Ready to Stop Sitting on the Sidelines of My Life - 38F - Tucson, AZ. Surgery Date August 18th 2016

I'm home from the hospital already. Had sleeve surgery on 18th around 430pm, was done by 530pm and got to my room from recovery around 730. Stayed overnight and was released around 430pm the following day. I did it!
I had massive cold feet the night before surgery and was thinking about backing out. I just was very scared to change. But that's what addicts DO, right? Try to justify not changing and make excuses. Luckily I have a great support in my fiancé, who helped me push forward. So here I am on the other side of it. Sore, like I've done a million sit ups and afraid to move my core too much for fear I may open an incision. I haven't been hungry, but have sipped quite a bit of fluids. Probably not as much as I needed though. I'm really not feeling full like others say they feel. No nausea either. No hiccups to say I'm full, or other hints yet. I was walking the halls like a champ though. I was on my feet again right away and I think that helped a lot. Sleepy and drained feeling hits fast and out of nowhere too. Time for some rest.

I had my EGD yesterday as my last test and it was super easy. Didn't even feel like I'd had a procedure done, since I felt so normal when I woke up. It was like I'd simply had a nap. They saw some redness and biopsied the area, but I'm not worried.

I saw the surgeon's office on the 4th and found out I had gained back the 10 pounds lost during my 6 month weight loss visits. Can you say FOOD FUNERALS? So now I am on a diet. Protein shake for breakfast and dinner and a high protein, low carb lunch. High protein, sensible snacks if any. Boo. I wanted to go crazy a little longer! Lol! Honestly, it's been no big deal. I'll be eating sensibly as my lifestyle and I am enjoying my choices so far in protein shakes. One week and one day to go until surgery!

On Monday, I set up my last test appointments. Cardiac clearance, chest xray and EGD consult and then procedure will all be completed prior to the 10th. Then I see Dr Lovato on the 15th. I have a lot on my mind.