ACK!!! I'm on the upcoming surgeries list!!!

I guess that means it's getting close huh? ACK!!! I'm doing well. Still drinking 5 shakes a day. I have my last preop appointment tomorrow afternoon. My Doc is really strict in that if i have gained an ounce he won't be performing surgery on Wednesday. I have lost about 24lbs so that won't be a problem for me. He also tests urine for nicotine, but I've never smoked so I'm good there as well.

I've got this huge Vitamin reminder tray with all my stuff organized for after surgery. I've got Centrum Chewables (multi vits), Calcium Citrate Wafers, Biotin, Zinc, B12, Iron, Vitamin C, and vitamin D. Some of those I take 2-3 times a day..yikes!

Taking pills is new to me as other then obesity i've been healthy. In january my older brother was diagnosed with Diabetes and my father is also diabetic so I decided I wanted to do something before any of that happened to me. It seems like only a matter of time. I was greatful when my preop labs came bad great and no pre-diabetes as so many find out they have it just ebfore surgery.

I already know my 3 roomates for my stay at the hospital. Three lovely ladies and I'm  the youngest...LOL not by much...I turned 31 on Friday.

So everything is set and now I have 10 loads of laundry to finish today...YUCK!!!

Congratulations!  It's awesome to know in advance people who are having the surgery at the same time - I did too and I stay in touch with my "surgery sisters" and we can compare notes :)

I am srue you are going to do wonderfully!! We are all here behind you and it is good that you are taking charge of your health before it takes charge of you - so you will have a very healthy outcome and will avoid diabetes! Woohoo!!

And it is great that you know your roomates - you will have company so you can all help each other get up and walk walk walk...

We are all routing for you.... and ready to welcome you to the losing bench!! Hang on for the ride of your life!!!

Jackie

Sounds like you have a great start!.. Keep up the good work.     Caroline

Hey, Christy:  It's getting close!  Time is just going to fly for you.  Congratulations!  Best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy and full recovery.  You are in for the ride of your life -- a wonderful ride!  :)

Best of luck on your up  coming surgery, and you will be in my prayers! We are here for you and waiting on the loosers bench. Keep up the great job sounds like your on your way to a successful journey!

Congrats, and good luck.  Sounds like you are starting out ont he right path.  Keep the focus!

Good Luck Christy, I know two others who are having surgery that day!! I also have Dr. Barker and will be keeping you in my prayers, along with my other two friends one of which is Dr. Barker's also. I am not looking forward to the liquid preop diet, but knowing it is a means to an end, I know I can do it, just like you are!!.
Good luck and God speed,

Let us know how you are!!..

Barb

Yep...it is almost here!  Soon you will be on the losers bench with us.  I am so happy for you.  Kudos to sticking to the 5 shakes a day and even better for the 24 lb loss so far.

 

Are you ready to sit back and enjoy the ride of your life?

Hi Christy,

You are doing GREAT!!!!  Keep up the good work and the awesome attitude.  Your surgery is almost here and before you know it you will be through the surgery and on your way.  I hit one month post-op yesterday and while I don't fully see the results, I have had so many people come up to me and say they can see a difference, if not in my weight then in my attitude and the my overall being.  The vitamins are extremely important and I think they contribute to this new me everyone is seeing!!! 

Good luck, I will be praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Amanda