Next Up, Pre-Op!

Jun 23, 2013

Okay... this has been an interesting few days.

On Friday, 6/21/13, I went in for my pre-op visits.  My day at the doctor's began at 8:30 a.m. with a nutrition class.  Since I'm kinda unique in being a revision from an RNY to a DS, I was in the class solo with the NUT.  So, in a nutshell, it was a 1 on 1 session.  She went through the expectations for the program that I must follow. What stuck with me and, what I need to remember, particularly when I don't feel like it is the following:

• I will need to take vitamins for the rest of my life and, I have to be mature and responsible to get it done or be sick
• I am going to write down all the reasons why I want to lose weight and refer to it when I'm in a tempting situation or need motivation.
• I have to make time for me and eating properly.  I can not afford to push my needs to the side for others.  
• My meals need to take at least 20 minutes, preferably 30.
• High fat causes diarrhea, high sugar will cause me gas.
• If I don't attack everyday with a plan, I will fail.
• I need 80 g of protein/day.

Next, I met with the Patient Coordinator.  She had an RNY herself and lost 165 lbs.  She was very supportive and, she wanted to make sure I understood what was next.

Then, I met with my surgeon, Dr. Scarborough.  He patiently answered all my questions.  He told me I can anticipate 3 days in the hospital but, that if he needs me to stay longer, he will.  He said that he thinks I can get to the low 200s.  Really????  That was good news and is 250 lbs. from where I am now.  Sounds great to me.

Next, came the $.  My insurance is not covering this so, that almost made my heart stop beating.  I pray I am making the right decision.

After that, I had to walk over to the hospital and get pre-admitted, have an EKG, give blood and urine and get a pre-surgery packet explaining how the day of surgery will go.

I have done some reflecting on where I went wrong the first time around.  In looking back at my writings from then, I can see it was:

• Not learning to slow down and eat slow
• Thinking the weight loss would happen on its own
• Not taking my protein and vitamin supplements
• Not following instructions.
• Not exercising.

So, if I know where I went wrong, then I must correct all these this time around.  There are no do-overs, girl.  I am praying for strength and wisdom that surpasses all human possibility and understanding.  I know that I can not do this alone but, only with God's help.  I commit to obedience.  It will be worth it on the other side.

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