Okay, I have gone one week and one day without pop. I never thought I could do that. I never relaized it, but I am addicted to bread and rice, too- mmmm bread. Since bread, rice, and pasta are forbidden fruits after surgery. I thought I could tackle one at a time. This week it will be bread.
I still don't have a surgery date yet. The way everything is going, I think it will be Nov. That's okay, it gives me time to figure things out and battle some demons. Wish me luck and willpower this week on the bread!
I had a follow up visit with my doctor. I was crying by the time I made it to the car. I knew I was obese, had high bp, and possibly sleep apenea. When he started going over my test results, I went in to shock. I have dangerously low levels of vitamin B, metabolic syndrome, and the left ventricle of my heart is beginning to weaken. My husband put a positive spin on it that I couldn't see- You are doing something about it and you caught it in time.
I have a titration study this coming Wed. I was diagnosed with sleep apenea 2 years ago but never treated. Sept 2nd I have an EGD scheduled. So more testing and then we will start talking about a surgery date.
I started this journey in July and I thought I would have a surgery date by now. I had no idea all the testing that was involved. I feel for those people who have to wait 6 months-one year. Once you've made up your mind, you just want to move forward. :tongue_smilie:
Decided to stop carbonated beverages now so it wouldn't be so hard when I am on liquids only. I have not had a pop in 4 days!! The headaches and shakes have stopped. I still want it but I know I can do it now! :tongue_smilie:
I had my EGD 2 days ago. Not too bad, I was glad they knocked me out! I meet with the Dr next Fri and we should be scheduling a surgery date. I thought it wouldn't get here with all the tests and pills they've been putting me on, but I would much rather be safe than sorry. The Dr said it looked like I was starting to show signs of damage from gastric refulx, but I should still be able to have the sleeve instead of bypass.
