6 days till surgery and...
I am of course getting nervous about it all but for some reason I am really focused on the chewing part. I keep feeling like I'm not going to able to do the chewing properly. Was this a concern for the vets out there? And is it as bad as my head is making it out to be?
6 more sleeps!!!!!! OMG!
Referral to Bariatric Registry: April 30th 2013 Orientation: May 27th 2013 Meet Dr Huynh: June 4th 2013
RD and RN: June 5th 2013 SW: June 11th 2013 Dr Glazer: July 3rd 2013 2nd Meeting with Dr Huynh: July 18th 2013 SW: July 18th 2013 Sleep Test: July 16th Follow Up With Dr Glazer: July 22nd 2012 Patts: July25th Surgery: August 7th 2013!!!!!!!!!
You know what you'll do? You'll count. And you'll ROCK IT. :)
Honey...you're *6 days* away from this AMAZING thing. I'm so happy for you and so PROUD of you!! You're IN THIS, doll!!
Referral to Surgeon: February 12, 2013 Appointment with Surgeon: April 24, 2013 Endoscopy: April 30, 2013 Referral sent to Bariatric Registry: May 2, 2013 Orientation Appointment: May 27, 2013 Dr Klein Appointment: June 6, 2013 Second Upper GI Series: June 11 Dr Glazer: August 12, 2013 RN/RD/SW: August 29. 2013 Follow-up With Dr Klein: September 23, 2013 Start Opti: October 23, 2013 Surgery Date: November 14, 2013
*smoooooooch* I love you hon! Thank you! I will do this! I got this! As will you!!!! We're gonna be sooo amazing:)
Referral to Bariatric Registry: April 30th 2013 Orientation: May 27th 2013 Meet Dr Huynh: June 4th 2013
RD and RN: June 5th 2013 SW: June 11th 2013 Dr Glazer: July 3rd 2013 2nd Meeting with Dr Huynh: July 18th 2013 SW: July 18th 2013 Sleep Test: July 16th Follow Up With Dr Glazer: July 22nd 2012 Patts: July25th Surgery: August 7th 2013!!!!!!!!!
I know:) I'm so excited!!!
However I don't know how good of an example I make;) But I will try!
Referral to Bariatric Registry: April 30th 2013 Orientation: May 27th 2013 Meet Dr Huynh: June 4th 2013
RD and RN: June 5th 2013 SW: June 11th 2013 Dr Glazer: July 3rd 2013 2nd Meeting with Dr Huynh: July 18th 2013 SW: July 18th 2013 Sleep Test: July 16th Follow Up With Dr Glazer: July 22nd 2012 Patts: July25th Surgery: August 7th 2013!!!!!!!!!
Being nervous is normal. I think we all focus and worry about different things but your worry is normal. My concern was not being able to gulp. All good now.
Not to worry, you will chew - if too little or not enough your pouch will let you know...
Relax, breathe.... your almost there.
TWH Orientation - Oct 17, 2012 SW - Nov 19, 2012 Nurse - Dec 12, 2012 Group Nutrition Class - Jan 14, 2013 Psychologist Feb 12, 2013 Nutrition March 15, 2013 Surgeon - April 5th (Dr Penner) Surgery May 16th!
Thank you so much:) You're absolutely right! Deep breaths, almost there:)
Referral to Bariatric Registry: April 30th 2013 Orientation: May 27th 2013 Meet Dr Huynh: June 4th 2013
RD and RN: June 5th 2013 SW: June 11th 2013 Dr Glazer: July 3rd 2013 2nd Meeting with Dr Huynh: July 18th 2013 SW: July 18th 2013 Sleep Test: July 16th Follow Up With Dr Glazer: July 22nd 2012 Patts: July25th Surgery: August 7th 2013!!!!!!!!!
It is very normal so you can relax now :)
I never count my chewing. I just chew until it is a paste and I know it wont get stuck going down. I dont think it is as many times as you think it may be. Just a little extra than normal.
You will be at home recovering before you know it YAAY!!
GOOD LUCK!
Referral sent Sept 2012 -Info Session -January 7 2013. Surgeon (Dr. Huynh-HRRH) February 5 2013. Dr. Glazer, Nurse, SW and NUT -> March 25 2013, May 1st, Surgeon, Patts-June 6. SURGERY JUNE 26 2013!! 100 lbs gone in 4 months!
Thank you sweetie! I think it will be easier having barely chewed during opti, maybe it helps me relearn how to take my time and chew real slow;)
Referral to Bariatric Registry: April 30th 2013 Orientation: May 27th 2013 Meet Dr Huynh: June 4th 2013
RD and RN: June 5th 2013 SW: June 11th 2013 Dr Glazer: July 3rd 2013 2nd Meeting with Dr Huynh: July 18th 2013 SW: July 18th 2013 Sleep Test: July 16th Follow Up With Dr Glazer: July 22nd 2012 Patts: July25th Surgery: August 7th 2013!!!!!!!!!
Exactly what everyone else has said. 
I tried chewing 30 times, lol, nope, it's liquid by then, believe me, you will be nervous for the first while and then enforce you know it, opps, you swallowed without chewing well enough. You will do so fine pal, honest you will.
Love your questions, they are exactly what so many of us want to ask but don't.
The countdown begins! Your SO close now!
Annette
Starting weight: 334 lbs.Starting opti weight: 323 lbs, Surgery weight 303 lbs.Surgery-May 21st, 2013 with Dr Hagen at HRRH Goal weight 165 lbs reached at 13 months. Current weight 156 lbs
