At my pre-op last week, I was given a plethora of prescriptions. You're saying to your self, "Jessica. A plethora? Really?" No. Not really. It's an exaggeration. Did you really need me to explain that?
The thing I am LEAST looking forward to is drinking the bottle of Magnesium Citrate. I need to take it around 5pm. It will "begin [my] bowel prep." I'm supposed to have nothing solid to eat after taking it and only drink liquids until midnight. Fun stuff.
I need to take Avelox tonight before I go to bed. "Avelox is a prescription antibiotic used to treat common respiratory infections including bacterial sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia in adults."
Tonight I have to put on a Transderm Patch. I have to put the patch behind my ear in the evening. I am to remove before showering and then replace it after the shower. This is "Preventing nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and recovery from anesthesia and surgery."
[Jeff has "Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros playing in the background. It may be worse than the bowel prep.]
Tonight I have to shower with Hibiclens. Hibiclens "is an antiseptic antimicrobial skin cleanser possessing bactericidal properties." I'm sure it smells like butterflies and roses.
I also take two Nexium capsules tonight at 9pm and 11pm. Nexium helps with "heartburn relief caused by acid reflux."
Tomorrow morning I'll shower again with the Hibiclens, taking off the Transderm Patch and replacing it after. I'll also take my normal medicine in the morning with a "sip" of water.
When I arrive at the hospital, before I check in, I have to take a Reglan. This "is used to treat heartburn caused by gastric reflux."
I am to leave all jewelry at home (no wedding rings). I am not allowed to use hair gel as previously mentioned. Really? No gel? I've had 3 surgeries and ALWAYS had hair gel. Bah. I know I'm overreacting, but it's my prerogative.
I hope I get a good night of sleep tonight, though I'm not actually sure that's possible.
Thank you Aunt Pattie and Mom and Dad for get well cards! I feel loved!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
The Elephant in the Room... by which I mean me
Well, tomorrow is almost here. I'll be checking into North East Hospital around 10:15 and surgery will start around 12:15ish. I should be out of surgery around 2:30 or 3:00pm.
How am I feeling?
Well, last Monday I met Brandy. She is a girl on met on obesityhelp.com who is having the exact same surgery as me by the exact same surgeon the Friday before me. We met up and had a lot in common. On Saturday, I visited her in the hospital. She was in pain and having trouble keeping down water, but, overall, doing well. That made me feel good.
A few people have asked me how much she weighed or how much I thought the parent at my school weighed before her surgery. I guess this is the elephant in the room. I'm undergoing weight loss surgery, so how much do I weigh?
For the past year or so, I've weighed around 280lbs. When I went on that weight loss kick, I had myself down to 249 (what was when the fertility doctor said I had to lose at least another 60lbs. before he'd see me again. After I had a surgery date and was having lots of "last suppers" (i.e. eating the way people think I eat) I was up to 298lbs. Here are my stats today, June 20, 2010.
Pre-op
Weight: 281.8 lbs
Wrist: 7 in.
Forearm: 11.25 in.
Upper Arm:14 in.
Neck: 17 in.
Bust: 52 in.
Waist: 48.2 in.
Hips: 56.75 in.
Thigh: 31.5 in.
Calf: 20 in.
Ankle: 10.75
Ring size: ?
Shoe size: 9.5WW
I'm going to weigh in and measure myself once a month. I'll post them on my blog. We'll see how many inches I lose as well!
As far as the hospital, I'd love visitors on Tuesday and/or Wednesday morning, not Monday please. Because of all of the construction, they said it is best to park at the surgery center off of Memorial Drive. Maps are available on their website.
Jeff will have my cell phone on him as well as his own. If you want to check in, call and bug him. He'll be playing on his iPhone most likely anyway.
I should be home Wednesday night. For my local peeps, going on walks with me (and Moxie) would be awesome too. Thank you for your love and support!
(hugs and kisses),
Jess
How am I feeling?
Well, last Monday I met Brandy. She is a girl on met on obesityhelp.com who is having the exact same surgery as me by the exact same surgeon the Friday before me. We met up and had a lot in common. On Saturday, I visited her in the hospital. She was in pain and having trouble keeping down water, but, overall, doing well. That made me feel good.
A few people have asked me how much she weighed or how much I thought the parent at my school weighed before her surgery. I guess this is the elephant in the room. I'm undergoing weight loss surgery, so how much do I weigh?
For the past year or so, I've weighed around 280lbs. When I went on that weight loss kick, I had myself down to 249 (what was when the fertility doctor said I had to lose at least another 60lbs. before he'd see me again. After I had a surgery date and was having lots of "last suppers" (i.e. eating the way people think I eat) I was up to 298lbs. Here are my stats today, June 20, 2010.
Pre-op
Weight: 281.8 lbs
Wrist: 7 in.
Forearm: 11.25 in.
Upper Arm:14 in.
Neck: 17 in.
Bust: 52 in.
Waist: 48.2 in.
Hips: 56.75 in.
Thigh: 31.5 in.
Calf: 20 in.
Ankle: 10.75
Ring size: ?
Shoe size: 9.5WW
I'm going to weigh in and measure myself once a month. I'll post them on my blog. We'll see how many inches I lose as well!
As far as the hospital, I'd love visitors on Tuesday and/or Wednesday morning, not Monday please. Because of all of the construction, they said it is best to park at the surgery center off of Memorial Drive. Maps are available on their website.
Jeff will have my cell phone on him as well as his own. If you want to check in, call and bug him. He'll be playing on his iPhone most likely anyway.
I should be home Wednesday night. For my local peeps, going on walks with me (and Moxie) would be awesome too. Thank you for your love and support!
(hugs and kisses),
Jess
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