NOW I"M HAVING A FIT!

sunsett · September 22, 2005

OK Kim and Loretta, called the office today to ask about a capsil medication I take. I also asked about the day before if I needed to be on clear chicken broth type stuff all day.

Val, called back and said that I should not be eating cream of whatever soups! Whats the deal with this?

When I spoke with Bobbi she siad they were ok but that I should stop the milk and puddings the last few days.

Kim what did you do?

Loretta what did he tell you yesterday?

Am I feaking out just to freak out? My anxiety is at a 20 on a scale of 1-10.

gordonfamily3 · September 22, 2005

Who is Val? The sunday before my surgery I was told nothing but Clear liquids...broths, SF Jello, popcicles, I had wonton Soup w/o the wonton. I wasn't told anything about milk products nor about cream Soups. I say as long as you are staying @ 800 - 900 calories are good to go except the day before surgery. I talked to Christen several times and Bobbi about what I was doing and they were fine with how I did it. I lost some weight and the surgery went great. Calm down and enjoy these last few days.

I had my second fill monday and today @ lunch was the first time I was able to eat anything granted it was refried Beans and cheese but it was good and I didn't start PBing.

Hang in there and we will see you saturday.

PamRN · September 22, 2005

Wow, your doc's are really conservative. I probably shouldn't tell you that I didn't have a diet pre-surgery, except nothing to eat or drink after midnight before surgery. I had a pretty large late last supper the night before in a fancy french bistro in Mexico. Just goes to show you how different this process can be from one person, or even one doctor to the next.

I can't imagine what milk products could cause during surgery, maybe the lactic acid, or nausea in general would be a problem. Are they trying to have you lose some weight pre-surgery? Cream Soups are pretty high calorie. My suggestion is to follow your doc's advice. If you aren't sure on reasoning, call them and respectfully ask. You need to be an informed patient so you can be comfortable with the whole process. If you let questions go unanswered you may not make the best possible choices for yourself. Good Luck Monday is right around the corner!

sunsett · September 23, 2005

Thanks. Val is someone new in the office.

I've been between 800-1000 everyday and I've lost about 10 pounds.

Starr W · September 23, 2005

Hey Dianne, calm down.... you're doing just fine. I wasn't told not to have any milk products, heck I'm drinking CIB everyday 5 times and day. Girl you are down to the wire and 3 more days to go. I'm right behind you and I can't wait. I'll see you guy on Saturday. Take Care

sunsett · September 23, 2005

OK I'm calming..lol...trying to keep that sense of humor straight!. Cleaning the dogs bed, refrig, doing laundry,pacing. I have to go to the store and by stuff to wear at the hosp and home like a new BR!

Made more pudding this morning. Those little cups you get when you buy ready made Jello are great!

Garry want to go to on opening of a bar/resturant of some old friends of ours tonight. I know he'll be mad if I say don't want to go, bt I really don't! I'd rather stay home and organize my life! Plus I'm not gonna drink or eat!