Getting Closer!!

Mar 18, 2012

I got pre-op clearances that I need to do.  My doc's office faxted them to me.  I have to get some blood tests, a chest x-ray, and an EKG.  I have to bring the results with me to my pre-op appointment on the 2nd.  I am getting my blood tests and chest x-ray tomorrow, and this Thursday, I am seeing my PCP and they will do the EKG for me.  Yes!!  

I am excited and even proud of myself.   I had quit smoking for my original surgery over 4 years ago.  I didn't look back until this last summer.  I had broken up with my boyfriend at the time, and for some DUMB reason decided to smoke a few cigarettes.  I started out slow, then worked my way back up to almost a pack a day!!  UGH!!  I was even starting to have trouble breathing.....and trying to jog again, forget it!! 

So, kept thinking about my upcoming surgery, and what if I am not allowed to have surgery because I am smoking?  LIke, what if some of the tests I am having to do, would not come out good because of it?  Also, I am doing to this to FINALLY get down to goal, and to be healthy......so why in the heck am I putting so many poisons in my body every day??   Not cool.

I smoked my last cigarette I think Wednesday morning.  I finished off a pack that I had and haven't bought anymore.  I am craving one, but I will not go there!!  I can't!!  let anything derail this gift I have been given at a second chance at WLS.  I control me.....I am strong......I can do this!!  I keep repeating this to myself.  Heck, I am already breathing better, so I KNOW this was the best thing for me!!  I am very glad I put them down again.  

I have been stocking up on Vitamin Water, and will start getting some Isopure and will order some unflavored portein powder and maybe some chicken broth falvored protein powder.  I want to be prepared.  My sweet boyfriend says he will follow the post-op diet with me......I know it's not fair, since he will have his regular stomach and will be ravenous....but he is insisting.  He is such the man!!  I am not sure how I got so damn lucky, this time around, but I am certainly glad I did!!  

Two weeks from Tuesday, I will be sleeved!!  Yay!!!

My weight has been up, and it sucks!!  I was back up to 193 this morning!  I know some of it is water weight, but I know I have also been bad wiht my eating.  Cookies, chips......candy, and some protein sprinkled in a few places.   ha ha ha ha Seriously, I think I am PMSing, so the cravings have been severe.  Okay......off to get some protein in, made chili!! Yum!!  Have a great week, everyone!!

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