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48 Hours

 


Well, surgery is roughly 48 hours away!   I can't believe it's here already!   I feel like it was just yesterday when I started this journey.   I am officially down 14 pounds and I am really proud of that!   This two week pre surgical diet is no joke.   I had to really rely on my coping mechanisms and deep breathing to get through some of the earlier hunger pains.   But now that I have been on the diet for almost two weeks, my body has adapted.  My energy has been variable.   When we were up north over Memorial Day weekend I spent a good chunk of time in bed because I just physically was so exhausted.   I didn't get my energy until about 3 o'clock in the afternoon.   So I am thankful that has improved.

My anticipation anxiety has been waxing and waning a bit.   The closer I am getting the more I realize what a good thing this will be for me.   The only thing I am really anxious about is actually being put under anesthesia before the surgery.   I'm not one to relinquish control super easily and with anesthesia you done lol!   I tend to get emotional when I get back to the OR, so I am really hoping I have some incredible nurses back there.

Overall I am looking forward to getting off the pre surgery diet.   Although, post surgery I'll be on liquids only for 2 weeks.   So I'm sure by the time I get to the end of those 2 weeks I'll be ready to chew something again.   If I am moved up then weeks 3-7 I will be on a pureed diet and then at my 6 week post op I hope to get clearance to progress to food cautiously.   It's all systematic to allow your stomach and intestines to heal properly.

The food hasn't been bad (except I hated the oatmeal).   It was all food we had to purchase from my surgeon's office.   I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty most everything was!   However, I think I can buy stock in sugar free jello and sugar free popsicles!   :-)

My mom assisted me in taking my beginning of the month photos and measurements,   Since March 1 I have lost 2 inches around my belly!   I was so happy with that progress!   A little further into the journey I will be sharing those photos to you.   I am anticipating a huge transformation!

That is most of the update I have for you today.   I hope you are well and succeeding in your own journey, whatever that may be!

Emilee


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