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Ct Scan Normal! Yay! Pre Op Diet.

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Lisa's Hope

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Well, I blogged last week about my chest x ray showing something abnormal. Had a CT scan on Friday and results came in this morning, NORMAL! I'm so happy. Thanks to everyone that sent prayers and encouragment. I really appreciate you guys so much! :)

 

I started my pre-op diet today. It hasn't been easy so far. :wacko: I have fourteen days of 4 shakes a day which are chalky and I don't like them very much, SF jello, SF popsicles, broth, and diluted fruit juice for blood sugar levels. I have a slight headache from caffein and sugar withdrawals.

 

I'm really scared still and I can't believe that I actually am going through with this!! I've read some terrible horror stories about people with leaks and strictures. I read a story yesterday about a lady who has a leak that was in the hospital 5 times for a total of 65 days in the hospital. Oh my goodness!! I'm trying to have faith and rely on GOD like I should. I'm just so concerned because I'm self pay and if I have complications, how in the world would I pay for it?? I have insurance but since the surgery is excluded, I'm sure the complications are. I would be bankrupt if something happened.

 

I need to just think positive and have faith. I'm looking forward to my new life which began today!! :) YAY!

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Good Luck with your pre-op diet! I started mine last week but I'm allowed to have a lean meat and veg for dinner. All liquids sounds rough. Hang in there! You'll do fine. And don't worry about the surgery it will all go fine. BEST OF LUCK!!

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Good Luck with your pre-op diet! I started mine last week but I'm allowed to have a lean meat and veg for dinner. All liquids sounds rough. Hang in there! You'll do fine. And don't worry about the surgery it will all go fine. BEST OF LUCK!!

Thank you so much! :) Best of luck to you too! I wish I could have one meal at night. I'm only on day one and I'm so hungry! :/

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Ok, the darn chest worry is over. You are young and strong. You will not have complications. You will do just fine and begin a wonderful new life. Go for it!! Say your prayers and get through this preop diet. Mine was a horror, but I did it and you can too. You will feel proud and have a sense of accomplishment when it's over. Good luck to you and God bless.

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So glad to hear everything is a GO! Be prepared for the pre-op diet. To me, the first 3 days was the worst of this whole process! If I can do it, anyone can . . . . not easy, but I did it, and it helped set the mindset that I needed to get through the recovery process. Best of luck, and keep us posted!

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So happy to hear that you got the "all clear"!!! :) Now, you're going through the biggest challenge, but you can do it girl!! Just keep praying and take it one day at a time!!! You will get there and keep your eye on the prize. You're not going to have any complications, you're young and healthy and in God's favor...it's all going to turn out just fine!! Keep us posted!!

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Ok, the darn chest worry is over. You are young and strong. You will not have complications. You will do just fine and begin a wonderful new life. Go for it!! Say your prayers and get through this preop diet. Mine was a horror, but I did it and you can too. You will feel proud and have a sense of accomplishment when it's over. Good luck to you and God bless.

Thank you Joni! Yes, this pre op diet is awful. I'm just on my second day and I have a headache from a hades!! I'm so tired too. Sure it is from the caffein withdrawals. I was a coffee drinker. I miss it so much.. :) Thanks again for the encouraging words!

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This pre op diet is crazy!!! UGGGHHHH I really hate it. :( Thanks everyone for the encouraging words!! I love you guys. Thanks for the compliment about being young. I'm not so young. This pic was taken last summer but I'm no spring chicken. :) I like pretending that I am though! lol...

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