September Sleeves...and friends
Just the usual pre-op nerves I think
My op is scheduled for Wednesday the 17th. It's an all in one - take out band and turn stomach into sleeve.
I haven't had a lot of info from the Prof about post -op eating so I'm planning two weeks liquids, two week mushies and two weeks soft foods. I've made and frozen five of my favourite soups in small quantities and bought a supply of Usana protein shakes that i like.
Prof says one night in hospital and a week off work and I'm a bit concerned that won't be enough but since I'm the boss, I guess no-one will really give me a hard time if I take more time off.
And yes, I'm really aware right now that I am planning on having about 80% of my stomach removed and that it's a non-reversible procedure that carries risks just like any surgery does.
Ive arranged for my dog (a six month old puppy) to go to doggy day care for the day of surgery and the day after as well as having a dog walker come in.
It's not that I'm really having second thoughts - more like I'm just realising truly the size of this decision.
I am afraid of pain and nausea but I will be a big girl and ask for help. Pain control can be hard for me because I'm allergic to morphine. And my trusty bladder often goes on strike and won't let me pee after longer anaesthetics (all disclosed in the medical forms).
I just want to get this done now and yet I'm also a bit apprehensive.
Only five days away now.
