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19 Days Since Surgery

It has been two weeks and five days since my surgery, and I am left in wonder and introspection.   I have had my first post-op doctor's appointment and am scheduled to see him again in about two months. I am to lose 24 pounds by then. My scale and the scale at my doctor's are different by six pounds; I also weigh myself nude at home while I am fully clothed while at my doctor's (plus I think I had my car keys in my jeans pocket).   I've realized I haven't been following the schedule that I a

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• MrsGamer
• January 8, 201313 yr

Read more about Anxiety, Excitement and Fears: Pre-Op and 5 days to procedure

Anxiety, Excitement and Fears: Pre-Op and 5 days to procedure

I'm having surgery on the 19th of December.   That's 5 days away, almost 4; I never expected this range of emotions and yet I feel they are not strange or uncalled for.   I've been on the Pre-Op diet of 1000 calories, less than 40 grams of fat and at least 50 grams of protein--these numbers are becoming the law of the land. I know the calories will be amended as my medical team sees fit, but for now, it will hold its place.   I was told that my emotions have taken me unaware because of the

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• MrsGamer
• December 15, 201213 yr