1 week from today!

My gall bladder is coming out.  I found out earlier this week that my surgeron cancelled my originally date and moved it up TWO weeks!  I've been busier than a one armed paper hanger trying to squeeze this into my live over the next week.

I have a huge list of things going on and of course this is the most important but the other things undoubtedly cannot be changed or really wait.  I will be spending my entire night tonight in the laundromat doing laundry which is appears to be from a friggin' army!  Every sheet, every towel, every comforter and I think every piece of clothes I own.  It's in trash bags ready to go so no turning back. 

Needless to say I have been highly stressed and my band has been WAY too tight since my last fill almost a month ago.  I'm started to even experience some reflux so I have to get some fluid removed.  This past month has been a major stall because I've not been able to get out of work to go and do the unfill.  Between my last visit to the ER and other Dr. visits getting ready for the cholecsystectomy, I have just not been able to take the time off

I have been the queen of PB-ing and sliming and sliders have been my best friend but even those have given me issues.  I've been fluctuating up and down about 3lbs from 252-255 so no real gain which is good but of course no loss since my diet is outta whack.  I'm dissappointed because I really wanted  to break 250 this month

Hopefully after the Gall Bladder surgery I can get on track.  I am going for my pre-op and slight unfill next week.  I'm attempting to try a few days of liquids next week too if I can muster up some will power to kick the sugars and mentally survive on protein shakes and sugar free everything else.

I told myself before I ever had surgery that if I lost 100lbs in year I would feel accomplished.  I honestly have to stick to that although in my mind I truly it to be more like 125lbs. 

One day at a time....one day at a time! 

Nikki,

you have so much going on. I  wish we lived a bit closer so we could help you more...

Just focus on getting healthy and doing the best you can...  I hope the band issues subside soon and after the GB removal recovery you can get back on track with everything.

I know Nessa me too.  And the worst part is there is so much more to that list driving me crazy. 

*I have construction going on at my house starting two days before surgery. 
*I have someone temporary living with me who is moving in this weekend.
*I trying to get things together for my family to come down from PA next week to take me to surgery.
*I have a furniture delivery coming on Saturday
*I have to go get my blood work done either Saturday or Monday morning.


I almost fell asleep on the train this morning even though I went to bed at 8pm last night and passed out til the dog was barking at 5am to let her out! And I still went back to bed. 

Mental exhaustion is real!  Although surgery is surgery, I hope that I will be able to get some much needed rest in the days following! 

Then come HELL or HIGH WATER!  I need a vacation! 

Thanks for always being there

hey nikki,

if your experience after gallbladder surgery is anything like mine (i had my GB out last fri) you will be getting some rest.

as for the sugars and weight loss, don't fret, you will get there.


relax and good luck!


brian

Nikki, you only have to hang on 1 more week! I know after they take your Gall Bladder out it will be smooth sailing for you. Stop setting goals for yourself until the surgery is over and you are back on track. You are setting yourself up for failure, I know that before you know it you will be changing your weight ticker weekly. Start looking at all the positive goals that you have achieved, you still have done really well. Keep us posted, good Luck with the surgery.  I have complete faith in you, I wish you could feel the same. Hopefully one day that will come.  Leslie:)   P.S. You must be a old soul, I can't tell you how long it's been since I've heard busier than a one armed paper hanger!