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Well, just sharing a little update. I have my surgery on May 2. I went to the hospital for my pre-admission testing last week. Pretty simple stuff. Lots of questions, blood work, EKG and chest X-ray. Today I had my final appointment with the surgeon. He lead a group presentation for 8 of us on all the things to expect, diet, Vitamins, surgery day, complications, etc. for about an hour. We did a bunch of paperwork and took a quiz to show we actually read it and didn't just sign it without looking. Then we each had our individual appointment with him for final review and questions. Tomorrow starts my liver reduction diet, basically 4 shakes a day (I should have started yesterday) so I went to the store and got all the stuff I need (basically mellow and sugar free ice pops).
I have to say, it really started to feel real when he shook my hand and said he would see me in two weeks.
Today is my birthday and I feel like it is right to make this the kickoff point. I had a piece of birthday cake today and it was sort of symbolic as a goodbye to old and hello to new.
I see my PCP next Tuesday and then I'm all set. Oh, except for the bowel prep (I didn't have to do a stool sample). The bowel prep I start at noon the day before surgery and basically just on Clear Liquids. I'm working that day so a bit nervous about when that will kick in. Eek.


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Well, just sharing a little update. I have my surgery on May 2. I went to the hospital for my pre-admission testing last week. Pretty simple stuff. Lots of questions, blood work, EKG and chest X-ray. Today I had my final appointment with the surgeon. He lead a group presentation for 8 of us on all the things to expect, diet, Vitamins, surgery day, complications, etc. for about an hour. We did a bunch of paperwork and took a quiz to show we actually read it and didn't just sign it without looking. Then we each had our individual appointment with him for final review and questions. Tomorrow starts my liver reduction diet, basically 4 shakes a day (I should have started yesterday) so I went to the store and got all the stuff I need (basically mellow and sugar free ice pops).
I have to say, it really started to feel real when he shook my hand and said he would see me in two weeks.
Today is my birthday and I feel like it is right to make this the kickoff point. I had a piece of birthday cake today and it was sort of symbolic as a goodbye to old and hello to new.
I see my PCP next Tuesday and then I'm all set. Oh, except for the bowel prep (I didn't have to do a stool sample). The bowel prep I start at noon the day before surgery and basically just on Clear Liquids. I'm working that day so a bit nervous about when that will kick in. Eek.




Happy Birthday and good luck :)

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Well, just sharing a little update. I have my surgery on May 2. I went to the hospital for my pre-admission testing last week. Pretty simple stuff. Lots of questions, blood work, EKG and chest X-ray. Today I had my final appointment with the surgeon. He lead a group presentation for 8 of us on all the things to expect, diet, Vitamins, surgery day, complications, etc. for about an hour. We did a bunch of paperwork and took a quiz to show we actually read it and didn't just sign it without looking. Then we each had our individual appointment with him for final review and questions. Tomorrow starts my liver reduction diet, basically 4 shakes a day (I should have started yesterday) so I went to the store and got all the stuff I need (basically mellow and sugar free ice pops).
I have to say, it really started to feel real when he shook my hand and said he would see me in two weeks.
Today is my birthday and I feel like it is right to make this the kickoff point. I had a piece of birthday cake today and it was sort of symbolic as a goodbye to old and hello to new.
I see my PCP next Tuesday and then I'm all set. Oh, except for the bowel prep (I didn't have to do a stool sample). The bowel prep I start at noon the day before surgery and basically just on clear liquids. I'm working that day so a bit nervous about when that will kick in. Eek.





Happy Birthday!!! It is so exciting to feel like things are really happening. I did my Pulmonologist appt yesterday and tomorrow is the Cardiologist & 2 hr course w/ surgeons office. After tomorrow, I just have to make sure they fax their reports to my PCP and she then has to prepare the final medical clearance for my surgeon by Thursday, April 27th. That part is stressing me out! Sorry about the bowel prep, I've read some people have had to leave work. My surgeon does not require it.

Here's to the new us!


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Hey May sleever crew, how is everyone doing with their liver reduction?


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Hey May sleever crew, how is everyone doing with their liver reduction?





Things have gotten better for me. I really struggled the first two days. I've noticed my stomach has shrunk. I ate my Protein at lunch and had to make myself drink the Protein Shake at dinner because I was still satisfied from lunch (I did not stuff myself at lunch either). Tomorrow will be a test for me -- its my daughters bday party.

How is it going for you?


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Ok so far. Last night was hard but it was only day 2. I'm on 4 shakes a day plus sugar free Jello or ice pops. Those help me at night when I'm hungry and has always been my snacking time. Keeping my eye on the prize helps when it gets hard. Weighed myself this morning and down 5.8 lbs in 2 days. I know it's Water but it put me under 300 so I'll take it. The weekend will be interesting, work is a good distraction so I'll have to really try to keep myself busy.


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