Week three post op

I get to start soft foods this week like mashed potatos , scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, etc. I am doing very well except my first try at scrambled eggs didn't go well. I think I ate too fast and didn't chew enough. I need to increase my protein intake. and start walking more.

Day 11 post surgery

I'm back in Eldorado. I came back on Monday. Went to the library for a while on Tuesday. We went shopping in Carbondale on Wednesday and then to church. Went to Marion to the movies Thursday. Esther and I went to see Julie and Julia. It was very funny. Having a lazy day today.

Last week the diet was all clear liquids, this week I get to add things like yogurt and sugar free puddings. I lost 15 lbs the first week. I'm thinking it might be close this week. I think I'll be in size 24s by the 31st when I go back to work.

Day 4 Post surgery

I am doing well. Gave myself My first shot of blood thinner today. Feeling kinda restless but aside from this OK. The one site that was bleeding had stopped.I think. Delores is taking good care of me.

40 hours and counting down

In less that 40 hours I'll be in surgery. I am excited and just a little apprehensive. The road here has been up and down and curvy and slightly rough in patches. The liquid diet has been kinda hard, but I know it is very important to I have stuck to it and have not cheated at all. I think I have gotten things nearly ready. I still have to finish packing for my week stay in Collinville but that will only take a little while. Tomorrow at church we are having a potluck as a going away for Tyler, during that time I'm going to go get Rosie (the dog) and take her to the Kennel for a few days. Then I going back to church for an Awana meeting. I'll be driving Esther's car to Collinsville, droping off my stuff at Delores' and going on to Troy for Colleen's birthday celebration.

Esther will pick me up a Delores' at 4 am to go to the hospital. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the hospital. Surgery is scheduled for 7am. I hope to be back on the computer on Tuesday or at the latest Wednesday. I will stay at Delores' until after my one week return to the Doctor's office.

Tests

I had my final tests today. Pulmanry function test. EKG, bloodwork, and chest x-ray. Had my class on my post surgury diet. and saw Dr Richardson again. I can have my lap top at the hospital so I will try to check in on Tuesday. If not Wednesday will have to do. If you're reading this please remember me in prayer.

August 1

Day 5 of liquid diet. Hungry most of the time. Juice doesn't sit well a lot of the time. I'm going up to Delores' tomorrow and then Monday I have my pre-op testing. I am losing about 2 pounds a day on this diet.