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Pre-op Testing

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kw2walker

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Tomorrow is pre-op testing for me, I am so excited. :D

 

I meet with the surgeron first, 10:30am then off to do the medical testing at 12:30pm that is to last until 4pm. I'll be able to get my FMLA papers completed while there. Once testing is done, Monday starts the two weeks of a liquid diet. I hope I do well there. Trying to decide if I need to pack protein drinks, for tomorrow. It will a long day so I want to be equipped with what I need so I don't eat anything that I should not have. I'll eat a high protein breakfast, and go from there.

 

Having lost 15 lbs in June, today was a good day in that I got to wear a pair of shorts that I have not worn in at least two years. This has been an exciting journey. I am looking forward to seeing the further results.

 

Thank you everyone that provide insight and comments on their experiences. The information has been informative and insightful.

 

I can't wait to join the ranks of those sleeved.

 

Karen

 

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7/3/13

 

Today was an exciting day as well as long.

 

I left my home at 9:30am and headed to the hospital. My appointment with the surgeon was for 10:30am, I arrived to bariatric program office at 10:00am. I was a bit excited. I wanted to see what the scale said. What was special about my visit today was that when I walked in the staff greeted me with a loud "Hi Karen!" I wasn't just a patient.

 

I met with the nurse, that reviewed the breathing tool, then the soap needed to wash my body the night before and the day of surgery. I then met with the nutritionist who discussed what I will need to do for the next two weeks. I am to drink Slimfast, where I have a 1000 calorie a day diet for 13 days, that last day will be all clear liquid.

 

Upon leaving the surgeon's office I head to pre-admission. I get my paperwork completed, insurance paperwork reviewed, then I wait to be called in for testing. Testing consisted of blood being drawn, and EKG being performed and meeting with the anesthesiologist, they also went over how to wash the body with the special soap and there are wipes that are used an hour after them shower. Once again, I signed my name on the dotted line a lot today! :lol:

 

I was glad I ate this morning a high protein meal and carrled with me a protein shake and a crystal light drink. I would have been starving when I left. I completed by day at 2:30pm. I did receive a discount on parking today. Nice perk. LOL

 

My next stop of the day was the supermarket. I purchased salad and skim milk, I figure I would enjoy a good salad tomorrow. Come Monday, no more solids. I did really, I thought I would buy a bunch of junk food thinking I would have the mindset of this will be my last hoorah. But I didn't, I purchased health foods.

 

A third stop of my afternoon was the dollar store. I ended up getting, breath strips, along with the brush and go toothbrushes. From the various readings on the site it was mentioned how folks said they would get bad breath. I wanted to be well stocked and armed once I get back to work. :P

 

I am so excited and very nervous, but I know this is the right decision for me health wise.

 

 

Now the race is on!

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It is an amazing journey. I have no regrets. I lost 94 pounds under 6 months. I am trying so hard to reach that 100 pound mark by July 14th. Only 6 pounds and 11 days.

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It is an amazing journey. I have no regrets. I lost 94 pounds under 6 months. I am trying so hard to reach that 100 pound mark by July 14th. Only 6 pounds and 11 days.

You can do it just stay focused. I learned today I have to stick to a 1000 calorie diet for the next two weeks and I figured I can do it. I've been training my system for the past month to get accustomed to protein shakes, what's two weeks of having just Slimfast.

I hope to have the same success you did in 6 months.

All the best on your journey.

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