OK, I am halfway through Day One of the pre-Op diet. The shakes (MyopLex Lite Chocolate Fudge) are not bad, and pretty filling. I have supplemented them with sugar-free popsicles and edamame, and I'm not feeling hungry (at least not yet). 800 calories a day is not going to be easy - I won't even TRY to fool myself.
I had my pre-admission testing yesterday, and met with my surgeon and my anesthesiologist. My anesthesiologist did not instill a great deal of confidence in me. He told me that there was always a risk with anesthesia, and he would do his best to keep me safe. That's it. Nothing more. Just that. I was a bit surprised by his shortness. He didn't tell me what to expect or anything else.
I also met two people who will be having surgery on the same day as me. One is having a gastric bypass, the other I didn't find out about. They were both nice, and I felt like I would have someone going through this at the same time as me. At least I know that there are two other people who are trying to stick to 800 calories too. LOL - Misery truly LOVES company.
I will admit, I am a bit frightened. I am not a big fan of general anesthesia - I've had it twice before. It just scares me that I will be under that far. I am afraid of the whole concept of surgery, and maybe that's normal - I hope so - but it's not something I'm looking forward to. I am, however, looking forward to the results once this is all said and done. That's where I'm focusing my thoughts. UGH... Please, pray for me.
I cannot BELIEVE I am going to tell a bunch of people I don't know this personal information, but I have decided that full disclosure is important. My starting weight is 330.2 pounds. I will let you know my pre-surgery weight, and I will TRY to update that info on a regular basis.
God bless and keep you all!
Love,
Amy
I had my pre-admission testing yesterday, and met with my surgeon and my anesthesiologist. My anesthesiologist did not instill a great deal of confidence in me. He told me that there was always a risk with anesthesia, and he would do his best to keep me safe. That's it. Nothing more. Just that. I was a bit surprised by his shortness. He didn't tell me what to expect or anything else.
I also met two people who will be having surgery on the same day as me. One is having a gastric bypass, the other I didn't find out about. They were both nice, and I felt like I would have someone going through this at the same time as me. At least I know that there are two other people who are trying to stick to 800 calories too. LOL - Misery truly LOVES company.
I will admit, I am a bit frightened. I am not a big fan of general anesthesia - I've had it twice before. It just scares me that I will be under that far. I am afraid of the whole concept of surgery, and maybe that's normal - I hope so - but it's not something I'm looking forward to. I am, however, looking forward to the results once this is all said and done. That's where I'm focusing my thoughts. UGH... Please, pray for me.
I cannot BELIEVE I am going to tell a bunch of people I don't know this personal information, but I have decided that full disclosure is important. My starting weight is 330.2 pounds. I will let you know my pre-surgery weight, and I will TRY to update that info on a regular basis.
God bless and keep you all!
Love,
Amy
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