back to work too soon?

[ms_mention 0]

Steady. Temptations, temptations. Like today I was fixing my kids their spaghetti and I had a taste. But I did stop there and went and ate my tuna on salad which was pretty tasty. :tongue2: I felt even more motivated to do better when my rep from True Results called me to check on me and see how everything was going. She also confirmed my preop appt with doc and surgery date for the 13th. Almost like divine intervention to keep me focused. LOL! How is everything with you?

[ms_mention 0]

Thanks for the advice onmyway.

[timandmich 3]

It's definitely difficult, ms_mention...~ I find I want a taste of everything! LOL~ I'm trucking along...... not really looking forward to the weekend. Much harder to stay on track when not as busy! Ah well.....

How's everyone?

[tcherlady 0]

Hi guys,

I've been MIA for a little while. We started pre-planning on Monday. I have had about 5 hours total Monday-Thursday to work on setting up my room. All of our other time has been filled up with meetings! I found myself working straight through lunch every day this week! I found out that I will have 11 students this year and still only one para . Pray for me! This will be a challenge. I'm doing my best to set my the zone plan, student picture schedules, and lesson plans for the month of August before I leave.

Besides skipping lunch, my pre-op plan has been going pretty well. I have been sticking to the plan with the exception of a bowl of raisin bran and a greek yogurt a day. I'm gonna cut that out starting now.

But, on a good note. I know that this last week and a half will fly by since I will be busy at work. I am getting more and more excited every day!

Good luck to you all.

Arisa

[ms_mention 0]

4 more days Michelle! OMG. Hope everything is well, been so busy trying to get everything ready. Hope everyone else is doing good. Take care!

[timandmich 3]

OMG is right! LOL~ crazy right?!? How are you doing??? My room is almost finished.

Arisa- how are you?? 11 kiddo's and one para?? Wow! Prayers for you. I will have 8 and 2 paras. I'm working hard on my room too. 2 1/2 more days!! Yikes!

[timandmich 3]

Did you get your date wildbill??

[onmywaytobethin 0]

Sorry for the delay, been on vacation! My liquid drinks included: coffee, Water, broth, Protein Drinks thinned down(I used slim fast low carb), I bought the small bottles of sf-cranbrerry juice(perfect size), small v8 ,sports drinks, sf Jello cups, skim milk,tea. I kept these on my desk at work and sipped on something all day.

When I moved on to pureed, I tried using small jars of baby food but I didn't like it so I made my own. Believe me, just puree any Protein or vegs you are cooking up for dinner for your family. I put my meat in the Magic Bullet and added a little broth & seansonings and it turned out fine.same with the vegies. You will only be eating a couple tablespoons to a 1/4cup at a time at first so you dont need to make a bunch!

My doctor had me keep a diary from day one to monitor my intake of everything. I looked back and for the first two months I am amazed at how little I took in!! I wasn't hungry though!

Good Luck!!!

[ms_mention 0]

Thankfully my room is done, at least the big stuff and decorating! Went in to see the surgeon today-Dr. Marsden--really down-to-earth and matter of fact. Really put me at ease! He said I could have a "last supper". Not sure what I want, not really craving anything, that's a good start, huh? His main instruction was nothing after midnight, not even Clear liquids.

Michelle, One More Day! Woohoo!

[ms_mention 0]

Onmyway, pls keep posting. You have great advice, need to invest in a Magic Bullet. Gonna hound my DH tonight. How much have you lost so far?

Janelle

[timandmich 3]

I made some curtains today and go them hung, and put up my word wall--i am calling my room DONE! It looks awesome.

I was told the same thing re:nothing after midnight... But no last meal! LOL- I want to know what you decide on!

I have to be there at 7:30 in the morning!! Wow!

[timandmich 3]

I can't sleep! LOL

[WENDY ANN 0]

Ah..... Michelle, I have read all the encouraging notes from everyone here. I hope you the best today. Enjoy your week-end with your band. I am very jealous!!! I have not been banded yet. I am just starting out. Looks like we have the same amout to lose! It will def be a journey. Good Luck! (Oh, I visited San Antonio this past spring! I LOVED it. We will go back soon, I want to see the country parts. I only got to visit the River Walk. It was beautiful!) Keep in touch!

Wendy Ann:thumbup:

[timandmich 3]

Aww, I totally needed this post: thanks Wendy!! I just did pre-op paperwork... Just waiting to be called back!

[timandmich 3]

How r u Janelle??? I'm banded! Craziness!!

I went in at about 9:15 a.m.... Was in recovery by about 10.... And got home close to 11:45 a.m. I'll write more later--about to get up for a walk then rest some more. So far so good!!!