Yearofhealth2023's Journal, 24 July 2023

PRE-OP APPT-post visit. Met with dr. Agha in Newport Beach. I asked him if he was scared after looking at my very sharpei limbs 😂😂😂. He has seen much worse. Ive been so riddled with anxiety and now, post visit, am much calmer. Hubs got the same feeling. This doc has seen and done surgeries like this a million times but for me this is scary. It’s a complicated surgery because we are doing lower body and arms at same time and there is some revision work to be done around a big scar i have from 2007. Im keeping my expectations dialed down but super hopeful he will exceed my expectations. He is a very confident and kind man upon initial meeting. Great first impression. Also, IVE had several surgeries for different issues in the past (hip for example) and have never had such a thorough written work up and the protocol he has pre-surgery and post surgery is detailed and requires a lot of good nutrition. (More protein more protein-he said this is NOT the time to be counting calories) MOST SHOCKING he said i should gain 5 pounds (which hubs has been telling me to stop losing 10 pounds ago) that i am too skinny. I dont see it - thats my body dysmorphia talking. So odd. I can look in the mirror and know i have a pretty face (please dont be mean if anyone is reading this) but cannot look from waist down and see what others see. Been fighting with this for decades. I wear between a size 2 and a size 4. Im so tall I KNOW thats really thin and I’ve always been a curvy girl and yet…im hoping with the excess skin gone (tho it wont be all of it as that would be another surgery which i most likely wont do) i will be able to see what my hubs and daughter and friends see. So weird because I’ve always been a super confident and competent woman, very sure of myself. Conundrum. That is a look inside my messy head. Doc also said i most definitely need to not worry about calories for next 4-6 weeks while healing i need to worry about getting enough protein for healing. What that means is that hubs and i are going out to an awesome restaurant in corona Del Mar (so fancy) and im not going to cut my fish in half im going to EAT. Feels so weird. SUPER——-SUPERGAINZ im going to feel decadent eating like you (sort of). I feel confident i am in the right hands even though those hands are crazy expensive. Justbananas if you happen to see this post HELLLLLOOOOOO sort of neighbor (for next 30 days anyway).

Diet Calendar Entry for 24 July 2023:
754 kcal Fat: 36.88g | Prot: 43.62g | Carb: 48.84g.   Breakfast: Orgain protein powder, Baking powder, Swans Down Cake Flour, Chocolate Chips, Maple Grove Farms Pure Maple Syrup, Bananas, Vanilla Extract, Salt, Egg. Dinner: Crystal Farms Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Fresh & Easy Liquid Egg Whites. Snacks/Other: Atkins Protein Wafer Crisps Chocolate Crème, Atkins Protein Wafer Crisps Chocolate Crème. more...

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Wishing you a great outcome!!! 
24 Jul 23 by member: ZenusWarriorPrincess
Thank you Z and glen!!!!!! 🤞 fingers crossed 
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
Best of Luck!!! Sending prayers for the best experience possible. I know there will be pain & discomfort, but I hope it's manageable. I had a breast reduction about 17 years ago, so I understand a bit of what you're going thru. I never regretted my decision & I'm sure you'll be pleased with your final results. Enjoy that dinner out with your handsome Hubby! 
24 Jul 23 by member: SherryeB
Wishing you luck!!! Nothing wrong with being a bit nervous, you’ll be fine! Plus great pic!!! 👍🏻😊 
24 Jul 23 by member: Kennyn27
I hope it turns out to be all you hope for! 
24 Jul 23 by member: erikahollister
🙏🏻🤞🏻🤗 
24 Jul 23 by member: cindylynnwho
OH my gosh the time has come!! You are so ready and it sounds like your surgeon is someone you like and is very thorough. It is ok to be nervous but I know that you are going to come thru like a champ as you have been preparing for this. Enjoy your meal and keep giving us updates. So anxious to see the end result!  
24 Jul 23 by member: Redporchlady
I wish you the best and sounds like you have a great Dr and a great support system. Im sure they have spoken to you about the recovery and so on. Do as the Drs say and eat all that protein. Focus on healing and know my thoughts are with you! We will be in San Diego for a couple weeks helping my sister move. We'll be almost neighbors. There is a nice restaurant in Laguna Beach ( next to Newport) called Las Brias. Ambiance is great!  
24 Jul 23 by member: Diana 1234
I hope everything goes well! Im glad you're doc put you at ease, very important! 
24 Jul 23 by member: Asarver
Z thank you!!!!!  
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
Glen thats so kind of you. Im amazed at the level of support i can feel from my friends here on FS. Thank you! 
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
Sherrye-i think im making the right decision i just want the next 30 days to go by and be back home with my puppies and friends and family and familiarity. 
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
Kenny-thanks brother!🥰 
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
Erika and Cindy Lynn thank you girls so much! 36 hours to go 
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
RPL and Diana, my sisters in weight loss and medical recoveries—thank you girls. Im anxious too. The true result will be 6-12 months out (swelling). Diana when are you going to be in San Diego? I think thats pretty close to here maybe we can have coffee if its in a couple weeks? Will keep las Brias in mind. We went to a place called gulf stream and ordered salmon (dont really like but needed protein) and it was actually super yummy. We are laughing at the Californians telling us the haze is the marine layer (which probably it is) but secretly hubs and i are joking its smog and they dont want to admit it. (Just a silly joke) but made me laugh.  
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
Asarver-thank you for your thoughts! He really did help put me at ease. Was having so much anxiety for last 48 hours it was stupid really. 
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
YOH, I'll be in SD around Aug 15 or so I think. My sister is having some work done on her house before she moves in so we are waiting on that. Would love to have coffee with you!💜 
24 Jul 23 by member: Diana 1234
I think i should be healed enough by that week to do it Diana!!!!! I will be swollen and scary tho just heads up.  
24 Jul 23 by member: Yearofhealth2023
That's quite a post. Thanks for sharing. First, you look like you're 39 not 59. So there's that. Second, at 5'9" and size 2 - 4 you really don't need to lose any more weight. Third, you are certainly right. You are very pretty and then some. Great work on the weight loss. Your energy level must be through the roof. 
24 Jul 23 by member: BigAlfrom Cal
Good luck to you! I am sure you’re in great hands. Time to look forward to your next steps after you’re healed. 
25 Jul 23 by member: moko 13

     
 

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