Last weekend before surgery ... relaxing, shopping, and "last meals"
Hello everyone. I get my sleeve on Friday 10/10, so this is the last weekend before my surgery.
Today my wife and I got massages. We had taken a trip last year to a resort on the Chesapeake Bay last fall and spent a weekend relaxing, including time in their spa. We wanted to go back this year, but since that will at least be postponed, we went to a local day spa and got a couples massage. Very relaxing and well deserved as I think we've both been anxious about the surgery.
We went to a local place that makes good burgers for lunch and we're going to Ruth Chris's Steakhouse for dinner. I've been going well with my pre-op diet, but wanted to have a day of 'last meals". I've lost over 20 lbs so far, so I'm not feeling too guilty a few good meals before the surgery.
I have been considering buying a new pair of shoes and was going to wait and ask for them for Christmas, but I basically used the surgery as an excuse to buy them early. They're a super comfy pair of Merrell Jungle Mocs. even though I had some sandals, I said I needed some comfy shoes that I could slip on for in the hospital and soon after the surgery.
I did my grocery shopping. I already had my protein powders, chewable calcium and chewable multivitamins, gas-X strips, and some things in-case constipation strikes. I got plenty of low cal fluids: Crystal Light, Sugar-free Kool-Aid, and Decaf iced tea that I add Splenda too. For my 1st 3 days, I got 100% juices to dilute, and some low-fat broths. For days 3-14, I have things to make my protein shakes with: sugar-free puddings, sugar-free syrups (chocolate, caramel, coffee), sugar-free carnation instant breakfast, low-fat cream soups (some will need to be strained), and sugar-free popcicles. I have a few things to start the pureed/soft stage on day 15, but I actually have my transition nutrition class before that, so I didn't get too much.
Tomorrow, I'll likely do some laundry and watch some football. I have pre-op appointments on Wednesday and then surgery on Friday. I am working Monday-Thursday and also have an exam for one of my MBA classes this weeks, so I'll be busy leading up to the big day.
Today my wife and I got massages. We had taken a trip last year to a resort on the Chesapeake Bay last fall and spent a weekend relaxing, including time in their spa. We wanted to go back this year, but since that will at least be postponed, we went to a local day spa and got a couples massage. Very relaxing and well deserved as I think we've both been anxious about the surgery.
We went to a local place that makes good burgers for lunch and we're going to Ruth Chris's Steakhouse for dinner. I've been going well with my pre-op diet, but wanted to have a day of 'last meals". I've lost over 20 lbs so far, so I'm not feeling too guilty a few good meals before the surgery.
I have been considering buying a new pair of shoes and was going to wait and ask for them for Christmas, but I basically used the surgery as an excuse to buy them early. They're a super comfy pair of Merrell Jungle Mocs. even though I had some sandals, I said I needed some comfy shoes that I could slip on for in the hospital and soon after the surgery.
I did my grocery shopping. I already had my protein powders, chewable calcium and chewable multivitamins, gas-X strips, and some things in-case constipation strikes. I got plenty of low cal fluids: Crystal Light, Sugar-free Kool-Aid, and Decaf iced tea that I add Splenda too. For my 1st 3 days, I got 100% juices to dilute, and some low-fat broths. For days 3-14, I have things to make my protein shakes with: sugar-free puddings, sugar-free syrups (chocolate, caramel, coffee), sugar-free carnation instant breakfast, low-fat cream soups (some will need to be strained), and sugar-free popcicles. I have a few things to start the pureed/soft stage on day 15, but I actually have my transition nutrition class before that, so I didn't get too much.
Tomorrow, I'll likely do some laundry and watch some football. I have pre-op appointments on Wednesday and then surgery on Friday. I am working Monday-Thursday and also have an exam for one of my MBA classes this weeks, so I'll be busy leading up to the big day.
Highest weight: 342 (8/08); Surgery weight: 324 (10/08); Lowest post-op weight: 212 (6/09); "Recommitment" weight: 249 (6/10);
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