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Yah for you! I feel quite a bit better this morning as I'm typing at my computer instead in my chair on the laptop. I got in about 40 ounces of water yesterday with 46 grams of protein. I had only one cup of soup spread out throughout the day. Gonna shoot for more water and walking today. I just walked around the house a few times yesterday. The drain tube is actually the incision to the far right. It's just an annoyance, and I'm afraid I'm gonna jerk it out! The main incision is low on the left, and it is freaky looking around it. It's like a big dimple in my tummy. The PA explained to Matt that they add extra stitches in that area to avoid a hernia. Looks weird. The baby incisions are all very small, less than 1/2 inch. The biggest looks to be about 1 inch. Word to the wise....get the Miralax that they recommend. I have yet to visit the bathroom for more than a tinkle......gonna hit the Miralax today. Of course, I haven't eaten much of anything, but still.

Hey, Barb! It's Theresa. I'm doing okay. The pain has really just been around the largest of the incisions. The pain pump came out today, but I still have the stupid drain until next Wednesday. I haven't got sick at all, but I can only take in about 2 ounces at a time. I've had protein water, chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Just a tiny bit fills me up, and I feel a sense of real fullness, then a gurgle, and then a burp! You can't much more of a worrier than me, and I promise you can do this. Any word on your cardiac stuff yet? Keep me posted, and I'll be sure to keep you updated with my progress too.

Hi Barb this is Matt,Theresa's husband we had a good night but , when leaving the hospital she had a bout with nausea and severe pain. Now that we're home, it's all eased sipping on some protein.

Theresa says don't fret about EKG findings. She's sure that a Cardiologist will clear you for surgery. In fact, a girl having surgery yesterday had to do the same thing. Let us know how it all go's we're pulling for you.

Preop wasn't really bad as Dr. Nick at least allows us the meal per day. I didn't cheat with carbs, and I couldn't believe I didn't crave more stuff. Good luck to you on the next step, and I really appreciate your thoughts. I know you will be there with me tomorrow in spirit, and that will be enough for me. I will try to post tomorrow via my iphone if I feel up to it. Your wisdom with regard to God's plan is inspiring too. I'm not sure he's had enough time to deal with everyone else today since I've been bugging him about me all day! HA! But, you are so right. I once thought I shouldn't consider surgery because God gave me this body, and I can do it on my own. Then, one day I realized that I'm certainly not honoring God with the way I've treated my body thus far. My odds for doing this alone just weren't good enough, hence the surgery. I will talk to you soon!

Thanks so much, Barb! I appreciate the prayers, and I'm ready for this time tomorrow! I spoke with the anesthesiologist just a while ago, and she was really nice. She knows I'm a nervous surgery person! I'll definitely keep you posted. What day is your surgery, again?

Thanks so much, Longhorn! I am as nervous as a cat in a Rottweiler cage! But, I'll keep praying on it, and it will be good to be this time next week! I will definitely post progress reports! Keep us posted on your journey as well!

Yes, I know what you mean about watching what you eat. Christmas won't be bad for me as I'll be post op and probably having soup and maybe a bite of mashed potatoes! But, I'm sitting here talking to myself this morning about how I'm going to avoid chips and salsa today when we take a coworker to lunch for her retirement. I will because I know I have to, but why did she have to pick mexican food? This is a girl who always PICKS SALAD!!!! I'm doing well on the preop diet though. I may have more than five ounces of meat on some days, but I'm holding fast to the one meal with meat and veggies only, and I've been having about two protein (didn't want icky slim fast!!) shakes a day and substituting v8 juice or broth for the other drinks. I'm not a big sweet tooth. I found a shake at Costco called Premier that is prepackaged and not bad. One of the other sleeve patients had one at the support group. They pack 30 grams of protein in 11 ounces, so that's good!

I got a grey folder, but mine is for Baylor since I'm a self pay. I can try to find out more tomorrow night from the folks who had their surgery at Forst Park. I'm not sure what that "pre op education class" is. I wonder if it is only optional to those that are self pay? I bet Bea was confused and talking about the support group meetings that happen in the evening. Can you, perhaps, call the Forest Park facility and ask? I hate trying to find answers and getting frustrated all along the way! I have to say that they stay so busy, it is hard to sometimes get all the information. I really like the support group; you might find one in your area once you have surgery. I like having that monthly accountability and someone else to talk to who is going through the same thing! Also the obesityhelp.com Texas community board seems to be really active. I like that!

Don't worry about the discretion. Trust me, I fully understand, and I have no clue who you might be! But, I do know that I wish you the very best of luck. I just can't figure out why you are having trouble with United. I was actually shocked as to how quick they responded. I actually got the letter from them this week explaining their decision. Pretty cut and dry.

I wish you the very best of luck on your journey, wherever it takes you. And, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. My surgery is set for December 14.