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
CW = 296lb
>>Less Of Josh<<
