Liquid Diet

My liquid diet starts today!   The funny thing is that's been pretty much all I have been able to consume for months now.  I guess its the fact that someone told me that I can have food as opposed to actually just not being able to eat.  Plus, it makes this whole revision thing much more real.  I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and signed all the consent forms and had a mini breakdown in the office.  I'm not scared because I know all the risks but I am scared of the unknown.  What if this doesn't solve the problems?  He told me yesterday that I will lose more weight - I really only have about 25 lbs to play with (I've managed to stay at 135 even without eating).  I can't imagine myself any smaller.  I guess I'm just a big ball of emotions and now I get to deal with a 2 day bowel pre on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. YUCK!  

Jessica

Jessica, where are you having your revision surgery, what doctor, and what procedure? Maureen

I am having a revision of my RNY with Dr. R at St. Francis Hospital

Jessica

That sucks Jess about the timing of the bowel prep. But just think that you will be getting fixed. Be positive. Have the breakdown after If Dr. Raft can't fix you. We will be thinking of you!

 My thoughts are with you and I wish you success on your journey.  I have had great success with Dr R and hope you will also. Timing of the bowel prep stinks, but it just brings you closer to an end to your problems.

Good Luck

Nancy

trust your Dr. I love Dr.R he by far is the most caring and smart DR I have been to in a long time. I have found if I stick with his plan I really have no problems.
best of everything to you. Kathy

Hey Sweetie,

I'll be giving you a BIG Hug next week at our post-op seminar on Tuesday.  You're in my thoughts & prayers through this time.  You're a fighter girlie & I know you'll be fine.

I'm also very emotional.. I had my nutritional appt/seminar last week & lost it in Judy's office a little.  I'm trying VERY hard to stay focused of the end result.. BUT I'm also scared of the unknown with what's going to happen after the revision & if I'll be "normal" again.

The ONLY upside with this is I do not need to do the liquid fast as my BMI & weight is where it needs to be.  I'm also going to lose ALOT more weight & since I'm pretty much on fluids now Judy & Dr. R aren't concerned with shrinking my liver more. 

I'm so scared to be back down at a 1-ounce pouch AGAIN & having to do this all over again. 

I see Dr R on Monday to do all the paperwork & go over questions...  (I have a TON).  January 6th cannot come quick enough.  

I'm thankful Jess that you & I have each other for moral support.   I got a little emotional last night & this morning with my husband.. I'm a BALL of emotion right now & just so angry & pissed off with this whole thing. 

Working out ALOT since I know I'll be on restrictions after surgery & it keeps me mentally focused. 

I can't imagine you getting any smaller Jess.. you were a peanut the last time I saw you.  

Please know I'm here for you and if you need anything even if it's just to rant & rave CALL ME.. & I'll see you Tuesday morning.

Lots of good thoughts, hugs, & love
Mickey