[Rottweilerdriver]

2 more days until my surgery and I join everyone over on the "losers bench" what a funny term huh? "Losers Bench" but this time it means seomthing WONDERFUL and grand!

My house is stocked with protein shakes and powders that I like, and all manner of clear and sugar Free concoctions. My kitchen and cabinets look like a cross between a Mad Scientists laboratory and a bodybuilders gym room (from all the Whey Protein powder canisters). Thankfully I love the stuff. I know so many people have problems with the protein powders and thankfully I am one of the weird people that actually loves the taste of them! I think the trick is that I mix them with skim milk or almond milk (light) from the beginning so they have a bit more Oooompf and flavor behind them.

Unjury makes a delicious chicken soup protein powder that you mix with warm water and is really, really good! In fact it is better than a lot of that low sodium broth crap.

I got a prescription for 10 Lovenox injectors and some kind of antacid in a capsule (omeprazole). I'm thinking, "Ok, I can swallow this capsule NOW, but can I do it after surgery?" It says in bold letters to NOT crush or chew the capsule....Um. Well I will see what the doctor/surgeon/nurses say on this one. But it is things that make you go hmmmm.

Yesterday was actually the hardest day for me (psychologically) on the two week liquid diet. (And no, I did not cheat even once. Two weeks of clear liquids and protein shakes). But the family had grilled steak and that was ALWAYS my favorite food. So yesterday I did NOT eat dinner at the table with the rest of the family. I could smell that steak and grill smoke and charcoal and my stomach was doing flip flops of hunger. Then I was downing tons of water and low sodium broth. It wasn't pretty.

I tell myself that was the worst, and soon I will be able to slowly introduce chewable food back on the menu in about a month. If my scale at my house is to be believed (and it probably isn't. It's a cheap old scale) I am already nearly 20 lbs down from just the 15 days of liquids. I chalk it up to more closer around 12-13 lbs down which is still nice.

Tomorrow I am sure I will be a bundle of nerves the long night before surgery and the wait on Tuesday morning before, and then...Over on the other side to do my walking and healing and sipping! (Yeah I been reading your guys posts on walking and sipping and walking)

Warmly,
Jackie

[mj2903]

Good to hear that your liquid diet is going so well and it sounds like you are very well prepared and stocked for your post surgical diet.

I wish you well during your surgery and that there are no complications during or while recovering.

Soon you will be reaping the rewards of the months of preparation you have done.

[Perfesser]

You've prepared well, Jackie! Tomorrow be sure to allow plenty of time to do the flush prep if that's a part of your process. That little magnesium citrate cocktail packs a mighty punch!! Don't take until you're in the place you'll be for the next 4 hours (at least), as once it starts working, there is no denying it!!

Be sure to check the bodybuilder's protein for sugar content. Their needs are different from ours, and sometimes their protein isn't suitable for early post-ops because some of it can cause dumping. You'll figure this out by Wednesday or Thursday at the latest!!

Good luck Tuesday!! We'll all be thinking of you.

CT

[SummerBreeze]

Sounds like your in control of things Jackie, you have done you studying for sure ! Ummm I dont want to burst your bubble , but so many of us lose the taste buds and things change differnet for sometime , some things I am nto sure ever tastes the same...I sure hope you didnt stock up on to much protien srinks cause I am here to tell ya , I didnt mind the taste at all prior to surgery but when it was introduced to my tummy in hospital I..was liek the exhorist movie everytime I tried it , they sent me home 8 days later and didn thave me on protien the last 3 or 4 days , said try it slowly once u get home..i couldnt drink it thats why I went to atkins soy drink...so hun be prepared just in case...this is gonna be the ride of your life and you will be so happy with the end results cant wait to hear from ya on the losers bench!

[BreeChick]

Best wishes on your upcoming DAY! A new beginning in your life! Its nice to someone who has used their time pre op to really educate themselves and prepare too!

I am sure you will be very successful. :-)

[mynewleaseonlife]

congrats ... prayers for a successful surgery and a happy healing

[Missy4]

Congrats!!! Cant wait till your dusting off a spot on the losers bench for me.

[DocSanae]

Congrats!!
Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts for an unevenful surgery and uncomplicated recovery.

[Manana]

I'll be thinking of you on Tuesday.
Sounds like your ready for the new life to start....
We'll be here when you have a chance to check in.
Losers bench ready for ya...

Best of luck from another Rotty lover

[Chevygal55]

Wishing you a safe and uneventful surgery~ (((hugs)))