Saturday, March 13, 2010

The health saga continues

Matt was the next one on the list to get hit. Turns out what he had was not a stomach bug. He has diverticulitis. After a week of staying home from class and taking antibiotics, he's able to eat again and do a few things. This was after he got diagnosed with herpangina, which gave him a severe sore throat. Like Logan, he had two unrelated illnesses hit him pretty hard. No ER trips, thankfully.

But it looks like I'll still be able to have my Lap-Band surgery next Thursday. I'm excited and scared, which is giving me a bit of stomach upset. I've stayed on the pre-op diet for two weeks now and have lost some weight. I'm pretty happy about that. Every doctor's different, but here's what my pre-op diet consists of per day:

  • 3 protein drinks
  • 1 egg
  • 1 bread
  • 6-7 oz. lean meat
  • 4 oz. vegetables
  • 8 oz. fruits or vegetables
I'm ranging about 1200 calories a day. It's not as difficult as I would have expected. I think the high amount of protein has something to do with that. Someone asked why I didn't just stay on the diet and skip the surgery. If I could stay on a diet, I wouldn't be this heavy.

I'll post again after the surgery to let you guys know how it goes.

11 comments:

gatofish said...

Good luck with your surgery!

Jo said...

Good luck for Thursday, I'll be thinking about you.
Sticking on a diet isn't easy (I should know, most of them fail for me), and we're all different. If this is the right solution for you don't worry about anyone asking about diets.

Alice said...

Oh boy. It isn't nice to have both your boys unwell. I am glad you are healthy and hope only the best for your surgery. Good luck to you!

abigail2 said...

Good luck with your surgery.

Kat said...

I hope your surgery goes well and you are back on your feet very soon!

Kim B said...

Good luck Thursday! I'm keeping you in my prayers for a super speedy recovery and successful results :)

Giovanna said...

All the best with your surgery.

Brenda Lou said...

Good luck to you!! Hope all goes well.

Claire said...

Good luck with your surgery hope it goes well.

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omashee aka Barb said...

Michelle, I wish you the best of luck with your Lap Band. I had RNY one year ago and am very successful. Use your support group if one is offered. Hugs