Catching Up

I am so glad I am here writing consistently LOL.


Ok... I have been approved for my RNY gastric bypass surgery and I am scheduled for August 16.... 4 days before my 39th birthday. Hmm.   I have a 6 day clear liquid diet (protein shake for bfast, lunch and dinner and all the water, crystal lite, G2 and broth I can stand wahoooo) before surgery - it starts 8/10.  I see Dr. R on 8/2 and have various other appts throughout until surgery day (pre op education, pre-surg registration and visit with anesthesia, pre-surg consult with Dr Friedman).  I am mostly excited at this point. Dr. F's nurse assures me the anxiety will be taken care of. In fact they called in a scrip for xanax for me to start taking 8/2 twice a day and I haven't gone to get it yet - I think it has been a week. OOPS
 I also have to take my FMLA paperwork because I have to have it back within 15 days.


 But I can't just go charging out the door to get it - Rio had his TPLO surgery on his right knee yesterday. I was able to get him this morning (and that clinic reminded me how much I love my vet).  He has to have assistance (sling) to get around but he didn't get that memo - I am constantly having to make him lay back down. He does not stay well when I leave even when I tied him to my dad's chair.  I went to the vet and got him some sedatives because I have tons of stuff coming up over the next couple of weeks, not counting work!
   The ortho surgeon called yesterday to let me know Rio did ok through the surgery and he also told me that he believes I will have to be back in the fall to get Rio's left knee done.  I don't know if I can do this again - maybe I should get sedatives for ME!!!


   I have been working out very regularly, following the plan the trainer made for me. I don't think I have lost any weight, but maybe inches? *shrug*  at any rate, last night I was restless and I stretched / tightened my leg and I thought I was going to pass out... I felt a muscle in my thigh!!! (the top, not the back where all the flab is :)    ).




I need to write down my to do list for tomorrow! It is growing!
 I see Jim at 11, have to go back to the vet surgery center (they forgot to fill out my insurance stuff), go to Baptist to drop off the FMLA and pick up my scrip on the way back.  Also at 2 I have a "personal trainer" session in the gym and I feel pretty sure I will be in traction along with Rio afterwards!