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So, here we are... almost a week banded.  It's really been a tough one, let me tell you.  Friends and family over this weekend, all living their lives as normal... and then there's me.  On this journey all alone... or so I felt.  I know that they support me, but none of them have to change their habits, and it's hard for me to watch.  I know that this was my decision, and I cannot blame them for what they do... but I do.  That's bad of me, isn't it?  Poor hubby, he feels bad cause I snapped at him last night about his not helping me.  Not his fault, but I am sure that I am having food withdrawals.. or caffeine withdrawals.. or whatever.  Whatever it is, I am definitely not myself right now.  Surely this will pass when I can eat again.  Right now, it's just frustrating as hell to watch them drink sodas, eat chips and popcorn, and beer.   

The thing that keeps me going is the fact that I have lost 10 lbs since Tuesday!  10 pounds... gone FOREVER! 
I can do this, I know that I can.  It's just not going to be easy,  but it will definitely be worth it. 

Thanks for listening to my rant...

 

Not as much pain as I expected.  Pretty sore, achy, but nothing that I can't live with.  Not taking the pain meds anymore, couldn't sleep on them last night for some reason... Finally crashed about 2, woke at 6 full of energy.  WTH?  Is that normal? 

I am still STARVING!!  I really wish I could move on to the full liquid phase, so I could at least have a protein shake...

Finally, the day I have been waiting so eagerly for has arrived!  Happy Re-Birthday to me!!

Couldn't sleep last night, (wonder why).  Was up early and had alot of nervous energy this morning.  We got the the surgical hospital about an hour early... and of course, the surgeon was running behind, but that was ok.  Supposed to go in at 12:30, they finally wheeled me back at 2.  I remember the Anesthesiologist talking to me,  briefly then as predicted, I woke up in recovery.  I am not feeling any pain, just a little discomfort, but I also got a visit from my whacky Aunt Flo yesterday, so that makes for a ton of recovery fun! 

I am starving to death... or so I feel.  I have not eaten since 6 yesterday, and to be honest, the sips of broth are just not doing it for me.  I did have some jello last hour, and that helped some.  I am going to go to bed soon, so that the feeling will subside, and when I awake, have some more broth.  I know that it is normal to feel hungry while on the liquid phase, just wondering if anyone has any suggestions...

Thanks for listening to my rambles... more to come as the days pass, I am sure!