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Well, I'm five days post-op.  Aside from being very hungry right at this moment, all is well. I just CAN'T WAIT to go to the doctor on Monday to get this drain out. I will prayerfully feel a lot better. 

My prayers were answered in that I went through the procedure with minimal discomfort. Glory to God!!! The worst feeling thus far was pain I experienced in my upper right shoulder area. It was gas trapped from inflation during surgery. I was so relieved when that was gone! Now my stomach area is sore. I'm not quite sure when that is expected to go away, I will inquire on Monday.

Lastly, as previously stated, I'm hungry. I haven't had anything but liquid for the past 14 days. Other than that and a sore belly, I'm good to go. 

Till next time....

In a few hours I will be off to the hospital. I'm feeling some kinda way....I really don't know. I'm not having reservations...just different thoughts. 

This past week of the liquid diet wasn't too bad.  Difficult, but bearable. I'm really very hungry now. It's after midnight, so of course I can't have ANYTHING now. The good news is, I'm sleepy, so I'll sleep through this last bout of starvation.  All I know is, when I CAN have one stem of broccoli, I will be dang appreciative!!

Oh...and this is what Blogs are for...memories...so you don't forget....So tonight, on DAY 7 of my liquid diet, I come home from work and my husband is frying pork chops. Really? He hasn't cooked (no one has) in a month of Sundays, and of all days, he decides to light up the house with the aroma of fried pork chops.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that if I can't eat, no one can. I just believe that it was insensitive to say the least. What worse, is that he had the audacity to tell me "if it bothers you that bad, eat a pork chop and forget tomorrow morning." Really?? Missed the point completely, but that's nothing new. However, that does not sound like the makings of a good support system to me. We shall see.

Well, I'll fall asleep talking to God. If no one else, He will give me what I need to press through this! I can't wait to throw my medicine away!!!!!

Until next time....

 

Well....today was a pretty good day.  I feel like I got a lot accomplished.  I went to the hospital for initial testing.  I had lab work completed, an EKG, chest Xray, visit with the Nutritionist, and the Personal Trainer. It was a log morning, indeed...but at least I got stuff done.

My workout session was the best and the worst all a the same time.  I haven't exercised in so long, other than walking. Today I pressed past the horrible pain in my knees  and did about 3 miles of cardio exercises and some crazy manuvers with a kettle ball. I was sweating like a pig and I drank more water in that 45 minutes than I have all month!! 

Well...thats my end-of-the-month update.  Not really sure whats next.  I know I have to make an appt. with my Gastro Dr., get a clearance from my PCP, then I think stuff gets submitted to the insurance co for approval.

Till next time.....

Well....this is a start. And guess what? We're OFF TO THE RACES! 

After having visited this and many other websites, I see there is A LOT to think about. My reason for seriously entertaining the thought of bariatric surgery is simple: I WANT TO LIVE. 

So, right now I have HBP, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes (sugar levels running 7.2 and up), mild sleep apnea, arthritis in BOTH of my knees, chronic hip pain, and a benign tumor that has affected my hearing in one ear. Out of SEVEN illnesses/diseases/ailments....only ONE has nothing to d with the fact that I am 315 lbs.

Years and years and years of taking care of everybody else except ME.  Working  a lot. My career in general. Horrible eating habits. Genetics.  All of these things have played a part in getting me where I am today.

Now its time to lay the plans for where I'm going from here.