So, I haven't posted in a while, but that doesn't mean life hasn't been hectic. For starters, my almost 14 year old son, who's autistic, has been suffering from depression--all about adjusting to middle school--it has taken its toll on our lives at home. My DH was home on Tuesday with abdominal pain--probably sympathy pain for mine coming up. I had my pre-op and had to tell my boss that I will be out for a while with hernia surgery. A student at my school was killed in a car accident; his dad is in critical condition and the older brother is injured too. He was a sweet child, and just 3 days older than my youngest child. I have cried for this little soul.

Met my surgeon at the pre-op. Dr. Waldrep has those bedroom eyes--he's definitely eye candy, that's for sure. But also professional, and as my friend reminded me today--a zero death rate with is patients. That's always a plus!!! He's done loads of WLS and knows his stuff. Has a great sense of humor and treats people like intelligent individuals. I know I'll be in good hands on Tuesday at noon when I go under for the procedure!

He will be using the smaller one of the two Lap Bands on me as he thinks it will work better with my body frame. I am not exactly on a pre-op diet, but I have been cutting back and was completely and utterly surprized to discover that I'd lost 4 pounds since my last visit back in December. How the hell that happened is a mystery to me--after all the holiday goodies I consumed! Go figure: I try like hell to lose weight and I can't, I dont try, and it comes off like nothing. I'll never figure that one out.

So in preparation for my big day, I have been doing a bit of shopping: gas-x strips, liquid tylenol, creamy soups, jello, and I ordered the Unjury protein powders off the internet. I got one of each flavor: chicken soup, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry sorbet, and unflavored. I tried the strawberry in a glass of water and it was pretty good once I got past the smell--a bit of a yucky smell, but I can handle it OK. My son is taking us out to dinner this evening--my last Chinese meal for a real long time. So, I'm glad the protein shakes taste good because I'll be missing my Chienes food for sure. The shakes are 20 grams of protein each, and can be consumed in all phases of pre and post op diets.

Yesterday., Iwent to pharmacy and picked up my post-op medication--a liqud loratab--like vicodin and an antibiotic capsule that looks bigger than what i thought I could take. We'll see. Well that's all for now. Thank God it's Friday!

It sounds like you have a FULL PLATE. I hate to hear about the loss in the accident. I hope the others will be OK. But I understand. Almost 3 years ago I lost my father in law to cancer in February and in March his brother and in May my pastor died of cancer. You just never know what is coming your way. It seems like yesterday. I miss them so much. But now it is time to get on with our lives as new banders right. It will not be easy but it will be worth it. God Bless and I will keep you in my prayers.