The surgery date has been set

I know that it’s been a while since I’ve written any updates. I just had my pre-op appointment on Friday and the surgery date has been set for my bariatric surgery. The big day is February 27th @ 10:45am. I can’t believe we are weeks away at this point. Exactly two weeks today in fact. I’m starting to mourn the foods that I love knowing I’ll never be able to have them again. I wish I could get some salsa in the next two weeks but I don’t think our budget will be able to handle that.

I won’t be able to take any NSAIDS for the first month or two after surgery and I’m not sure how I’m going to handle the hip and shoulder pain. I’m really really worried about that part, way more than anything. Even my surgeon said she was worried about it. I got diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis also known as frozen shoulder. I knew something was wrong and I was scared it was AVN developing in my shoulders, and without an MRI they can’t rule it out but they did find evidence of frozen shoulder. I got a cortisone shot in my right one since it was more painful and that really seemed to help. I’d like one in my left eventually, I’m just really full with appointments right now.

I’m nervous about how the kids will be while I’m in the hospital. I have my Mom on board to take them during that time but that’s a lot of work for her. I just don’t have other options. The kids don’t want to stay with their Dad. I’ll be restricted when I get home, I’ll only be able to lift no more than 10 lbs for the first month and no more than 20 lbs the second month. I’m lucky to have a strong son who I know will help me out with all that.

It’s been a busy day today, getting things done around the house. I have a lot of organizing to do before my surgery date. I still need to put dishes away and switch out laundry but I’ve gotten a lot done.