for a headstart on the end of the month.
New blender is in place and ready to go.
Kitchen cabinet over the blender rearranged to hold protein powder, non-perishable shake ingredients and vitamins. (Someday I will have more cabinet space. HaHa!)
Things to Do
Put labels on my bi-pap so that the water is added properly and they make sure the gel cushion on the mask is not not blocking my nose (if it is, I will swallow lots of high pressuer air -- definitel not good)
Sort out first week's vitamins into my brand new 28 compartment pill sorter.
Hide from world to avoid catching anything.
Laundry
Reconcile bank and make sure all monthly payments are set to go -- on less thing to worry about later.
The house is still a wreck, and I will do what I can to avoid conflict when my mother-in-law arrives. I will not stress over how much (or very little) help I get from my husband and teenage daughter. I will NOT put my fused back into spasm trying to bend, lift or carry more than I can manage. And I am only focusing on what I need for my own comfort and health at this point. Those who want more can do it themselves or shut up.
WHAT AM I MISSING?
Topic: RE: STARVING
Im in the same boat,but i've been on this diet since christmas day, well i started Dec 26th because i was not giving up my christmas dinner.. Selffish nope.. Anyways i'm still starving and grumpie, i am starting to hate jello, and cottage cheese.....
So i hear ya, i'm ready for this fun fun to end and my new life begains. come on Jan 9th its not far out.. woo hoo..
Annmarie
So i hear ya, i'm ready for this fun fun to end and my new life begains. come on Jan 9th its not far out.. woo hoo..
Annmarie
Topic: RE: I had surgery today!
Hey Kim!! So glad to hear things went well. Congrats and welcome to the losers bench!
Revision Band to Sleeve scheduled 10/29
Topic: RE: Hi, I'm new to this board
I've been told that I will be in the hospital until thursday and then I have to overnight in a hospital. First thing friday morning, I go to the surgeon's office, get a check-up and then head home.
I feel very anxious for tuesday to get here. Surprisingly I haven't been nervous at all until last night and then it hit me. I would recommend to anyone to have a surgery after Christmas. There was so much going on that I didn't really focus on it until last night. I definately thought about it, but with all of the festivities going on, there was no time to get nervous.
Good luck to you as well. I'm so glad that I decided to check this group out.
I feel very anxious for tuesday to get here. Surprisingly I haven't been nervous at all until last night and then it hit me. I would recommend to anyone to have a surgery after Christmas. There was so much going on that I didn't really focus on it until last night. I definately thought about it, but with all of the festivities going on, there was no time to get nervous.
Good luck to you as well. I'm so glad that I decided to check this group out.
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