Tomorrow is the big day!

Wow, it's hard to believe that tomorrow is my surgery date!

Something I've been looking forward to for so long. Almost seems unreal that is is actually upon us.

Sure I've gone through all the steps but to think it's really about to happen is mind blowing.

I've kept busy most of the day so haven't had time to dwell on it. Here it is 9pm and I haven't even had a chance to pack a single thing for the hospital. Not that I'll need much, but a few creature comforts will be nice.

Dan and I will be leaving here about 5am. Something tells me it's going to be nearly impossible to even seep tonight.

Part of me is saying not to do it. I should diet just one more time and this time I'll be really good on it. But the other part of me know this is best. Sure I might not be able to stuff myself with all the goodies at Thanksgiving, but I also won't be stuffing myself into clothes that are too small.

My Mom came to town today and will be helping watch the boys. Grandma left this morning and G was here when they woke up from naps.

Dan will be coming with me to the hospital. They will give him an update every 45 min-1 hr during surgery. He won't be able to see me until after I'm out of recovery. If you want news give his cell a call. Or if you don't have his number call mine and leave a message and as soon as I'm coherent enough I'll call or Dan can. I'm supposed to be up and walking within 2-3 hrs of getting in my room so I don't think I'll be totally out of it.

Thank you again to everyone for your support. I've received so many email and messages it has been great to know I have so many people who support me and this decision. I haven't had a chance to get back to everyone individually, things have been very busy lately, so please don't take offense to that if I didn't reply!

It's amazing that something I've wanted for so long is finally happening. I cannot wait!

HalfLytely=FAIL

Well, I got down 2 glasses of the crap.

Then came vomiting and gagging.

I tried a 3rd glass and every bit came back up.

Called the Dr. He said no worries just take some of the anti-nausea meds he had prescribed and don't worry about the rest. I asked again if it was ok because I'd only had about 1/4 of the solution. He said ok.

So I took the Phenergan and passed out for a few hours.

Now back to my regularly scheduled program of Jell-O.

Gross!

Well, it's the Sunday before surgery. AKA no more protein drinks until after surgery and the lovely bowel prep process began.

I had to take 2 pills. Then mix 1/2 gallon of stuff with water. Supposed to drink 1 8oz glass every 1o minutes. I'm done with 1 glass. This stuff is beyond nasty tasting! A few times I gagged. The directions recommend drinking it quickly instead of sips. Boy howdy I tried to gulp! I'm glad I was by the sink because one time I about threw up and had to spit it out. I started taking a little sip of Gatorade in between gulps of nasty stuff. Want to know what it tastes like? Go get some ocean water and add some nasty flavored whatever to it. Cherry, pineapple, and I don't remember the others. But that's the closest thing I can compare it to.

Here's to 9 more glasses. Just the thought of it is making me shudder!!!

It's time for the 2nd glass. *gag*

*GULP* 3 days

Day 3 of liquids is almost done.

I was just on a WLS forum and noticed a ticker in my siggy. It said "3 days until lap roux-en-y." Holy cow...3 more days!!! Practically 2 since it's 9pm now and surgery is so dang early in the morning.

The nights on liquids have been the hardest so far. Usually the time that the hubs and I veg on the couch, most of the times with a snack. There have been a few times where I have felt really hungry, so I'd have a drink or some Jell-O.

I mixed some sugar free cherry Jell-O with the unflavored Pure protein that I got. You can see the protein settled at the bottom, but I just mixed it up some with my spoon and you can't taste it one bit! It's going to be excellent for after surgery when I'll be struggling to get in my liquids and protein.

Tomorrow the bowel prep process begins. Not looking forward to it at all!!! Maybe I'll find a good book and lock myself in the bathroom haha.

Liquid diet--day 1 and 2 complete!

Yesterday was tough. I felt hungry a decent part of the day, even with having protein shakes.

Today was better. I was bust most of the day which helped. I had my pre-op appt with the hospital and my last pre-op appt with Dr Friedman. Dan was able to come along for the first time. Then by the time that was done with we were in a hurry to get L1 from school. Dropped off the boys and I went to get my prescriptions filled. Then came home and made dinner! I made vegetable beef soup. The broth was really yummy to me! Homemade is so much better than the canned stuff.

Tomorrow will be another fairly busy day so I hope the diet continues to go well.

I did find out from Dr. F today that red things are ok! He said the instructions are for those who are having a colonoscopy (it was on the bowel prep kit instructions). That made me so happy. Red Jell-O, popsicles, and Koolaid here I com!

1st day of liquids

Wow, the 1st day of clear liquids is here!

Jell-O in the frige with the little ones wanting to eat it.

I'm not usually a big breakfast eater, so the morning was easy. Now it's a little after 11 and I just found myself walking to the pantry looking for something to eat. D'oh! Can't do that!

It's a stormy day which isn't helping. Means we're cooped up inside. Can't go play in the backyard or take a walk or bike ride to get my mind off of it.

At least I can stay busy inside cleaning today! Or curl up with a good book (thinking of re-reading Twilight series, and I never re-read anything *gasp*).

Dan just made the boys lunch. Even though it was hot dogs, something I wouldn't usually eat for lunch, just knowing that I can't have it makes them smell so good!

5 more days until surgery! Seems like just yesterday it was 10, then single digits.

Goodbye my friends.

Not too long ago I had my last meal as a "normal" person.

Green beans (cooked just like my Mama does!), mashed potatoes, gravy, and country fried steak. It all turned out quite well. At least in my opinion :) L1 even wanted 2nd on the steak, which is rare for him to want 2nd on anything.

It was pretty pathetic. While eating I kept dwelling on the thought of it was my last meal. I'd try to snap myself out of it and say no, it's not at all. Just the last meal I can eat anything at. I even had some Jason Mraz lyrics pop into my head "Goodbye my lover. Goodbye my friend. You have been the one. You have been the one for me." So many times in my life I've turned to food to be my friend. In the good times and the not so good times.

Until Tues, my diet will be clear liquids. My instruction sheet says:

• apple, grape, cranberry juices
• clear broths-chicken, vegetable, or beef
• decaf coffee or tea (no creamer, use artificial sweetener if desired)
• water or flavored water such as Crystal Lite, sugar-free Koolaid, etc
• Gatorade, Powerade, G2, Propel, or other similar products
• Sugar-free Jell-o, sugar-free popsicles
• Protein shakes for each meal, 2-3 times/day (stopping on Sun when bowel prep begins)
• nothing red or purple colored

So that's it...it's going to be tough but worth it!