Tomorrow is the big day!!!!!

Tomorrow is my surgery!
I have spend two weeks just drinking, and I am very proud of my results!
I am proud of my ability to stay with it. The first few days were very hard!
Now I really enjoy my shakes, and have gotten kinda creative.
I love it with one scoop of chocolate and one scoop of banana. YUM

I am supposed to be at the hospital at 11:15 tomorrow. The surgery is scheduled for 12:45.
I have lost 10 pounds in the last two weeks, so my liver shoul dbe nice and small for Dr. Graham.

Today Jason and I took Holden and Travis to see Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. It was very good! But thought it ironic that I saw a movie about food the day before my gastric bypass! The bacon is what got me! hehe

I wondered whether I would be nervous, but so far not yet. I am more concerned about my healing and recovery. AND THE PAIN! haha But everything will go smoothly.

Seven Pounds Lighter

Today is my 7th day on full liquids, and I have lost 7 pounds! At this rate, I should be about 15 pounds lighter on my surgery day. That will help my surgeon immensely!

It hasn't been easy, even for Jason and Holden who are having to get used to not talking about food around me. They won't have to do that forever, but right now the cravings are still there!

Last night we were in the ER with Jason due to his blood pressure dropping way to low. He collapsed in the nail salon after all three of us had pedicures. Once we got to the hospital, the temptation to just grab fast food was insane. Holden had to eat, and so did I. Luckily I am overly blessed to have my mother-in-law and sister-in-law so close. They stopped at our house and made me a shake, and picked a burger up for Holden. So I didn't have to "cheat".

I can not cheat if I want this surgery to be a success and without complications. For my sake, my family's sake, and my student's sake, I will do everything exactly as the doctor orders!!!

SO...to wrap this up and go see my husband at the hospital....

10/18/2009 Weight 235 pounds!!!!!!

Surgery in 10 days

I have now been on full liquid diet for 4 days. The first day was so hard! And I won't lie, I want to EAT! But I am not hungry. I just want to chew on something crunchy! I had a couple of croutons the first night, and the last night I had one bite of mac and cheese...but I want to be good...

But the good news is....I have lost 5 pounds in the first 3 days!!! Unbelievable huh? With results like this...I can do it!

Endoscopy and 2 days down

Yesterday was my first day of liquid only. It was so hard! Harder than I could have ever imagined!

While Jason and Holden ate dinner, I went for a walk. I just couldn't watch them eat.

There were several times yesterday that I was almost in tears.

Today I bought samples of the banana and vanilla flavored shakes.

The banana is my new favorite...but the vanilla is gross!

I cheated a little and ate ONE Cheetos and 4 croutons!

I also had my endoscopy this morning. It was great! I don't remember anything!

My doctor did tell me I can drink apple juice and Jello and other clear liquids these two weeks.

I loved all the nurses at the hospital today. They were so thoughtful and attentive!

12 more days....till the big day!

Two more weeks.....

Tomorrow I begin two weeks of 5 protein shakes a day.

Total of 800 calories a day and 135 grams of Protein.

I have to tell you...I am so afraid of my ability to drink them 5 times a day for 2 weeks!

In the next two weeks, I will probably lose a few pounds. The purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink the liver, so the surgeon will have more room in the abdominal cavity.

October 26 is the big day! I am having a Roux en Y Gastric Bypass.

This weekend, Jason has lovingly allowed me to eat at my favorite restaurants.

Thursday night, Holden and I went to the State Fair, and we had Fried Butter, Fried Oreos, and a yummy corn dog. Last night I brought home Olive Garden. Fettucini Alfredo.

But that all ends today.

I will use my blog to journal my successes and struggles.

I will publicly list my weight and measurements.

I hope you will celebrate and cheer me on.

Today...

Weight 242 Pounds

Chest 48 inches

Waist 44 inches

Hips 56 inches (Jason lovingly pointed out that that is almost as tall as Holden)

Upper Thigh 31 inches

WARNING....the following pictures may contain disturbing images! :)