Discharged!

The surgery on Thursday want great. it took a tad longer than expected due to the hiatal hernia repair. It took about four hours. I stayed in the hospital two night instead of one due to my struggle with the pain and nausea. Last night, after getting home, I began vomiting. Fortunately, it didn’t last

The Big Day

I’m up! I’m drinking my pre-op Gatorade and watching Survivor as a distraction. I’ve got to jump in the shower for my final pre-op surgical scrub. Then, in less than an hour, at 6 AM, I’ve got to checkin to the hospital! See you on the other side. Signed – My last pre-op post.

Nerves Kicking In

So, tomorrow is the big day. I should get a call by 3:30 this afternoon telling me when to show up. I’ve been under general anasthesia about 10 times for 7 or so surgeries. So, you would think I wouldn’t get nervous at all anymore. Yet, here I am. I’m not talking about some kind

Liver Shrinking Diet Weight Loss

At orientation back in November or December, they said “we hope to see you lose 10-15 pounds during the liver shrinking diet.” Im apparently crazy because I’ve had fleeting thoughts of – if I don’t lose that much are they going to think I cheated and cancel/delay my surgery? I know this is crazy. So,

Almost Ready!

I ordered my chewable vitamins, calcium, and iron. I start them on day 5 post-op. So, I needed to have them in hand. I also ordered some foldable waist yoga pants because, weird but true, I have no comfy pants for post-op. I’ve got a shopping list together to gather my clear and whole liquid

Pre-op Doctor Appointment

I’ve got the all clear despite learning that I’ve got a hiatal hernia. The surgeon is going to repair the hernia prior to proceeding with surgery. I had no clue I had such a thing! The PA said my stomach had slid up into my esophagus (which explains all the recent acid reflux!). So, they’re

Why Weight Loss Surgery?

A dear friend asked me to compose a list of the reasons I was having weight loss-surgery to help me push through the next 4-6 weeks. Here is my list. To regather my self-esteem To be a good example of health for 3 year old To be present for 3 year old’s graduation  To be

Pre-op Planning

I have my final pre-surgical appointment with the surgeon tomorrow. I assume we will discuss vitamins in addition to the typical what to expect type of stuff. So, I’ll need to order vitamins and run to the grocers to be ready for my liquid and purée diet phases. I did do a little pre-op shopping

Update – Day 4 of the Liver Shrinking Diet

I’m still struggling with the liver shrinking diet. I’m hoping that being busy at work tomorrow will help with the mental component at least. I’ve updated the About Me page with my “Before” photos. I’ve linked my social media pages to the website (look at the bottom of the page to follow me on social