barbannn

Yesterday I was having a bit of a pity party. Just feeling like I would never feel “normal” again. I know it’s been less than a week. I felt like I was just swallowing one pill or protein.... Today I feel better, both physically and my spirits. Actually your email where you said you almost felt normal gave me a lot of encouragement. Iam going in to work tomorrow, but it is just a workday - no students. I have already set up a sub or Tues, Wed., 1/2Thurs.

I am doing the FP plan. I am pretty excited about drinkable yogurt & cannot wait to get to the mushies - just sick of the fake sugar taste

I "hope" Wed. to get the drain out? Figure I will call tomorrow. Thanks so much for checking in on me!

How are you doing?

Linda,

Thanks so much for checking in on me. YES, Tues, I get drinkable yogurt & jello! Yesterday I was having a bit of a pity party. Just feeling like I would never feel “normal” again. I know it’s been less than a week. But today I feel better. I cannot wait to get my drain out - I think it is on Wed.! Happy New Year to you and your family!

I was looking at the "Forest Park" Bariatric Monthy Schedule in the grey folder. Did you get one of those? To me, it looks like there is a "Pre-Op Education" class on Monday of Week 3. Do you know what I am talking about? I talked with "Bea" today, but she said the classes were ONLY at night? I am confused? That class looks like it is from 9:30 - 10:30 to me. Did you go to a class before the "pre-op" diet? I am getting super nervous too! I found out Christmas will be here and I am trying to figure out how I can host and not eat.... stressin' about that and the surgery just scares the beans out of me.....

Theresa,

I am just getting so nervous. I have fever-blisters, upset tummy. I know it is the "right" decision for me, but I am still scared. I am just hoping I keep it together. I don't want to chicken-out, but I swear I will want to bolt when I arrive at the surgery center. I know I will have a big, ole panic attack. I have not had to take Xanax in years, but I am seriously gonna ask Dr. Nick if he can give me a couple for the night before and morning of. The office does seem so busy. Sometimes I feel a little lost in the shuffle. Hang in there girl, you are almost there and in my prayers at night!

I am just rocking along. I have sort of stalled, but am at a really good place. I am right at 150, and my goal is 145, so I am getting there. 150 seems to be my stumbling block. I am 48ish pounds down. Woo-hoo! I feel better than I have in years. The only thing I notice is I seem more gassy - still well worth it... How are you doing? I am so bad to not get on here as often as I should too. Looking forward to hearing from you and hearing about your loss!

Rachel,

I get my drain out tomorrow and took off Wed., so I am WIDE open on Wed. I would love to meet. Just let me know if that day works at all for you.

MidwestGirl,

I know I am too late for you to get this before your procedure, but know I am saying a little prayer for you and I hope your surgeon's skill help you to have a successful and problem-free sleeve. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as you are able. Cyber hugs!

Theresa,

Isn't tomorrow the big day! I am thinking about you tonight. I know you have done so well on your pre-op and will be thinking about you tomorrow. I have my bloodwork done tomorrow. You are one of my inspirations - you are gonna do great! Breathe and I cannot wait to hear about being on the "sleeved side." Prayers and hugs headed your way!

Anna, tomorrow is my pre-eval w/ Dr. Nick. I am hoping to do surgery on 12/29. I know you are planning do have your procedure done over the break as well. Have you nailed down a date yet?

My day is Tues, 12/29. Start the pre-op tomorrow. IF you want me to come by tomorrow, let me know. Really. I will be there to hold your hand if you want. I am so proud of you! I know I would not want visitors, cause I will be sooo nervous and just would not want to deal with anyone, but everyone is different. I will be up there getting my bloodwork & EKG done tomorrow. I am inspired by you - you will be great! I will be thinking of you as I am lost in the Big D! Don't forget to put that patch on, friend. I believe God has given us the greatest opportunity to live a fuller life by having the choice to have this procedure. We just have to be the ones with the courage to seize that possibility. Sleep well, and tell that hubbie to do WHATEVER you say. (You could milk the nursing for a while!)

How did the DFW get together go? I am so sorry I missed meeting you!

Theresa,

Saw Anna today. Hope you are doing well, sleeping, breathing and healing! I have to talk to Bea tomorrow, my EKG was abnormal, so I am not sure where that leaves me..... I will post as I find out more.

Is it wrong of me to have my fingers crossed for San Antonio? Austin is soooo close to SA. I mean we could meet at the Outlet mall just any ole time......

Tiffykins - remember this La Fogata, super yummy Mexican. My favorite. I am in SA for a conference this weekend and it is on the to-do list. Worth every calorie. I ran a 10K yesterday - I certainly couldn't have done that a year ago. Who showed up in DFW Annak4, TwoBlueCats, Linda, Deedee?

How are you MidWest girl. Just thinking about you!

Barb

Just hoping today went well for you. Thinking of you and hoping you are resting and healing!

Matt, I am so glad Theresa is doing well. Not sure I should talk to her for a day or two or until the "worst is over." Do I really want to know? (Of course I do.) Just a smidge of a worrier. I kinda freaked (see the worrying?) when they said my EKG was abnormal, but guess it is not that uncommon. Everyone in Austin is a little abnormal is some way, right? Keep posting, love to know how she is doing. I feel she is just walking a bit ahead of me on this journey!

I am just rocking along. I have been doing good - infact maybe feeling a little too good. So far I have lost 30 lbs, which is fab! But tonight I had Fettuccine Alfredo - what the heck was I thinking? IT was super yum. My first time with pasta, I feel really decadent. I guess I just have to move on... I didn't eat 3 servings, bread and dessert - which was certainly the case before the sleeve, but still I have to try and be a bit more in control tomorrow. How is it going with you?

Deb,

Good to hear from you. I think we are at about the same place. I have lost 30 pounds so far, which is good for me. I still have about that much to go. I have been feeling fine. I think a little "too fine." Tonight I ate pasta which is awful, but now I just have to let that go, and try and have a better day tomorrow, you know? I am not having trouble with ANYTHING I eat. I kinda wish I did have a bit more of a signal. How about you, girl?

Deb, How are you! I am great. I have had virtually no complications from my surgery and am really pleased with my weight loss. I have lost about 50 pounds and that puts me very close to my goal weight. Who would have thought a year ago, I would be here? I am maybe 5 lbs from goal. I do have a bunch of lose skin. I am having a tummy tuck on Friday and am as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof about that. I hope this finds you well! I amlost hesitate to say it, but it has actually been way easier than I thought it would have been, you know? I SO HOPE I KEEP IT OFF THIS TIME! I do worry all the time about gaining it all back...., but that is a problem in my head and the surgery doesn't fix that, right?

Happy (almost) Birthday to YOU! I hope you have a spendid bday! I do not think I will be able to make the Dallas get-together on 4/3. Both of my kids are trekking to Austin for Easter, so I guess they will expect the "mom" to be around. I will be with ya'll in spirit! I hope there is another get-together in the summer. Hope you have a terrific birthday!

I am still on full liquids - though some of the stuff my doc will allow on full liquids, I would consider mushies. Today I had a protein shake for bkfst, 1/2 of serving of applesauce, lunch was tomato soup and the other 1/2 of applesauce, 3ish a protein shake, tonight I had hummus and some drinkable yogurt with about a tablespoon of cottage cheese in it. I also had a protein shake at about 8:30. I feel like it is a lot. I guess because it is all really watery, I do not have any trouble getting it in or keeping it down. Next Tues. I move to mushies. So glad you are feeling better. Brrr. Keep warm.

You know I am still a little iffy about the mushies. I had some thinned grits this morning - do ya'll do those in the MW? - and they went down with no problem. In fact, I haven't had any trouble getting anything to go down at this point. I hope as I move to the more solid foods I get a more "full" signal. So far today I had some hot tea, grits, protein shake, bowl of soup, and a glass of water (I put about an 1" of apple juice in my water, it makes it sooo much easier for me to drink). I read about all the carb restriction, and I sort of feel like all I eat are carbs? I guess, I will have to figure it out. But, I am with you beans and cheese, are you sure you aren't from TX, that is soul food in TEXAS!

Tiffykins,

I don't think I am going to be able to make the Dallas get-together. I am bummed! My kids are both coming home for Easter, and we will celebrate it on Fri. and Sat., because my son will be on shift at the firestation on Sunday. I will definitely be at the next one! Thanks for including me! Had a recent celebration. Had blood work done and I am totally normal in all counts. I cannot even remember the last time my chloesterol and blood sugars were in normal ranges. Way better than before the surgery. Have fun!!!!

Anna,

I will not be able to make the Dallas get together. I would love to see you, but hope to make the next one! I will definitely be up in the summer months. Hope this finds you well, friend!