Texas Gal

Nancy....thank you so much. I will ask about that. Do you remember the cost?

Wise Regional Health System in Decatur, TX. I live in Arlington, TX. Where are you located and when is your surgery or have you already had it?

Wouldn't you know I left it at home. But let me see if I remember correctly - LIQUID! 3-4 Protein shakes a day, 64oz of Water a day, broth, Jello-sugarfree, unsweetened tea or coffee. I believe that pretty much sums it up. They said NO sugar. Next Thursday I can have sugar - something to do with them not wanting my sugar levels to drop before/during/after surgery. What are you doing? I'm curious to know. And you said you were jealous - why? Do you have a much longer Pre-Op Diet?

Yesterday I found out that my sleeve surgery date is Friday, July 29, 2011.....only a week and a half away. I am so excited and SOO nervous!!! I am ready to be on the other side already. If only there were a way to go to sleep then wake up and it's over. OH WAIT......that's called surgery. Well I'll just say this....I'M READY! I'm most nervous about complications and the what-if's AND the cost of the what if's. I'm a cash patient so if ANYTHING happens as a result of the surgery, I'm up a creek....or might even be 6' under. See, my insurance won't cover the surgery or any medical complications resulting from the surgery. Well that stinks. Looks like my Dr better be on his game that day. No jacking around inside my belly mister! I hope I'm one of the 'good' statistics. I guess I should start praying now. I'm nervous about throwing up, being nauseous, not losing weight, hair falling out, saggy 'girls', mushy stomach....I could go on but I think you get the picture. I begin my pre-op diet this Friday, one week from my surgery. I've already warned folks that it would be best to not talk to me next week.....I might be SLIGHTLY on edge. Hey, it's fair to warn them. If they cross my threshold, whether at work or at home, it's at their own risk. Heck, they might even get eaten. I'm trying to decide what I want my 'last meal' to be - I love Mexican, Italian, American, Chinese.....do I need to go on? NO!!!!! That's why I got here! Oh well, whatever it is I KNOW it will be AWESOME! That leads me to where I am today.......WAITING!!! Excited and Nervous! I am so thankful that my family is supporting me. My confidence is growing with their words of encouragement. I must go for now...I just wanted to share my thoughts and feelings. Thanks in advance to all of you on this site. It has REALLY helped me - it helped with my decision, learning do's and don't's, what to take to the hospital, what to purchase for after the surgery, etc. I have been a reading-fool on this site. LOVE IT!

There are some people on here talking about thinning hair....do you have that or any of the others that have commented on this string? I am SOOOO petrified of losing my hair.

Wow....that's awesome and you look FANTASTIC!!!!. I haven't set the date for my surgery yet but seeing this....though mine may be different....is very inspiring. What I want to know is what are you doing to lose the weight? What diet are you following on a daily basis, what excercise? Any information would be awesome! I am starting at 241 - close to your beginning weight and I really want this to be successful. I look forward to hearing what you have to say.