24 hours from now
Actually, less then 24 hours from now my surgery will be over. I got the call to be at the hospital at 6:30am tomorrow. I am first on the list which makes me happy. Dr. Brader told me the other day that he was allowing extra time for me because of my previous medical history. He wanted to be sure he had time to do it and do it right. I have no fears.
On a lighter note, I went to bed without dinner last night. I don't know if that was supposed to be a pun or not, but I like it!! Anyway, because of stress, surgery, my teenage son the rocket scientist, my wife, and my daughter who thought I ought to have one more meal for the road, and the fact that I haven't been sleeping well, I chose to take some drugs to help me sleep vs. going out and having one more really nice meal with my family. I went to sleep at 6pm last night and got up at 9am this morning. I am well rested and feeling so much more relaxed and less stressed. I am on all liquids today and so far, have been doing just fine with that.
I did get on the scale this morning and saw that I am 417.2 lbs. Down just a hair over 40 lbs since my initial consult with Dr. Brader back in June, and down over 50 lbs since this all started back in May. I bought myself a personal training and workout book to start Jan. 1 when I come out of the hospital. It also has a place to keep track of meals and such. It also has a place to for monthly measurements. I am taking my measurements tonight and also taking a picture to print and put in the front as well so I can see completely how far I go in 1 year.
Thanks to all of you for your words of encouragement. It means a lot to me, and I hope to become that to others in the future as I take my place on the losers bench!! Have a great evening and I talk to you on the other side.
PS, I don't do well with cold surfaces on my butt, so please have somebody warm up my seat on that bench!!
On a lighter note, I went to bed without dinner last night. I don't know if that was supposed to be a pun or not, but I like it!! Anyway, because of stress, surgery, my teenage son the rocket scientist, my wife, and my daughter who thought I ought to have one more meal for the road, and the fact that I haven't been sleeping well, I chose to take some drugs to help me sleep vs. going out and having one more really nice meal with my family. I went to sleep at 6pm last night and got up at 9am this morning. I am well rested and feeling so much more relaxed and less stressed. I am on all liquids today and so far, have been doing just fine with that.
I did get on the scale this morning and saw that I am 417.2 lbs. Down just a hair over 40 lbs since my initial consult with Dr. Brader back in June, and down over 50 lbs since this all started back in May. I bought myself a personal training and workout book to start Jan. 1 when I come out of the hospital. It also has a place to keep track of meals and such. It also has a place to for monthly measurements. I am taking my measurements tonight and also taking a picture to print and put in the front as well so I can see completely how far I go in 1 year.
Thanks to all of you for your words of encouragement. It means a lot to me, and I hope to become that to others in the future as I take my place on the losers bench!! Have a great evening and I talk to you on the other side.
PS, I don't do well with cold surfaces on my butt, so please have somebody warm up my seat on that bench!!
Congrats on your new journey in life. You'll do GREAT!!! We're not far from each other, I like seeing people close by on here. I had mine 2 months ago and I'm down 55 lbs since. I still don't have the appetite to eat or the want to eat..nothing seems to suit me but I'm definately keeping the protein coming. Good Luck and please let us know how you did ASAP!!
Awesome!!! MAybe I'll run into you at Dr Brader's office sometime :) I go out 1/28 for my 3 year follow up (LOVE THAT MAN!)
Oh and you better get used to being cold - it's the way of life post op! lol
BEst of luck tomorrow (not that you need it!) and we'll see you on the other side! Anyone that can post / e-mail / text to let us know you are out and resting comfortably?
Liz
Oh and you better get used to being cold - it's the way of life post op! lol
BEst of luck tomorrow (not that you need it!) and we'll see you on the other side! Anyone that can post / e-mail / text to let us know you are out and resting comfortably?
Liz
John, you think your butt doesn't deal well with the cold now just wait until you're half the person you are now - then your whole body is going to rebel at living in this frigid region - LOL!! I haven't been warm since October!
I am so happy for you and congratulate you on your wonderful accomplishments so far - that's awesome!! I lost 50 lbs prior to my surgery and my surgeon was thrilled about it because it made the surgery that much easier. I'm sure yours is going to be a great advantage as well.
Again, congratulations - Happy New Year and Happy New YOU!! Its an amazing, awesome, incredible journey - hang on and enjoy the ride!!
Kathy
I am so happy for you and congratulate you on your wonderful accomplishments so far - that's awesome!! I lost 50 lbs prior to my surgery and my surgeon was thrilled about it because it made the surgery that much easier. I'm sure yours is going to be a great advantage as well.
Again, congratulations - Happy New Year and Happy New YOU!! Its an amazing, awesome, incredible journey - hang on and enjoy the ride!!
Kathy
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
John,
Can you let me know where you got that book at to track everything? I'm always looking for something new and that sounds like it has everything in it! My surgery is one week from today, I'll be in surgery next Tuesday morning. I'll be happy to follow in your footsteps. If you need someone to post for you, just let me know.
Best of luck!!!
Melissa
Can you let me know where you got that book at to track everything? I'm always looking for something new and that sounds like it has everything in it! My surgery is one week from today, I'll be in surgery next Tuesday morning. I'll be happy to follow in your footsteps. If you need someone to post for you, just let me know.
Best of luck!!!
Melissa
High Wt/Consult Wt/Surgery Wt/Current Wt
347 341 328 170
1st Goal Wt: 225 (met 9/13/10) / 2nd Goal Wt: 200 (met 12/13/10) / 3rd Goal Wt: 190 (met 1/30/2011) / 4th Goal Wt: 180 (met 4/25/11) / After baby: 170 and holding for 8 months!
Total Weight Lost: 177!
http://wlstrusttheprocess.blogspot.com/
Trust the process....
Melissa
347 341 328 170
1st Goal Wt: 225 (met 9/13/10) / 2nd Goal Wt: 200 (met 12/13/10) / 3rd Goal Wt: 190 (met 1/30/2011) / 4th Goal Wt: 180 (met 4/25/11) / After baby: 170 and holding for 8 months!
Total Weight Lost: 177!
http://wlstrusttheprocess.blogspot.com/
Trust the process....
Melissa
I can't remember if I got it at Borders Books or Barnes and Noble. It was on the clearance rack. It is called "Personal Training & Workout Diary" by Hinkler Books. *****lerbooks.com) .
Thanks everyone. I guess it sounds like I ought to move south if my butt is going to freeze even more after surgery.
Thanks everyone. I guess it sounds like I ought to move south if my butt is going to freeze even more after surgery.
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