Scared to death!

Hi Dawn. As strange as it sounds, i was not scared at all. Not even as they were wheeling me into the OR. I am not sure where your surgery is, but the Foundation Hospital in Edmond was extraordinary. They made me feel so comfortable and made sure that I had everything I needed and also my husband. I think when you get to the point I was and where you are now, you have made a peace with your decision and therefore, anxiety is limited. Don't second guess yourself. Today is day 8 and I have lived on water, Fuze, jello, broth, popsicles, and diet cran-grape juice. The hospital had a broth that was so good even my husband drank it a couple of times. He found it at Crest Foods in Edmond. They have beef and chicken. It is called HerbOx. It is tons better than Swanson or any others I have had. Packets to mix with water. As far as being hungry, not at all. My family is cooking and eating in front of me and of course i say, "that smells so good," but I have no hunger feelings at all. I even spent yesterday watching the food network and writing down recipes to try later. d Like I posted earlier, have your support people there to keep your mind occupied. Hopefully you won't have the emotional days i did. keep busy. let me know how you are doing and good luck.

I am already online trying to find the HerbOx. I don't like jello do you think apple sauce would work or is it to thick? I kind of went through the emotional thing in 2005. I lost 50lbs and was able to buy clothes at regular stores, etc. I couldn't sit still. I was always looking for something to do and when I couldn't find something I wanted to eat or got mad because my life was so boring. Food was my friend and my entertainment. I started reading and walking and I finally settled down. Oh I almost forgot.......I am emailing from Mississippi but will have my surgery in Louisiana. Could you tell me what a typical menu is for you. What do you eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner....etc. I appreciate all your insight and can't thank you enough!!!!

hi dawn. I am actually only 10 days out so i am still on liquids only, along with jello and popsicles. 4 more days and i am going to try a scrambled egg. i don't think i've been this excited for an egg ever. applesauce was not one of my choices with my doctor. i am feeling great except i started having a reaction to the glue on my incisions. it didn't happen until 7 days after the surgery which the doc says is very rare. it feels like it is burning from the inside out since it is down inside the incisions. now there is lots of benadryl and creams. i am walking 2 miles on my treadmill everyday. it's 107 outside and just drains me when i walk out the door. i weighed today and have lost 38 pounds. you will be do great. as soon as i am on soft foods, i'll let you know my daily menu. i'm sure it will be exciting!!! haha