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[The Candidate 3,215]

@@Kathy812 Wow! 7 1/2 pounds in one week is amazing! You must be so happy and excited that you finally made it to the other side and are already realizing such fantastic results. It's sounds like maybe you overdid it a bit with your friends' visit plus the stairs, and that's why you had such a spike up in pain and exhaustion. Don't forget that you are just barely out of major surgery. You still need a lot of rest. This is one time in your life where you need to be totally selfish and think about you first and foremost. It's good that you're getting a couple of weeks more off of work too.

What kind of foods are you going to be eating with the mushy phase? For some reason I always think of baby food when I hear talk of it. I've even considered testing out a few jars myself for when I get there. Hey, I figure it must be chalk full of needed Vitamins and nutrients and the consistency is right. Plus they don't spit it all back up so some of it must not taste half bad. :-). Are you experiencing any changes in tastes yourself, things you used to like to eat but hate now.

Every day brings you one step further out from surgery and one step closer towards your new wonderful life. What a blessing! Hope you're feeling better today!

[The Candidate 3,215]

@9grammy how are those pre-surgery jitters coming? Normal and all of course, but you must be over the moon thinking about Monday! You're down to a countdown in literal hours now. Are you doing okay with the pre-op diet restrictions? Have your bag packed? Sorry for living vicariously through you but I would do anything to be in your place right now!

I do remarkably well with the patience factor for the most part but every once in awhile I must confess to a spot of envy. :-). Here's hoping for the best on your amazing journey! Be sure to keep us posted!

[#9grammy 274]

Hi Candidate and ladies

Yes I have the jitters and a heck of a splitting headache for the past 3 days, with the neck pain to follow. I'd say I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I've even wondered if I'm doing the right thing! The amnestiologists told me I didn't look like I needed this and she shook her head saying they were getting smaller and smaller all the time. But I have lost 16 pounds and it feels good losing that. But there is always the but... If I don't get this done I will gain it back and more! So yes this is the best for me.

[#9grammy 274]

And no I've forgotten about my bag, guess I should get one out today and start packing it

[The Candidate 3,215]

@9grammy if you can why not book a day at the spa tomorrow or maybe just a massage? I bet that will work wonders with the jitters and headache. It's no wonder you're all tied up in knots. Do something nice and relaxing just for yourself tomorrow. Make a point of it.

As for others saying things to make you reconsider, remember this: you are the sole legal owner of that body you're in. Others opinions are just that: opinions. And unqualified ones at that because no one has clocked any hours in that body except you. You're the only one looking at this from the inside out. You know exactly how many times you've tried and succeeded only to regain. And at our age especially, no one but you knows the amount of physical pain you're currently in. For myself that's the clincher.

You have made an agonized but fully informed decision to have surgery and now you're following through. It's okay to rethink that decision too, right up until the moment they wheel you in, and if in the end you decide not to go through it then that's the right course of action to follow. But don't let anyone else who isn't you have any weight in your ultimate decision. Best of luck.

[Kathy812 794]

Hey guys, to answer your question about mushies, it's not as bad as it sounds. Today I had one soft scrambled egg. I only ate 5 bites but it was so good to chew. Other options are cottage cheese, yogurt, and even meat but it should be ground in a food processor. Sounds really gross but someone told me to use a rotisserie chicken with chicken broth and it's pretty tasty. I'm going to try not to concentrate on the" look".

it was also recommended that I try the fruit baby food only, They said it's surprisingly good. Creamed Soups are also inc in mushies. Still researching it . I'm going to check the popular recipe blog from eggface for suggestions.

Have a great weekend everyone.

[Kathy812 794]

By the way, my nutrionist calls it mushies but technically , most refer to it as the puréed stage.

[#9grammy 274]

Well it's 11:10 pm here and I'm wide awake, mind you I've been in bed for over an hour. I'm so tired, but the pain in my back going down to the legs is awful. I know it's probably just the jitters knowing I have to get up at 5:30 am to shower and finish packing, Be at hospital at 7:30.

Just wondering if anyone else is up tonight...

[traveler60 42]

I'm awake #9 Grammy. Im lying here with a throbbing ankle wondering if I am crazy for pushing on with my ankle but knowing if I back out now I'll probably never do it. Good luck tomorrow. I head for Mexico early Wednesday morning with surgery on Thursday so I'm not far behind you.

[auntjanny 289]

Good luck to you! I am 5 weeks post op. Feeling almost normal in the last two days. I had no complications, although I could not shake lower right abdominal pain/ burn and that had gone away. Take it easy, drink Water. You will have plenty of time to work on Protein. Staying hydrated will keep you in better spirits and able to tackle recovery!

Edited October 27, 2014 by auntjanny

[#9grammy 274]

Ok I'm almost ready to walk out this door and onto a new chapter in my life. Thank you for all the help over the past 7 months, I really appreciate the honesty and tips.

Guess I'll be talking to you from the other side soon.

Linda

[Queen of Crop 1,103]

YES YOU ARE LINDA!!!!! YOU WILL BE JUST FINE AND JUST THINK HOW GREAT YOU WILL FEEL BY CHRISTMAS, BY NEXT SPRING, AND NEXT SUMMER YOU WILL BE A HEALTHY, GORGEOUS, CONFIDENT NEW YOU!!!!!! THIS IS A GOOD DAY.....AND IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME DAY I HAD MY SURGERY 3 YEARS AGO....A GOOD OMEN!!!!!!

[The Candidate 3,215]

Go get 'em #9grammy. Here's to the start of your brand new life! We'll be thinking of you!

[NavyMom2006 119]

@@#9grammy - wishing you the best of luck today and looking forward to talking with you on the other side!!!

[onmywaytoonederland 236]

Good luck today!