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Shetaz0028 · 08-03-2009, 08:56 AM

Yep, the count down has gotten into full swing. 17 DAYS!!!!!

I've started the liquid diet today and am surprised because the things are not that bad. Well the vanilla isn't that bad. I'm a little afraid of the "chicken" flavor but, whatever I have to do is what I'll do. The vits are wicked gross and have given me some really nasty breath. I'll be going and getting some Listerine at lunch that's for sure. I also have to remember to stop taking my vits and other meds on Thursday. Have to stop taking them 2 weeks before surgery.

Hubby and I did my measurements yesterday. OMFG!!!!!!!!!! I think Rhode Island is smaller than my waist

. I can not believe that I have let myself get to this point. I mean really last night just kind of sent me over the edge. Finding out that my stomach is bigger than I am tall. Wicked humiliating. I cried and cried and of course hubby just held me and let me get it out.

Well, it's time to go get my second shake for the day.

mistymee · 08-03-2009, 09:00 AM

Awww.. so nice of your hubby to just let you get that all out. make sure you take some before pics as well so you can compare afterwards.. it really does help when it seems things are moving slow!

jerseygrl684 · 08-03-2009, 09:19 AM

Oh im so excited for you. Seriously miss, we need pictures. Befores and afters... I expect to see your face on here all the time with updates.

I'm so proud of you already, you are gonna kick ass with this.

izanmanyzanz · 08-03-2009, 10:47 AM

congrats on your date lady. It will be my birthday that day but I will be thinking of you all day. I wish you the best of luck and fast healing. Im so glad your hubby is so good to you and is such a great support person for you. Love you.

Vikkator · 08-03-2009, 11:01 AM

Yes, definitely get the before pix. A friend of mine laminated a before picture for me. She did it for herself too, just as a reminder. I really like looking back at those pix. It makes me feel good to see how far I've come.

You're gonna be a hot mama someday and you're gonna love your new body.

Shetaz0028 · 08-04-2009, 06:08 AM

16 MORE DAYS!!!!!!

Day one of the liquid diet down. The vanilla and chocolate shakes aren't that bad. Actually they are better than the Slimfast ones. But, the chicken soup

super nasty. I'm gonna see if I can change that one out at the pharmacy. I didn't even get an oz in before I was sick to my stomach.

I got my newest samples from Celebrate and put them in my drawer last night. I had the strangest dream that I was post surgery like a year and still hadn't taken the vits. I had no idea when to start taking them cause I couldn't get a straight answer out of anyone and so I didn't take em. That of course woke me up freaking out.

Nothin like 3am cleaning ya know.

I have been trying to wean myself off my meds but, I think that is a loosing battle. I normally take a couple of Tylenol Pam's or Motrin 1600 before bed other wise the pain in my knees wakes me up. I didn't take any last night and that may have been the reason for that odd ball dream. Either way I'm a hurtin this morning and have a little swelling.

girl1dir · 08-04-2009, 07:01 AM

Charlie,
I am a bit late to this party, but I enjoyed your posts. Trials and tribulations make us what we are -- and you my dear -- are a FINE WOMAN!

I am my husbands best friend -- and he mine. I supported him through his pre-op diet by following exactly what he had to do. It was an amazing bonding experience and journey that I will never forget and I am so glad I did. I am willing to bet your hubby will have a greater appreciation for what you're going through by sharing in your experience. If he needs any spousal support, have him join up and PM me or Mark -- we're both always willing to help a friend in need.

Good luck! Be well! Tight hugs!
Michele

girl1dir · 08-04-2009, 07:05 AM

Charlie -- I was just thinking --
Do you have to get off the Motrin before surgery?
For any surgery I have had I am not allowed to take ibuprophen for about 2 weeks before surgery. It acts as a blood thinner and can cause issues during surgery. The WLS folks will know more about that -- but just in case -- I wanted to give you a heads up -- maybe talk to the doc.

Shetaz0028 · 08-07-2009, 10:52 AM

This is going to be painful but, I have to get it out of my head before I lose it.

Yesterday started out as a great day. Hubby supprised me by putting my birthday presents on the couch. 2 Magic bullets, a slap chop, and new bose ear buds for my I pod. It was great. I was actually excited about my birthday. I went to work as normal and checked in here.

At 1pm my world flipped upside down and inside out. My hubby called and told me I had to come home right away. After playing 20 questions and getting pissy with him he informed me that my daddy had died. At this point I don't know what happened. All I know is a 55yo man is gone. He's never been the same since mom died but, still.

I was kind of expecting something to happen but, still was not prepaired. Now, I'm finding I'm getting angry with myself for laughing and finding comfort in the fact that he's back with mom just where he wanted/needed to be. Yes, it hurts but, I wonder if something is wrong with me because it does not hurt enough. I'm functioning. I'm at work today, I'm on here posting. I'm such a horrible person because I should be flying to CO right now even though I would be of no help there. Even worse, I found myself asking what this would do to my surgery.

Rebirth_103008 · 08-07-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shetaz0028

Now, I'm finding I'm getting angry with myself for laughing and finding comfort in the fact that he's back with mom just where he wanted/needed to be. Yes, it hurts but, I wonder if something is wrong with me because it does not hurt enough.:

Actually, what you're feeling isn't all that odd. My mom got sick years ago and almost died. At one point, I was wishing she would go ahead and pass, because she was suffering at the time, was not happy, and had lost her will to live. I felt she would be more at peace on the other side than here. People were alarmed that I was not devastated or overly emotional while she was sick. My mom ended up living (Thank God) and has a new lease on life and will to live, but it's natural to want our loved one's to be happy even if that means to being here on this earth anymore. Sounds crazy I know. I wish you well and sorry about your loss. Hang in there. You're in my prayers.