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Tomorrow is the big Day.

Well I am almost there. I am on clear liquids today and this evening I will do my "clean out". My husband who had a colonoscopy said to get my Ipod and the baby wipes and prepare to camp out in the bathroom. I admit every now and then the thought flashes through my head " What? Are you crazy? Why are you doing this to yourself?" Then I get on here and read everyone's stories and I calm back down. I know this right for me. I was originally thinking of lapband, but my doctor suggested the sleeve might be a better option. After reading the revision stories here, I'm sure I've made the right choice. So wish me luck everyone and scooch over on the loser's bench. I'll be there with you soon.
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Ten days and raring to go.

I saw my doctor today. He told me I can return to work Monday but he wants me to be light duty a couple of days. I've lost 10 lbs, so I'm happy. I had a hiatal hernia which he fixed during surgery. He asked me if I ever had trouble with ulcers. Nope.He said when they (the lab)checked the part of my stomach that they removed that I had gastritus and the bacteria that causes ulcers. To say the least I was shocked. I had no symptoms. Anyway in a couple of weeks he wants me to do the full ulcer treatment to avoid problems in the future.I have started the puree diet today. I never knew a scrambled egg and applesauce could taste so good. I made some pureed chicken salad which looked gross but tasted marvelous. I also had some baby food carrots-- same thing looked kind of yucky but tasted fine with a little salt and pepper. So I'm working on getting some more water but waiting 30 minutes after a meal makes a little hard. I've been having some difficulty going to sleep and the doctor suggested melatonin or benedryl. If I have trouble again tonight I'm going to try it. Anyway I'm still a happy camper. My mood and energy level are terrific and I am enjoying have my 2 sweet grandkids here for the weekend!
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My Journey

Today I started my pre-op diet. I am happy and in a good mood.I am not tempted to deviate at all and actually have not feel hungry. I am going to do this:001_tongue:
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Getting ready

Yesterday I went to the hospital for my pre-admission tests-bloodwork and EKG, I felt good after talking to the anestesiologist. I have been a little apprehensive about that since I have COPD. She reassured me that they are used to patients with breathing problems and that they would be taking extra care. I only have 2 more days to work, tonight and Monday. Tuesday I will get all my after surgery meds and do the all evening in the bathroom thing LOL!And then!! Wednesday is the big day.I have been going through my clothes. I have plenty of things to wear for the next size down. I put all my 3X winter clothes in the bag for Goodwill. Goodbye forever!:huh0:
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Day 3 0f pr-op diet

I've already noticed some changes with the presurgery diets. I'm already back in my "good" bras. They're snug but I couldn't even get them fastened 6 weeks ago! My close are loosening up and at least some of them don't hurt anymore. This may be gross but its already easier to wipe my behind.LOL! My feet aren't swelling up like they were and although they still ache with arthritis, they seem some better. I have COPD but its seems I can walk some further without getting winded. All of these are little things but it makes me dream of how much better its gonna get. Day 3 of pre-op diet and going strong. I got a little hungry yesterday but it was time for my snack. After I had it I was fine. I really am gonna do this!:huh0:
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