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Dr appt went well. He told me what kind of surgery will be performed. Actually, surgeries since he’s going to repair a few other problems contributing to the big one. It’ll take 2-3 hrs.
He asked if I had a time frame I wanted it done in. I said, “Preferably during Lent. The next 2 weeks, if possible.” He can’t guarantee that since they have to make sure everyone needed is available. But he’ll see if it can be done . Someone will call me next week with all the particulars.
He actually thought it was funny that I wanted it done during Lent. I told him it’d make it easier not having the temptation to eat solid food if I can’t eat solid food. He again said I’d be on liquids for 3, possibly 4 weeks after seeing the test results.
Said I’ll be able to bend but won’t be able to lift more than 20 lbs while I’m recovering. The reason I’ll be on liquids only is to give the swelling time to go down. He did say I can have my V8 green juices but nothing acidic for several months. Even low acid fruits and vegetables would be hard on me. So that takes low acid tomatoes out of this year’s garden.
Can’t have anything bubbly or fizzy (ie: no soft drinks, no sparkling water, nothing sugary). Said if the V8 green juices irritate my throat to stop them until after I’ve healed.
Did encourage me to stock up on the heavy items that we need or make several trips to the store or have someone help with the lifting. I have a friend who has already volunteered her services. She’ll drive me to the store as well as help me with the lifting. So that’s cool.
I was weighed today and have lost 10lbs. And how am I celebrating? KFC, of course.
He asked if I had a time frame I wanted it done in. I said, “Preferably during Lent. The next 2 weeks, if possible.” He can’t guarantee that since they have to make sure everyone needed is available. But he’ll see if it can be done . Someone will call me next week with all the particulars.
He actually thought it was funny that I wanted it done during Lent. I told him it’d make it easier not having the temptation to eat solid food if I can’t eat solid food. He again said I’d be on liquids for 3, possibly 4 weeks after seeing the test results.
Said I’ll be able to bend but won’t be able to lift more than 20 lbs while I’m recovering. The reason I’ll be on liquids only is to give the swelling time to go down. He did say I can have my V8 green juices but nothing acidic for several months. Even low acid fruits and vegetables would be hard on me. So that takes low acid tomatoes out of this year’s garden.
Can’t have anything bubbly or fizzy (ie: no soft drinks, no sparkling water, nothing sugary). Said if the V8 green juices irritate my throat to stop them until after I’ve healed.
Did encourage me to stock up on the heavy items that we need or make several trips to the store or have someone help with the lifting. I have a friend who has already volunteered her services. She’ll drive me to the store as well as help me with the lifting. So that’s cool.
I was weighed today and have lost 10lbs. And how am I celebrating? KFC, of course.
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