Surgery tomorrow at 10:55!
Just got my call from Ottawa advising me of my surgery time. I have to be there by 8:30, surgery is at 10:55. This time tomorrow I will be coming out of surgery
Not sure if the whole thing has sunk in yet...I mean, I know what is being done. I've read a lot and visited these boards often, but it's kind of surreal?? It's my time...wow!
Optifast - the trick is ice, jack it up with flavours. Chicken boullion and sugar free jello will get you through...the hunger or what I think is hunger comes but it passes too. I would have to compare it to the urges you get for a cigarette. I quit years ago - twice - so I figured if I could handle that, I could handle this. Close to 17 lbs lost, I see the change in my abdomen already...I hope Dr Neville is pleased with me!!
I made 6 lbs of homemade meatballs and marinara sauce for meatball subs yesterday for 8 people - smothered in every cheese you can imagine, broiled to perfection...I also cooked a double batch of chocolate chip cookies and a gigantic ceasar salad...in other words it does get easier. If this girl can do it, anyone can!
I want to thank those 'who have walked before me'. The time you take to share your wisdom is truly appreciated. Such a wealth of information is shared here it really is a blessing to have the resources we have. This has prepared me well for life post-op - Thank you ~ thank you!
Well friends, please skooch over a bit more to make room for me tomorrow!
Hugs and love....Jo
Wishing you a speedy recovery........awesome on the weigh gone so far.....will be thinking about you tomorrow ....make room on the bench
Referral - October 3-2013 / Family Dr. Confirmed - October 31-2013 / Orientation call - November 11-2013 / Orientation (HRRH) -November 25-2013 / 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Huynh) - January 14-2014 / SW/RN/RD - January 17-2014 / Dr Glazer March 25-2014/ 2nd Surgeon Appt (Dr Huynh)- April 10-2014 / Surgery date - August 7-2014
I am wishing you an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery!
Referral to Ottawa: Jan/11 Info Session: May/11 Nurse: Feb/12 Dietician/Behavourist/Abdominal Scan: Apr/12 Pre-op Education Class: Feb. 6/13 Meet Surgeon Feb.15/13 Surgery with Dr. Raiche March 12/13!!
The race isn't given to the swift nor the strong, but it's given to the ones who endure it to the end...
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You will rock this.. See you on the BENCH. I am keeping it nice and warm for you
Referral December 3/12 ~ Orientation April 24/13 ~ Nurse Practitioner May 27/13 ~ Nutritionist May 31/13 ~ Social Worker June 3/13 ~ Sleep Study June 24/13 ~ Ultrasound June 27/13 ~ Sleep Study Results August 20/13 ~Nurse Prac. Appointment September 10/13 ~ Surgeon Appt. Dr. Glazier & Dr. Hagen October 16/13 ~ Pre-Surgical Class October 23/13 ~ PATTS November 7/13 ~ Surgery November 20/13