2 Days Pre-op

more days until my life completely changes!!!! 

The excitement and fear are both building. I am actually having my breakfast Premier Protein shake as I type this. These are my favorite ones that I have come across thus far. They are pre-made and come in chocolate, strawberry and vanilla and I purchase by the case at Costco. I have been drinking the chocolate ones for quite some time now and am having my first vanilla one. I have yet to try their strawberry flavor. So far so good as far as taste goes. They are not too thick and have just the right amount of sweetness without a bad aftertaste. They don't make me full by any means, but they take the edge off and make my stomach stop growling during this pre-op liquid diet. 

I am taking these final days before my surgery (4/22) to make sure I have everything in order for when I leave for the hospital and for when I return home after. Ty took two weeks off of work to be home with me and my parent's will be here for the first few days as well in case I need some assistance. There's just so much to remember that I want to make sure that I don't leave any stone unturned. I would much rather be over-prepared than under-prepared. I have also been posting up a storm on Obesity Help and Thinner Times to converse with some people who are where I am or who have been where I am for some words of encouragement. I have some cleaning and laundry I want to get done as well as filming a few videos for my YouTube channel. 

I have all my liquids purchased and ready to go for my 3 week post-op diet: protein shakes, Crystal Lite, Propel Water, regular bottled water, sugar free Jell-o, broth and sugar free Popsicles. A few more preparations and I think I will be all set for Tuesday and when I return home (hopefully) on Wednesday!!

I am hoping to get a new video up by later today!

Here is my checklist of what I am planning on bringing to the hospital with me on Tues for my procedure. 

Anything with an * beside it, is what my DR wants me to bring.

Night clothes *

Loose fitting clothes to go home in * 

CPAP *

All medicines *

my WLS book *

Insurance card * 

Incentive Spirometer *

Personal care items (lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc..) * 

iPhone

iPad

Charger ^^

Camera (for in the hospital and to hold against my stomach for the ride home)

Pillow

Chapstick

Gas-X Strips (need to call my surgeon tomorrow to make sure this is ok)

Body wipes

Pen & paper

Breath strips (need to call my surgeon tomorrow to make sure this is ok)

SW = 321lb
CW = 296lb

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