One Day at a Time

I can't believe I haven't blogged since Saturday...where does the time go? Sunday was much better than Saturday thank goodness. I basically decided there was no sense wasting another day moping around. I can't remember doing anything exciting- house stuff, trip to KMart, and the pool store....but it was good to get out of the house.

Definitely doing better on the liquid diet this week....I got some Glucerna and Boost Glucose Control shakes that are ready to drink and I liked them alot...so that helped with being prepared and for work. Really enjoying my sugar free pudding and jello too! I wonder if Jello shots would be legal on this diet? HAHA! Hey it's liquid, and sugar free right?!

It's been a busy week....Monday we hung out with Lisa and the boys all day....went to Petco to get Bryan a new fish since his went belly up. Well guess who came home with a fish? Nick had to have one and I gave in. Guess who will be cleaning the tank?

Tuesday I had an appointment with Diane (my therapist) and we talked about some ways I can better cope with my food issues and she gave me a to do list that was very helpful. I really enjoy my time with her- there's only so much Lew can take, and it helps to have someone to vent to and figure things out with who is objective. I am glad I met her through HMR and feel that my work with her will be critical to a good outcome.

Next I went to see Dr. Z the pulmonologist. One of the main reasons I opted out of the surgery last summer was after my initial consult with him...he scared the crap out of me when he told me I prob needed CPAP and said due to my neck size- i would be at higher risk of complications during intubation. So I was very nervous for this appt. Well it could not have gone better...he told me my new sleep study was markedly improved, no apnea issues and no need for the CPAP. That was all I was hoping to hear- but then he also said my neck size had gone down 2 inches and I was a much better candidate for the surgery this time around. So I practically skipped out of his office- what a relief.

The only thing I have left to do is my final blood work this weekend...stocked up on some Isopure drinks and Unjury protein powder for next week...just have to get some broth i think and i am done. I guess there's only so much preparing you can do before you have to sit back and let it all happen. That's difficult for me but I am learning.

Today was CRAZY...Lisa and I ran around town hanging up signs for our Yard Sale. Then we had Mommy and Me....kids had a great time making a fish...good timing for Nick! Then we hung out in the sun all day- broke out the sprinkler ball and the kids had a blast- it was gorgeous out. The guys came to open the pool but we have a crack in the skimmer so they have to come back tomorrow and replace it. I am hoping to get in that pool before my surgery! Aly and the boys came over about 430 and stayed til 730 so Nick had quite a day for himself! He had such a great time. It's so funny there's not a girl in the bunch...all the boys have so much fun together...it's so nice to see...so great to have Dan and his family living so close.

Well I am officially fried, speaking of American Idol...I have to go see if Jason gets voted off. If he doesn't that show is over as far as I am concerned.
Just 4 more days...I can hardly believe it. I am anxious to get it over with now- want to move to the next step!