2.5 Weeks To Go

I'm just about two and half weeks away from surgery, and although I'm anxious and even a little afraid (mostly of the anesthesia), I feel as mentally and physically prepared as I can be for it. 


To summarize for everyone, I've basically done the following to prepare for surgery to the the extent that I go in as healthy a person as possible (and with my Doc's "supervision").

• I've gone Flexi-Vegan since 1/1
• By "flexi" I mean flexible of course.  I generally erred on the side of healthy when I did stray from my vegan diet.  I had eggs on a few weekends.  And I'm not sure I can give up fish tacos because I've definitely had those at least once a week.  Other than that, I've been good, and kept strictly to plant based meals.
• Wait.  Just remembered that I also had a pulled pork sandwich on Superbowl Sunday.  That $h!& was good. 

• I power cycle/yoga 4-6 x week 1/1
• I've been at a consistent 6 days for 3 weeks now! 

• I've been taking Bromelain, Turmeric, and food based multi-vitamins (see earlier posts for details)
• I will also be seeing a Chinese herbal doctor 2 days after surgery to pick up my healing herbal tea's (tea's specifically for joint pain and swelling), and for Acupuncture

• I've cut down on the coffee (I drink maybe 1 coffee mug's worth a day)
• I'm giving it up as of 2/22 (2 weeks before surgery).

• I drink 72 oz or more of water everyday
• I used to be very bad at drinking enough water.  I mean, I had some each day, but I always knew it wasn't enough.  Now that I'm in the habit of drinking lots of water I can't get enough of it.  This is good because I'll need to force myself to drink as much water as possible post surgery.

If anything, this "experiment" in lifestyle change certainly has been eye opening.  I find it less and less difficult to stick to a vegan diet, and I find it odd but a good thing that I crave certain "good" foods instead of Ben & Jerry's all the time.  I sleep really well, and I feel so clear headed and focused that I joke I'm some kind of superhero.  :)  In fact, I went to the eye doctor last week because I felt my vision had gotten worse, only to find out that it had improved in one eye.  Not only that, but it seems everyone around me is catching this death flu going around, and I'm happy to report that I haven't had so much as a sniffle.  Of course I'm not taking any chances, I carry anti bacterial gel with me everywhere I go.  After all this prep, I WILL NOT have this surgery pushed back because I catch something.

I've also had my last teeth cleaning before surgery, and was happy to hear my gums and teeth are looking healthy.  Thank you water-pik!  I wish I had known about this thing the whole time I've had braces on!  I know fellow blogger, Corrinne has raved about hers as well, and I totally agree with her--- definitely get one for optimal gum health.

Me & my big sis circa 2005

 

I also just found out that not only will BOTH my parents be in town for my surgery, but so will my older sister.  My sister admitted that she's not worried about me if something goes wrong, she's worried about my parents so felt she had to come along.  Nice, huh?  Love my family.  I know she cares no matter what she says.  

I've decided to leave all the "shopping" until the family gets here. They'll keep me from being frugal, and make sure I buy quality items for recovery and comfort.  In the mean time, all that's left to do is wait.  Let the wait begin.