Laurac727

IL

Isn't weird that all of us have a different pre op diet and phase?? As a nurse, I find that totally odd. But I am known to over think things medically. It must be that theory from the masters years. HA! Anywhooo we are forming quite a group of March surgeries. I am on my fitness pal if we want to join there for day to day mentor and support and a group on there I am in too. ID is same as this, lord knows I am logged on that minimum of three times a day!

Funny today I had sirloin strip on the grill and barbeque pork rib with homemade macaroni and cheese. So there you have it I had to have steak and ribs too. Its over I start the preop in the morning for two weeks. So here we go I am finally there!! I got my cabinet organized with flavors and protein powders the ninja out and on the counter. I got this lets move on now

My surgery date is March 23rd also and yes since I found out that date on Thursday, I have been having food funerals also. Tonight was olive garden sad goodbye but it is over for us and I bid them adieu on leaving. Tomorrow I a grilling a steak and having that last wine with it. Monday starts the preop. Funny I did not overdue anything but yes I have the same thoughts

March 23rd here!! looks like we are spring jumpers

awesome for you!!!!!!!!!!!! I am March 23rd and yes been waiting forever it feels like

I feel every thing you are saying. I just got my date today and it is March 23rd. I have been working on this forever it feels like. I am not a nursing student, but I am a master degree nurse and I understand every single thing you are saying about the job and your feelings. I have an excellent job that I would not trade for anything now but I do remember well the interviews and the judgment due to weight. Just keep telling your 12yr old the positives and why you are doing it and she will buy in very good and know that mom is doing it to be with her longer. Also I started at 298 and am 5ft5 right now down to 250 so we really are close in many ways. Keep your chin up and contact me if you need anything at all. You got this if you can do this during nursing school come on that makes you crazy or strong or both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

March 23rd here!! good luck to you!!

March 23rd here! start preop on Monday 9th and travel for work 10,11, and 12th so at least I will be busy and limited

I just got the call to schedule my surgery, fast mover chose March 23rd! I have never been this excited...............

yaaaaaaaaaaa for you!! I went today and was released to full scheduling and am waiting on insurance and the call with the date now

I did I was released in full today. So now they said I wait on scheduling and insurance approval part. so fingers are crossed. Congratulations to you............. I am trying to patient

Also go Wednesday to be released for scheduling, seems we are in the same spot on

not by much, I am on final nutritionist this week and then released to scheduling I HOPE, so moving along slowly and PT held me back for a bit and NUT so now I seem to be moving along. Hope the weather cooperates for this week visit or I might just scream since my last one

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still waiting but that is awesome good luck on tests this week. The only call I got today was to go repeat the UA to make sure I am not spilling bilirubin from gallbladder attacks and flu this week

ok thank you I was just very curious for sure

how is this fitting into Aflac may I ask??? I have Aflac also and do not have my surgery date yet but soon will. please do tell

I am also preop since Nov and I have quit all caffeine, all carbonation, no sugar, no alcohol. No drinking 15min before eating and 30 min after eating. Small bites, chew so many times to make pureed in mouth before swallowing. doing every single thing my NUT tells me to do. Then came physical therapist. Well she put me on hold last month to get cardio condition and blood pressure in acceptable range and NUT wants me back again too. So back I go for Feb 11 date to see if they will pass me to surgery date yet!! starting to get really disheartened and frustrated with the wait, I have done everything they tell me so just waiting and waiting at this point. Do everything they tell you and everything you can before, or you wont move forward

oh my goodness you are on fitbit too!!!!!!!!!!! we need to connect on there too. I have had fitbit now for over a year and I love it like crazy. I did upgrade to the Charge non HR and it is ok, I do miss my flex in many ways but my charge is nice. Highly recommend it.

Do I feel different when bp is up not when high but when gets above 200/100 I hear it in my ears and headache at times and short of breath at times. With med changes u should check it minimum of twice daily to see if right. I have had two changes now in a week n still not in range

Good luck how exciting

I am on hold for BP regulating now all prep done. Trust me push call push again. I had to with each step. Labs n tests take no more than 4d to process over that start calling n pushing. Then verify verify. Last battle I went and got copies in my hand and I delivered them myself just in case

OMG this has been my week for this one!! I have been on BP meds for a year and get all my pre op stuff done and go to the final PT and NUT visit on 1/13. Well guess what BP too high......delayed!! Delayed until BP gets to normal range 130s over 80s. well go to primary and get med change, now over 200/100 so called on call MD this morning and doubled that dose. Primary again tomorrow ugggggggggggggggg what a battle but yes you have to have it in control before they will move you forward trust me I am living it now.

many many invites sent out now!!! mine is same as here Laurac727

I knew you would do great! I am so happy for you. You got this remember sip walk protein, sip walk protein, sip walk protein! That is what they say. Maybe maybe next Tuesday at my appt I will get a step closer with all prep tasks done should know something soon. Please keep us updated thinking n rooting for you