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out of surgery. went well. very sleepy! ice chips going fine.

Hi Fellow January folks.... there are three of us (that I'm aware of) heading in for sleeves tomorrow. Wish us luck! Next post sleeved! Oh - took a couple pre-surgery photos... gaakkkk!! It's amazing how long I've gone just not looking at myself.

I'm so glad to see you post again! I hope you're feeling better and that you're ok with the home health care. Big hugs to you and lots of prayers your way.

Ok ladies! we're so close!! Today is my only pre-op liquids-only day and sitting at costco with my mom and son and their hot dogs was interesting. Usually I'd be joining in with a piece of pizza... I need to head out to pick up my meds and go in search of some sugar-free popsicles at Target. Then, take down the Christmas tree and few outside lights. After that maybe a movie? Cristin, Kareforme - GOOD LUCK tomorrow!!! It's going to be a good day!

So glad to hear your out and on your way to recovering from the surgery. I'm a little nervous to go in tomorrow.

Congrats! How amazing to loose 40lbs in two months!! That's fantastic.

So glad to hear you're doing so well!! That's nice to hear as I go on on Monday morning!! Best to you!

Given the time difference, you'll probably be out by the time I head in! Good luck!! Hope things go perfectly for you!

I'm with you Pink_140! I have a few errands to run tomorrow (post-op Rx to pick up, some clear liquids stuff to buy from Target) and then I'm heading for the surgeon Monday morning at 7:15am!! By noon on Monday I should be sleeved!! I'm at the point I just want it done so I can get through the first two weeks post-op!

This is my worry... I'm so not a protein eater!! I've got two weeks to come to grip with that! congrats on your amazing loss! so nice to be able to heartily congratulate someone for loosing something for a change!

I'm so glad to see you posting peacequeen. I've been thinking about you. How on earth could you have come in contact with ecoli? I'll be looking for your continued posts and praying for your improvement!

Congrats! Doesn't it feel great to have that confirmed? I went in Thursday for my final pre-op appointments. I had to have an ekg, which I confused with a stress test! The nurses looked at me like I was nuts when I asked if it was ok for me to wear my little flat shoes for the test! I can't believe it's 46 hours away for me!!

Hey Michelle- how are you doing a few days out? Let us know!!

Wow, you're brave! I've gone into surgery on my own before, but I've never had to take care of myself by myself after. How long will you stay in Mexico after your surgery? I've heard others compare this to a c-section on healing and I was able to drive myself a week after my c-section but someone drove me home from the hospital. If this is your only option just be really careful driving back up north and take lots of breaks to rest- even over night if you have to. Stop over in Castaic or Valencia.

I only have to do one day of liquids and that's TOMORROW!! I'm scheduled for Monday morning at 10:30am! Can't wait!! My surgeon is super strict about only liquids for the first two weeks and he doesn't want people pushing protein shakes either. They all have their own plan... I can't wait - well, I can't wait to be about two weeks out! =)

Congrats! I go in Monday at 8:30am!

I've told a few close friends, the lady who waxes my legs and family. I haven't told work- they think I'm having some GI "issues" fixed.

I head to the hospital Monday morning at 7:15am! Surgery should be around 10:30am. I feel very calm in many ways but I'm anxious too if that makes any sense. I'm totally committed to this and to life after but I came home from my final pre-op appointments yesterday wanting tastes of this and that- like I baked a sweet potato to eat tomorrow as my last meal... bizarre. Anyone else Monday? I can't get into the January 2012 sleevers forum to post there...

Good to hear you're past your surgery! Hope the pain lessens soon.

Did you receive an approval letter from BC? I have BCBS PPO and I've received two letters, one for the surgery approval and another for the hospital approval. For some reason the hospital approval came about two weeks after the initial approval letter. If you've received similar letters, I wonder if they'd scheduled you with your copy of the letter? Just a thought.

So glad to hear it went well for you! Good luck with a speedy recovery!

Good luck! I'm headed in for pre-op tomorrow. My first real appointment with the surgeon was back in September and I didn't get my official approval until early December. It takes a while but I can't wait to have my surgery complete. I go in Monday morning at 8:30am and surgery is set for 10:30!

Thanks! It seems to have turned a corner over last night. I still have the "plugged ears" sensation but it doesn't hurt when I put my head down any more. I talked to my insurance case nurse too and she said the same- as long as I wasn't experiencing any fever or worsening symptoms I'd be fine to go ahead.

I have several beautiful dresses, most linen that I'm super excited at the thought of wearing again. I also have an adorable pair of BCBG sandals that look like barbie shoes I'll be happy to wear again, I also look forward to going into a store like Anne Taylor and having things fit my thighs. Not that I want to buy the clothes there, but I want them to fit! =)

Good luck!! I hope it all goes perfectly for you!