Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[tamra. 6]

oh for sure, I have been doing all beef broth. Makes me feel like I am eating something better...lol

well, attemping to hit Safeway for the first time, I havent been in the car since Weds.....eeeek!!

[Lee 19]

Tamra, you're doing great. Hang in there! How many days until you get full liquids? How's the baby doing?

I loved that photo of you with Dr. Baggs. I hope I'm smiling that big the morning he gets to me!

[Lee 19]

Mo, whomever you pm'd, it wasn't me babe!

[MoniqueD 8]

I must have sent my number out in cyberspace...opps! I just pm'd you.

[momcof3 1]

Are you driving already Tamra? Shouldn't be driving if you are taking liquid Vicodin - especially on an empty stomach. At least that is what the told me. Getting in and out of the car was a killer.

Candra - I got the boys up at 6 am and my daughter up at 7:20 before I drove the boys to work.

I had part of a big meatball for Breakfast (left over from dinner last night), lunch was chicken teriyaki and a bite of sticky rice - then I was in the bathroom pbing twice - luckily the kids and the teacher had gone to the library when that feeling came on.

I went to the gym for 1 1/2 hrs - I had a 5 pm appt with the trainer. I am going to be sore tomorrow - I did 1/2 hour on the elliptical bike - went 2 miles and did some machines. I was sweating like a pig. I would really love to put my pjs on but I have to pick my 15 yr old up at 9 pm - he went to a game night for his academy at school. I am so excited to sleep in tomorrow and then go see my gals.

You look so happy in your picture Tamra - how did you get a camera in there?

[tamra. 6]

Pam ~ that pic was taken before they took me to the surgery room. thats before IV, everything.

I didnt drive, my bestfriend hasnt left me since Tues, so he helped me to the store. I lasted about 30 mins and had to lay down after!

[smallerj 2]

Tamra sounds like you are doing great...just take it easy but be sure to do a lot of walking in small quantities. I saw Icy in the picture she's great too. One thing I did was journal after...I wrote how I was feeling, my weight and what i ate. It was amazing I was loosing like 1 pound a day and was oh so excited. Those were the days, how I wish I had them back. Try it....

[tamra. 6]

yeah I am moving slow, but I am getting around. Beef broth has been my friend. My throat is super sore still.

I went to the store and got creamed Soups, pudding and applesauce.

How do I strain Soup? ?

Edited January 23, 2010 by tamra.

[smallerj 2]

hmmm I didn't really strain mine...i added Water and blended mine to a thickish liquid

[reggie71 0]

Candra, Thanks for the jeans. I will be in the Bay Area tomorrow so once again i won;t be at the meeting. I plan on making it in February for sure. However the get together is still on.

Jes, I would love to see you, I haven't seen you or Candra since your surgery. I don't think there is a back log for Dr.Park. I just wanted it later so that I can drop some weight before going to see her.

Tamra, its good to see that you are feeling better. Take it easy!

Heather, Tina, Pam, Riley, Maria, Donna and all the Ladies and Gent are you guys going to come to the get-together? I gave two dates so please pick which one will be the most feasible and I suppose we will go with the majority date. I know we are all busy, I haven't met a lot of you and would like the opportunity to do so. If you have qualms don;t worry I don't bite , just kidding! I hope you can all come.

[reggie71 0]

yeah I am moving slow, but I am getting around. Beef broth has been my friend. My throat is super sore still.

I went to the store and got creamed Soups, pudding and applesauce.

How do I strain Soup? ?

I did the same thing as Jes. I used ready to eat clam chowder and blended in smoothly. Use you spirometer, it helps. When Liz said make it your friend it was true for me. I cramped when I ate applesauce so I gave it up quick.

[Lee 19]

Hey Reggie,

I'd love to come and finally meet everyone. What city are you in? That seems to be a drawback for me is the distance to get to some of these get togethers.

[reggie71 0]

Hey Reggie,

I'd love to come and finally meet everyone. What city are you in? That seems to be a drawback for me is the distance to get to some of these get togethers.

I live in Mather next Rancho Cordova (basically outskirts os Sacramento) I look forward meeting you as well. The last time some people carpooled. Where are you?

[wantshealth 0]

Tamra - so glad to hear you got out today. Also glad your BF is staying to help you. Pic are great - how did you take the pre-op pic - did you bring your camera or cell phone in there? who took the pic? did they let your BF in with you before you went in the operating room? Candra is too funny about your new nick name. Ok so, after looking at the pics is the port on the left side or the right side of your left boob? You are a brave girl - I'm not sure i'm ready to take those pictures!

Got some nice encouragement from my hubby tonight - I started to tell him how freaked I am with all the stress of work, and some other stuff in my life and with worrying about the surgery and thinking will I be the one in the .001% of complications or the 35% that don't lose. I told him I can only say that with you guys because other wise he and everyone in the family will say then don't do the surgery. Instead he said he isn't worried about the complications - said he would be if I had selected one of the other surgeries, but would still have supported me - just that he feels really confident with this surgery, with Dr. Park and with Kaiser Richmond. He also said that I have been really focused and stuck with this process for almost 7 months and he knew it was going to be successful for me. It was really nice - helped alot.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement - just a little over 3 days to Band Day!

Lee - you are rockin! way to go! you've got it!

Veterans - A question: so I don't like the chicken broth in a can. If I strain chicken noodle Soup or french onion soup and only drink the broth from that is that OK for my Stage 1 liquids?

[swrktp 1]

Reggie I would love to come the 6th is what works for me. And to all you new people the last get together at her house was FUN, FUN, FUN!! We still need to get together for lunch we work so close to each other.

I just got in from work and have to work tomorrow. I had an emergency case from hell today.

I think I can come to the meeting than head to work after. Not sure if I can do lunch or not but I think I can make it to Kaiser.

Did good today!! LOL. No choice I was on the run all day!! Drinking my Water now since I got to distracted today to get that done.

Well tired so heading to bed.

I can have a get together at my place sometime too!! Just my place is small but we could make it work........

two great days but still the same weight!! Sigh it has to fall off me soon..........