Post Pre-Surgery Prep Class

So, Tuesday night I had my pre-surgery class, along with about a dozen other people who were having a variety of surgeries (there were surgical "representatives" from bypass, sleeve, and lap-band) with Dr. Liao. The whole thing was pretty overwhelming. Dave came with me, so he got to witness first-hand everything I've been going over. About half of it was repeats and things I've already gone over more than a few times. But there was a lot of new information - especially on the medications I will need to be taking (regular medications as well as vitamins and supplements). I won't be able to swallow pills for quite some time - they will have to be obliterated and popped in some applesauce, yogurt or pudding. And I already have 5 pills I take in the morning and 2 at night...and I'll have to add in pills for acid reflux, pain meds (if needed), papaya enzyme (if needed for any kind of blockage pain issues), calcium, and B12. Oi, I say. Oi. In addition, they all have somewhat strict timetables for when they can be taken.

I'm also getting alarmed from some of the other things I've been reading on the forums (gastricsleeve.com), compounded with that the nurse said at the class. That it's going to be a struggle to get an ounce of water down. That it hurts to swallow and you'll most likely have to let it slide down your throat. What? What?? Lord, what am I getting myself into?

On the plus side, I am really happy that they gave me a calendar with the exact dates of "do this on this day, do this on this day, blah blah". I had already started to kind of cobble that together, so I'm glad I got an official one.

Anyway... Kinda trying to keep it together. I'm working on the pre-op diet stuff - today is my first official day. (As I just realized...though I knew earlier in the week that it was going to be Thursday. I just forgot today is Thursday.) max 1500 calories, 70-90+ grams of protein, max 50-100 grams of carbs, max 60 grams of fat, 12+ grabs of fiber, and 8-10 glasses of water/clear liquids a day. I can do it! *fist pump*