I worked this AM and driving back to town was thinking about this procedure tomorrow and processing emotions connected to reviewing all the risks and benefits. The benefits outweigh the risks. I'm feeling confident about this and preparing myself for the recovery process. Was able to really cut calories yesterday and today I am on liquids only - so I've been drinking water all day. After drinking the Magnesium Citrate at 4 PM today, I have been making several trips to the bathroom. The Magnesium is actually better tasting than the stuff they give you the day before a Colonoscopy. I am hopeful for changes in my health after this - changes for the better. Up early tomorrow - 5:30 AM and leaving about 7 AM. Check in is set for 9 AM with surgery at 11 AM. Nothing to eat or drink after midnight.
I switched a blood pressure med from tomorrow AM to tonight so I don't have to drink any water with that. I'm actually looking forward to being put under - it's generally a good sleep and rest time for me - and that is positive. The pain from the 5 small cuts and having my insides juggled around will most likely result in more achy feelings than pain but even achy stuff can be painful. Can't be any worse than childbirth. In any case, I am able to tolerate a lot of pain, unlike my husband. The Meat Grinder arrived today so now everything is in place for the food I can eat.
One thing though - I love a good Reuben sandwich so I'm wondering how a Reuben would taste if it was reduced to puree status :0)??? Humor goes a long way in any kind of stressful situation. I find as I age it becomes easier and easier to be more positive and respect others opinions and not try to convince them to "see it my way" etc. Life is much better now. Life is too short for arguments and grudges. Today more than ever that is mindful as one of our church members, age 62 died in car accident Friday and her visitation is tonight and the funeral tomorrow. My husband is representing us at the visitation tonight and we will both miss the funeral tomorrow. Will be interesting how the rest of the night will go relative to being in the bathroom all the time - Oh Well!!
I will be out of commission for this blog until I get back home - hopefully by Thursday and then by Friday I can write more - until then - Tikki
About Me
- Tikki
- Born in a BIG town but very happy to be in a very small town 100 miles from nowhere. I have worked in the Human Services field for over 30 years and now own my business (solo practice) and absolutely love it. I am a lifetime member of Girl Scouts and have served in every volunteer position within a council and served as a National Operational Volunteer for 3 years in the early 2000's. I am now dabbling in ecommerce with several websites with quality products. I have been overweight most of my life and have finally had enough. I will have lapband surgery in one week and I hope my journaling about this experience will give others the incentive and strength to say "Yes I can".
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