Delestere

I have always been described as a big person. Now, this includes my high school days as a tiny cheerleader, because the term 'big' has referred to more than just my weight (although lately that has certainly applied). I have big opinions, a big sense of humor, a big laugh, HUGE sneezes...just a generally large personality. That being said, my commitment to food has been no exception. The problem for me came when my BIG leanings began to shift from quality to quantity, the culmination of which led to my decision to visit OCC. Today I had two truly lovely experiences that I feel mark a new era in my life. First, I cooked dinner for my husband. Now, that may seem simple, but I have always characterized myself as a theoretical feminist who wouldn't serve anyone - man or woman. Of course, in reality I just couldn't be bothered to wait for a meal. Delayed gratification has never been my strong point. Today, however, I stood in my kitchen, zen-like as I lovingly scorched a boxed meal for my mate. He was ever-so grateful. (Which tells you just how bad he's had it... ) Later in the evening, a particularly challenging event presented itself. I happen to love the show Cake Boss, and a marathon was running on TLC. I was able to watch this show with no - I repeat NO - sweet snack or bitter resentment! It was an honest test of my mental fortitude, and I passed with flying colors. Excuse me while I take a bow. Have any of the other recently-banded ladies/gentlemen started noticing an upturn in their quality of life?

Oh I'm so glad to hear about how well you're doing! You go girl!

You are FANTASTIC!!!! I'm so impressed by your journey

Hey! You're supposed to fast as of midnight the night before. As for the meal, I read in Dr. Ortiz's book that it is common for people to have a 'Farewell to Food' meal the evening before your surgery. I chose to have my meal during lunch of that day so that I could digest it as much as possible before surgery, but I think another lady there with us had hers for dinner and she was just fine. The only thing he warns against is eating something like Chinese food, which could result in alot of uncomfortable gas during recovery. At any rate, I enjoyed getting a 'last meal' I will say this though - I ordered the mushroom cheese burger from room service at the Mariott, and I was sorely disappionted. It's definitely a different kind of burger than we eat in the South. It had a strange cheese, and strips of beef instead of a patty. My husband said the regular burger was normal though, so you've got options in that department! Best of luck

Thank you and good luck tomorrow! I just know you'll do great Remember to walk walk walk! I think you need to copy and paste the ticker into your signature box on your profile for it to show up.

Okay guys, I'm happy to report that I am feeling 100% better! The sick feelings passed soon after I last posted. I'm pretty sure that getting the protien into my diet and the anestetic out of my system made a huge difference My stomach feels like I've been doing situps, which isn't really a problem unless the baby decides to kick while I'm holding her. Maui - Everyone is different and the odds are you'll do great! I'm already pleased with this decision, because I'm getting a taste of the good things that are in store (I've already lost almost 12 pounds!!). Good luck ladies who are having surgery this month; I'll be praying that you have a good experience.

Hey everyone! I'm back home and settling in. I had a pretty good experience at OCC, although my husband and I both thought the nurses were a little snippy. I didn't wake up from the anestesia for FOUR HOURS even though the surgery was just 25 minutes long. To be honest, I've been kind of miserable. I have had some painful dry heaving/burping and nausea if I let my stomach get empty. I am so ready to be able to eat solid foods, because I feel like that might help. I feel so bad that I haven't been keeping up with my walking like I should, which means that I feel worse for not walking out the gas...it's a vicious cycle. I just want to feel better! I don't know how I'm going to start getting ready and going to work in another week if things don't start looking up. Bleh.

Well, my husband and I are getting on a place bound for San Diego in T minus five hours! I'm getting nervous that I will forget something important at my house, but hopefully my list making skills will prove their worth. Please wish me luck! I just keep telling myself that this is nothing compared to the emergency C-section I had four months ago...I hope I'm right. And btw to Wanabethin - I've heard that you can take Gas X strips to help with that

Ooo congratulations Caligirl!! You'll be getting there the day after I leave. We'll just miss each other

I will absolutely let ya'll know how everything goes! I asked my husband to write a daily journal about our trip as we go. If he actually follows through, I'll post the results. I'll even include personal annotations! So far all I know is that this pre-op diet is a thumbs down. I just have to keep telling myself it's for a good cause... I took my daughter over to my mom's house tonight, and, spawn of the devil that my mother is, a whole brisket had been prepared. I will admit to having a half sandwich even though I shouldn't have. I've already lost almost half of the .5% weight necessary, so I am comforting myself in this knowledge. I still have 4 of my 7 days of pre-diet to go.