I went to the National Women's Show at Landsdowne Park, Ottawa on Saturday, September 26th. Although the trip was made mainly to have a friend meet Dr Graber's team, the show itself was really fun. Goody bags were given at the door, many draw's to enter including a brand new car, fashion shows, make-overs and all types of different things to look at and try out.
Dr Graber's team welcomed my friend who is contemplating the surgery and answered many of her questions. One piece of information that was provided to me while I was chatting with the nurse is that a surgery will be cancelled if you gain more weight between your consultation and the surgery itself. I'm a little bit stressed out from that comment I have to admit. However, I have not been indulging myself in foods, although eating as healthy as I can and staying as active as possible.
So many people have told me that I'd better eat all the foods that I won't be able to eat after the surgery because I will miss them after. Fortunately to me, I don't think that way. This surgery is going to be a big change for me in life. I've given up so many bad foods already, I quit drinking alcohol, even the occasional one, all to make me the more healthy for my surgery and set me on the right track.
Unfortunately, with the problems with my thyroid and lack of metabolism, I may have gained some weight. This is completely stressing me out as I've been doing all the 'right' things! I will be contacting the nurse again today to discuss this with her.
Today, I'm going for my appointment to the doctor's to get my requisition forms for the blood tests, EKG test and prescriptions for the meds I will need while in Utica. Hopefully my weight gain won't be so bad. I'll keep you posted.
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