So, I have been leaving comments all over the place saying that my surgery is May 9th - I might even have said May 7th on some. My surgery is scheduled for May 1st. Yes in 4 days. This Friday. Holy shit! I have no clue what the hell I was thinking when I gave wrong dates. Only thing I can think of is that my daughter's junior prom is on May 9th so maybe I was projecting myself to that happy event when I'll be a week out from surgery and watching my gorgeous daughter in her beautiful dress going with a cute boy who asked her per below. (I put what the signs say in the caption in case you can't read. He also brought a bunch of balls with "Prom?" written on them and also brought her roses.) She was hoping this guy would ask her. It's even more special because it's my daughter's first date.
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| I finally got the the balls to ask you to Prom? |
I'm not going to lie. I am freaking out a bit. I think a part of me didn't think it was going to happen since I hadn't received my auth. Psych!
My pre-op diet is easy. Clear liquids 48 hours before surgery with no liquids after midnight night before surgery. I don't really feel like eating much anyway because I'm so nervous.
My husband is out of town for the next 3 days which really sucks because he is one of only two people who knows about the surgery (besides my blog buddies - obviously). My daughters know I am having surgery, but I've told them it's to have the band removed. I may tell them down the road, but I don't want to put them in the position of having to lie if other people start asking questions. I told everybody and their mother about my band and felt like I was under a microscope all the time. This time I want to do the surgery on my terms.
I'm sure I'll post again this week since I don't have anybody to talk to and I'm a nervous wreck.
Oh my goodness. Congratulations! It's happening!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteTell me that your husband is not out of town on surgery day!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are going to need help. My husband stayed overnight with me in the hospital and I'm glad because I kept setting off the low O2 sat machine from not breathing. He was the only one checking on me. When you wake up from surgery be prepared to be a little scared and wonder why oh why did I do this. I promise it will get better. Relax, breath, sip, relax, breath, sip. Everything will be ok and you will be on your way to a new life. My pain was not bad after day 3. Get off the narcotics as soon as you can. They increase the nausea and constipation. Take stool softeners post op. You will thank me for that advice. Follow your doctors orders to the letter. You got this Bonnie. Ask us for help when you need it.
Oh no - I'm not crazy! LOL. He'll be home Thursday night and will be with me for surgery and the next few days. Thanks for tips. Definitely helps me feel more prepared.
DeleteSo excited and happy for you! Congrats. If you need someone to talk to or ask questions about the surgery etc (I am still only a little over a month out) let me know!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I've been going through all of your blogs trying to prepare. They are all a big help and while I'm nervous, I'm also excited about taking this step.
DeleteHey, if you need someone to text or anything, give me a shout and I will send you my number. That is SOON!! I'm excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I really appreciate your support. I'm nervous, but excited too.
DeleteWhat?!?! WOW! You jumped waaaaaay up! I'll be right after you on the following Tuesday. I guess we will still be getting through this together! SO happy that it got approved! Yahoo!!!
ReplyDeleteI know. I feel like an idiot that I was giving wrong surgery date.
DeleteGood luck Bonnie! I'm sure it will all go well. Maybe sooner is better, less time to worry. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Linda. I think about you more than you know. Would love to have you guys come up this Summer and hang out by the pool. And hopefully I'll be a little skinnier. :)
DeleteYou are going to be just fine, and I'm going to keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Remember that it wasn't that bad a surgery the first time around -- you'll be fine by the time prom gets here. How cute about your daughter (even if that guy did say "balls" when he asked her out!)! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Catherine. The balls thing was borderline, but since he actually brought balls with him (and roses) we thought it was okay. Lol.
DeleteYay Bonnie! so excited for you, and once you are all recovered from your surgery you will understand why I say such a thing! :) You are going to love your sleeve. I'll keep you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery can't wait to hear from you post op! :) yay!!
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