The final days

Surgery has been set for November 29th at 1pm!  I am very nervous all of sudden because now this isn't a dream but a reality!! I am still waiting on insurance approval, but from what it sounds like, that should not be a problem!!  I will get more details on when I have to show up and all that fun stuff when I meet with the hospital on the 15th.

Speaking of the 15th, that is when I start my two week pre-op diet!!  This diet will consist of a protein shake for breakfast and lunch.  Dinner will be 4 oz of a lean meat and a serving of vegetables!  If I want to have a snack I can have a handful of raw veggies.  This will be what I get to eat for Thanksgiving and the husband's birthday.  This also means that waiting in line for Harry Potter 7.1 will not consist of the usual junk food and soda, but rather water and carrots (no ranch)!  But I am okay with this!!  The purpose of this diet is to shrink my liver and make the surgery easier on the doctor which mean less complications and less time on the operating table.

This past week has been a rough week on me.  I haven't been eating like I should and I can feel it.  Tomorrow though starts a new day!!  I am going to go on a modified pre-op diet and add in a serving of fruit and a serving of carbohydrates.  I need to up my water intake also.  I am allowing myself these slip-ups now because post surgery they are not an option!  I also want to get myself on a more structured exercise program.  This is my last change to establish good habits and I am going to make the most of my time!!!