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Hi all, i am now 7 hours post op and only lost my dignity, lol. Op a success and as an added bonus repaired an unknown hernia while in the neighborhood! I was really scared pre op and did my meditation breathing and chose to watch the acquarium fish loop rather than tv as following one liilt fish mesmerised me. Full cocktail of drugs in me so only discomfort. Been up once to little girls room. Drew on your support and got teary when parked prior to theatre. Surgeon came in limping and holding his back but very bright and confident. Seems he has done a good job and hospital is good. Might have a nap now. Affirmation, being wheeled into theatre, What makes you think God woulnt set aside a little time to look after you? You are importantto Him too. Thanks for the TLC.

Hi everyone. I am scheduled for 04-26-16. I start my liquid pre-op diet on 04-12-16. Not necessary looking forward to the pre-op diet, but I am excited about my surgery.

April 14th Birmingham Al! Excited. Nervous. And a little scared. Such a drastic and non reversible procedure. But so very tired of being overweight and in pain daily with my back and other joints. I know it is the right thing for me. But reading some post on Facebook page about the first month and people putting things like "starting to doubt my decision" because of nausea and not being able to keep anything down and then those that say "down 5 lbs in a month" make me doubt my decision but then I read others that are so very positive and I realized that everyone is going to be different and that I have to have my own journey and it has to be for me.

Congratulations!!! You look great! And I'm so happy to see you say you feel great. I can't wait to say the same for myself!!! So inspiring
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These all sound like really tasty ideas! I wish cauliflower didn't cost $7 a head right now, or I'd totally be trying all of those! So good for you, and lots of Protein too!

1 medium head cauliflower
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon straight chicken base or bullion (may substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh or dry chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mock-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Buck up and put your big girl panties on your bum, you beautiful woman!

I have a small note on my bathroom mirror from my youngest niece that she wrote to me a couple of years before my surgery. She was about 5 at the time. It simply says, "Pam, You are beautiful!"
She is one of my most consistent walking buddies when I go to visit them and always has been. She is the one that when I say I am going for a walk. Does anyone want to join me? She is always willing. The only one more consistent is their dog, Sadie.
pam

When I'm feeling low or flat and in need of a pick-me-up, I actually think about something my then 3 year old nephew said to me one day...
He walked up to me, put his little hands on my cheeks and held my face to make sure he had my full attention...
He looked right, deep into my eyes and said "Unky Jase..."
He calls me Unky Jase...
"Unky Jase... Sometimes your bum is your arse..."
I think there's something in that for all of us...

After an appointment today I stopped at Trader Joe's to pick up groceries.
One of the miracles of my surgery is that I can now do my own shopping. I had gotten so immobile pre-op that I had to have someone else buy my groceries.
Trader Joe's is so smart. They put their flowers and plants right by the front door. I bought with abandon: cut tulips, cut iris, a succulent, and a pot of hyacinths.
It occurred to me that pre-op, most of my cart would have been full of pre-packaged foods and starches. Today, it was full of flowers, fresh berries, yogurt, and other healthy, fresh whole foods.
One of my favorite poems:

How do you feed your soul at the grocery store?

This sounds like a great question for your NUT. I would certainly wait until you are cleared for seeds before trying them.

That's the spirit! You've got this!
Welcome to the Loser's Bench!

Has been very challenging, mentally and physically draining! However I notice that each day it gets better.
Any pointers?
I'm keeping track of my Fluid intake, taking my Vitamins, using breathing thingy (forgot the name) LOL.
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April will be upon us in just a few hours and I know there are several people who are having their surgery tomorrow. Good luck with the first day of the rest of your lives, wishing you health and happiness.