On the Other Side

It is done and it wasn't that bad.  I really expected to have more pain considering what was done.  I stopped using the pain pump in the hospital and have not taken any meds for pain at home.  I have not had gas pains either.  I do pass a lot of gas and burp like a fiend, but I'll take that over pain any day.  I was released from the hospital on Saturday and spent the day and Sunday sleeping.  I am very fatigued.  Today I had more energy and had a wonderful visit from two of my angels, Angie and Cindy.  They came to check on me and to bring some beautiful flowers.  I am blessed to have them as friends.  They seemed to think I looked ok considering my surgery, so we were all in agreement.  I was able to get in more fluids today.  I had been taking it slow because I had problems with nausea in the hospital when I started to drink.  Not fun.  It was taking forever to finish 8 oz  of water taking the tiny kitten drinks I was taking.  Today I started taking a little bit bigger sips and it made the difference.  It also helped that I did not sleep as much today, so I was awake to sip, sip, sip.  I will probably finish the day with about 56 oz of water.  I started my protein today mixed with the water.  I got in 75 grams.  Tomorrow's plan is to continue to increase my fluids and keep up the protein.  I got in all of my vitamins, calcium  and B-12.  The only true negative at this point is crushing my medications.  Most are downright nasty.

Filter Placement

Today was the IVC filter placement.  Poor Cindy drove me across the lake and got me there for 5:30.  It went well and so far no problems.  I was given an anesthesia that relaxed me but I was aware of what was happening.  Afterward I had to lie flat for 2 hours.  Those hours slowly passed.  All of the nurses were great.  I look forward to what is next.

Pre Op Appointment

Today I saw my surgeon for me pre-op appointment.  I liked Dr. Richardson and feel he will do a great job. He quickly answered all of my questions and put Phillip and me at ease.  I received my discharge instructions and they all seem pretty straightforward.  I saw the dietitian next.  She went over what I need to do prior to surgery and from post-op up until my follow up appointment.  I have at admit I was kinda bummed that no one commented that I had lost 39 pounds from my initial appointment.  They said I needed to loose 17 pounds prior to surgery and I exceeded that.  Oh well, that is 39 pounds kicked to the curb.  Next up is my IVC filter placement and then the main event.  I am so ready for this!

Tomorrow

Tomorrow I meet the surgeon for my pre-op appointment.  I have my questions ready and I am eager for Friday to get here.  Right now I am mostly calm about it, but occasionally I have a bit of nerves.

I tried the Jay Robb chocolate protein today with water and with coconut milk.  It was good in water and with the milk.  I think it comes in second to the Syntrax though.  It is sweeter than the Syntrax and I think for now at least I prefer that.

Product Review- Jay Robb Whey Protein- Chocolate

A couple of days ago I saw that GNC was running some sales.  I decided to take a look around and noticed they had the Jay Robb Whey Protein on sale.  I had heard good things about the protein (few additives and sweetened with stevia).  I decided to give it a play and see if it can beat the Syntrax I have been drinking.  I mixed it up with water because that is how I have reviewed all of the other protein powders.  I so prefer the mix with almond or coconut milk.  It was good.  I can't say if it was better than the Syntrax because I mix that with milk, but I will try it again tomorrow with the milk and get a better comparison between the two.  It was good with plain water and that will come in handy when I am first home from surgery.  I am keeping my fingers crossed that my tastes do not change.  I bought some vanilla as well.  I will be trying that soon.

Score- A

Is It February Already?

Time has been flying!  It seems like it was just New Years Day.  I am finally back in the home stretch again.  I have a surgery date and all of the associated appointments set up.  I would like to say that I was able to get back in the zone like I was prior to my first surgery no go, but I have not been.  I have been letting my emotions steer my food choices.  I am still down below what the dietitian wanted me to lose prior to surgery, but that is still 9 pound more than I had been when I was revved about my surgery.  I am still excited about the surgery and I know it will allow me to get to a place that I yearn for.  Now to get my head back in the game.  I have continued to read the boards on OH and still have kept up with bookmarking posts and recipes.  I still have a bit before I start the liquid diet.  Last time I had been eating low carb and didn't have much trouble with the 4 days of the liquid diet I completed before having to cancel the surgery.  I hope it will be the same this time.