bren H.

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Well I must say that I am feeling so much better than I ever could have imagined going into this process. I was able to return to work for a few hours a day during my second week of recovery.I have been increasing my hours every week by an hour or so!!! The one thing that is still very evident is how quickly I still get tired. I guess it's the bodies way of telling you to slow down and take better care of yourself!
 I must say that he puree food is getting pretty boring, but it has to be done. I did have a scrambled egg but it took me forever to eat  and I did end up throwing some of it away imagine that.  I tried puree chicken nope that was not for me at all.  A few more days and I will hopefully be able to start on the soft foods!!
I have an appointment to see Dr. Hardy on December 17. I am very excited because I will finally be able to Finnish my X-mas shopping!!!I really can't wait to see how much weight i have really lost...., cause the scale i have at home always seems to be about 5 or so pounds off  the good part about the scale is it has me 5 pounds heavier. 

But that's it for now

Bren!!

The surgery went well! there was a little mix up up about who my Dr. was 3 Dr.'s later and she was......Dr. Hardy I must Say that the gas pain after surgery is very uncomfortable. the best advise that I received was don't be a hero when it comes to pain relieve. take something if it hurts..I have to say that the first day and a half are very uncomfortable....but you need to be up and walking within the first day...lets just say that I did not make it very far during the first 24 hours. the next day I was walking more frequently up and down the hallways. I was also drinking water, protein shakes and eating jello.I was very fortunate that I did not suffer from nausea  at all. I must say that I was already feeling a lot better the second day although sleeping every few hours was necessary. i was still on pain medication through the Iv. The third day I felt good The Dr. said that I would be going home(well to the hotel) I was moving around good and I graduated to t3's.
The IV came out I got all my discharge papers I waited for My hunny and then we left(I have to admit that I was feeling it was to early to go but....the DR. said it was time) Once I got to the hotel I rested a lot. I watched movies and walked the halls oh and how could I forget about the sipping(always sipping).
We stayed at the hotel for a few days then we made our way home. I was so happy to be back with my family. I missed them so very much while I was gone. The first few days at home I was still very tired and needed to rest often. I still tired very easy and I am listening to my body and resting when I need to. 
I went into work for 2 hours today I am very fortunate that I have an office job that is not to physically demanding.  So for me going back to work is going to be a process 2 hours a day then I'll bump it up to 3 or 4 and so on........
For now I am doing great and feeling great..


that's it for now

Bren!!

 I made my way to the city. I had my pre-op appointment at the Vic..It went well. I am sitting in the hotel room with some butterflies in my stomach (by tomorrow there will be no room for them). I am really excited to have the surgery complete so I can begin focusing on recovery and being healthy. I will let ya know how it goes as soon as I have access to the net!!!


Bren

I was at my SIL the other night and I was hit with a million questions concerns and some not so helpful comments. I left her house red in the face and in tears at home, it was not a very good visit.  It did get me thinking about how important this surgery is to me and how important it is to take my time recovering.  So I turned my fear into a positive.  I mean thinking how my life will be after. Don't get me wrong I am still scared but this is a process. I have already gone through the first step (the pre-op diet) the surgery is the next step.

That's it for now

Bren!!

Wow what a day I felt like I was hit with a freaking truck ! My Whole body was aching. I had a headache but the worst pain was in my arms. they felt like they were going to fall off! I am so glad that I get to sleep on tomorrow cause I really need it.
I really want to eat. and i really want to have soup and a sand-which................    Soon I will be able to eat normal food ........just smaller portions.

I am feeling very guilty for having to leave my children for this period of time.  I will miss them so much but i also realize that this is for our benefit


Bren

Today I looked in the last boxes and realized just how far I have come so far I have made it threw seven whole days and I am working on the eighth. I find myself thinking about actually being able to eat after(even if it only soup) and i feel great.  This must be the pre-op diet talking because I have never been excited about broth before hahahahhah.
I am getting very nervous about going. My 5 year old was mad because i was going for longer than the fingers on his one hand. the 3 year old has no clue whats going on and my 12 year old gets to spend the week with his cousin(who is more like his best friend). This is the part that saddens me because we do live so far away so this means I will  be away from my children for such a long time. 
I think that this will make me a better mother.

that it for now

Bren

I must say that I really do not like anything chocolate that meditrim makes............ it's not for me!! I am having so much trouble finding things to eat. Last night I ate 1/2 a cucumber, I think that it is going to be back to soup for me tonight.  I was starving all day yesterday I was trulry missing meat.  I have to tell you the aches and headaches are now gone and physically I am feeling better. Now just to keep working on the emotions.It all seems to be happening so fast and I feel like i am always playing catch-up.

Bren.

This is just a short blog to say I'm doing OK. The headaches are always present and I had my first dizzy spell today. I got on the scale and it says down 7 pounds(I think it might be water weight). I have to say that if it was not for the meditrim bar in the mid-P.M. that I would not make it.....I love the peanut butter one!!!!  I am getting very nervous about the whole process  and once again I woke up and thought ................No I am not doing this!!!!!! Is it normal to be so scared? I don't know!


Bren

Okay so it is only the first day and I have to tell you I can handle the vanilla but holy man that chocolate stuff is going to be really hard for me to drink. I ate a peanut bar for lunch those bars are interesting but the taste is okay. for supper I had cabbage with celery, onions, and mushrooms. got to tell ya it was not all that bad.  I keep having to remind myself every few minutes that I cannot just go and grab food ...........this is so weird for me.........I feel a little lost.

Well that's all for now

Bren!!

I am on my last day before i start the pre-op diet I have not had the opportunity to do any shopping nor do I have anything on hand!!!!!
We were hit with a flood this week.... My house was surrounded 360 with water. We were lucky the water did not touch the main floor. We did however end up with an indoor pool no hot water and a yard that looks like something out of a war zone.... I am just starting to be able to look outside without crying.... I know it sounds petty but I was really sad that the kids lost their trampoline.

so now I have to refocus my energy to the pre-op diet.Today is my last day of foods so I'm going to the Halloween party with the kids I'm going to eat a hot dog and chips ................ I am scared. Please give me the will to say no to food!!!!!!
Bren!!