The Learning Curve

After six days of liquid diet only for pre-op preparation, I've learned so many things. It is possible to set my determination and 'stick' with it for the run. Sunday was my challenging day. I hit a brick wall that allowed touches of anger, wonder and deep soul searching to surface within.

I conquered it. The first several weeks of this entire event are highly challenging and certainly doth test one's self responsibility. But, it's far more than losing however many pounds I might in these days. It has been prepping me for the post-op surgery days. Learning that I can survive on liquids...soups, sugar free jello, sugar free puddings, clear juices and frozen popsicles...and, I truly have barely any 'hunger' fighting me.

Yes, I do keep track of protein intake and I am drinking a liquid called Isopure...grape flavored...really cold, it's an okay drink! It provides 40 grams of protein in one bottle and I follow throughout the day with a slimfast shake and various other protein items. It's new to me to have to keep track, but for the health of it, I do.

Now...waking in the morning and being able to set both feet on the floor to rise without feeling like a Mac truck ran over me in the night and parked on top of me...is such a joy. What's this telling me? My entire body is going through a detoxification process. My body is thriving without sugar, fast foods, heavy fats and more. I think it's saying thank you at the beginning of each new day!

I've discovered on one of my fat sites...in order to learn the appropriate size of a sip, one individual went and purchased herself a SIPPY CUP!!! It worked! After she got it, no more throw up due to gulping like the old days. And, so, you say? Yep, I'm gonna git me one 'o them thar cups! And, I'm going to use the small fork in the drawer that's for appetizers...a tiny fork!!

You see, the mind and body are beginning to think and work together. It's interesting as I discover new things about me. Am I thrilled at all of this...NOT! But, it's a necessary thing at this time in my life. I got me here, I have to get me outta here! And, my hubby has to keep cooking and eating!! It's rough on him these days...he has to clean his own dishes up as well. I will do lots of things, but washing a pan that has the remainder of breakfast sausage in it...I WILL NOT TOUCH IT!!

I've discovered I hate orange and strawberry jello. I've found I can tolerate the French Vanilla Slimfast shake very well. I keep the powder in the freezer (it's cold) and when I mix it with cold milk, I do it in a small tupperware that holds 8 ounces. You can put the lid on and shake the daylights out of it and tadaaaa...shake!

As for the soup? I prefer the cans rather than the Soup at Hand. Why, you say? Because, silly, you empty the can and add a can of water...MORE TO SLIP through the lips, over the gums and look out tummy! Propel water is very good...no aftertaste.
And, jello or pudding anytime my tummy thinks it wants something helps a lot. I was already a Yoplait Light yogurt girl, so I still indulge in those...yes, it's permitted!

And, so...tomorrow is day seven -- ONE WEEK BEHIND ME! Tomorrow is the surgeon's visit. I go and see him, ask questions and smile. Then, I go tomorrow afternoon to see my pulmonologist, Dr. Manion. A busy day, getting it all together. One week from Thursday, it's target practice on my stomach!! Can't help but think of the words to some song..."Let's, get it on!!!" Just do it!

I've heard from family and friends. Many are cheering, lots are praying and some are going, you're doing what? It's a good thang to know folks are thinkin' boutcha when you're going 'lights out' for a while. But, it won't be like my knee surgery a couple of years ago. As soon as I woke up, the handsome male nurse said, 'can I get you something to drink?' Not only did I have one icy Diet Dr. Pepper, I gulped two of those puppies down!!

Maybe they'll say a while after this surgery..."can I get your sippy cup for you??" lololololol
This SIPS on me!!