On Tuesday, I started the 10 day liquid diet - consisting of 5-6 high protein shakes each day. Day 1 was fine...it's novel, right? Day 2 was HELL. I felt crappy and was already sick of the shakes. But, surprisingly, ever since then it's been totally fine. I discovered that after drinking fruit and vanilla flavored shakes each day (which are very sweet), that when I get home, I crave the chicken brother or chicken soup flavored protein mix. That salt is a welcome change at the end of the day. I also supplement with sugar-free jello, sugar-free tropical Popsicles in the evening. After 4 full days, I have lost 8 pounds. Mostly water I am sure...but I feel better overall.
Yesterday, however I got some bad news.....the hospital called and my surgeon broke his wrist - he fell on the stupid MN ice!!!!! So...the plan is still up in the air. They already rescheduled me but on for the middle of spring break - which doesn't leave much time for recovery before I have to go back to school. So, I begged and pleaded my case to the surgery scheduler and she is going to try to move it up on Monday. Dr. Svenson is the other surgeon...and he is already taking most of Dr. Jones surgeries....but since I am a teacher with limited time off here at the end of the school year....and I already am on Day 5 of the liquid diet...she's hoping he will take me on an earlier day! Please pray this happens!
So, I will update later this week....praying all works out otherwise I will have to reschedule for June....
As always, thank you all for your support and prayers!
