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You did your photo montage beautifully. Thanks for sharing. You look amazing!

Thanks to all!! My doc said up to two hrs..couldn't imagine it if there was nothing else to do in there. My surg is this Thurs.

Assuming no complications or hernia issues....thanks!

Good luck to all us 25th-ers!!! I think i can hear a bunch of teeth chattering in unison... BTW i didnt have pre op diet..WHEW...tomorrow is clear liquids only. Ok got to go...pecan sandies are callkng...

My surg is thurs. Tomorrow is clear liquids only. My food funeral has been going for a few days now. Shall i confess? Bag of powdered donuts, pizza, ice cream, lasagna, pecan sandies, a beer, pancakes....**burp***

Hi...i am 5'10...298...sz 22..surg is 10/25!! Dr hasn't given me goal wt yet. Nervous!!

Tjmom...that's such great news!! You must feel like you've been given your life back. Clancy...thanks for the words of wisdom. My VSG is oct 25. Fyi here are my stats: F, 50...5'10...last weigh in at pre op appt 298. I'll have to figure out adding info to a ticker or something..

My surg is oct 25. Today at Target i bought 4 - 4oz baby containers, pack of tiny spoons and forks (brand was Take n Toss) Also new measuring cups and a 24 oz water bottle. They only had one type with ounces marked on the side. It was $11.99 Also got Biotin and sublingual B-12. Zinc was on sale but they were out. Made a trip thru men's dept and bought 2xl sweat pants for hospital. I'm NOT a man, and couldn't help but think "these wont fit long!!!"thank goodness!!! Should be the last time i buy anything for ME, in mens dept!!

My surg is oct 25. I told hubby, brother, and two BFF. Perhaps later i will "announce" but for now, that's the extent of the telling. Reason? I don't want to be the poster child for VSG..answering questions, explaining the pre ond post op stuff over and over ..i've been a wt loss failure my entire life, maybe at this too...since i'm pre op there's still room to change my mind...most everyone i know is very physically fit and i dont want a barage of suggestions and work out routines (trying to persuade me out of vsg)...i'm sort of new to my town, and i dont want to explain to all these new friends how i've struggled with weight my ENTIRE LIFE. These are just conversations i dont feel like having. The entire process is overwhelming on it's own without this added dimension. These are MY reasons. Maybe afterwards i'll be VSG GIRL and tell anyone who'll listen. Hope this gives you a different perspective on the "non tellers"!

I told hubby of course, my brother, and two besties that live 1500 mi away. I'm nervous about what i'll say as the wt drops. Normally i tell everything!!! Too much!! But this is different. Reasons....what if i chg my mind, what if i fail, dont want to answer a bunch of questions, dnt want to explain i have battled a lifetime of obesity...maybe later i'll chg my mind but right now not planning on telling anyone else.

Thank you so much! It's very organized and concise. I truly appreciate your post!!!

Thank you for the replies! Very helpful...calmed me down!!

Thank you!!!

Hi, i am sch for 10/25 and have a few questions, if you don't mind. 1). What did your pre op appt entail? Meaning...i have to go next wk for Pre Op testing for anesthesiology. The lady said they'd do a blood test, then mentioned i'd be there two hours!! 2). Down the road, can u have caffeine/fizzy drinks? 3). Can you drink normally after a while... instead of tiny sips? Thank you!

Hi, i cant find it. What sub category? Thanks

So happy for u!! We'll have to stay in touch! Encourage each other to sip and walk LOL

Having my VSG 10/25! Highland hospital ROC, NY

Hi Steve, Welcome back to ROC. Sounds like you're doing great!! My surg date is 10/25.

Oh Sarah thank you!!!!! Wonderful post for us pre op people!!!

Wowza!!! Looking good

Move over! Another tall on board! I'm 5'10! My surg is sch for oct 25. No one has given me a goal yet. I've enjoyed this thread, so nice to see where the post op stats are. Here's my info: Female/age 50 HW* 303 (surgeons ofc, first visit). Ht: 5'10 Size: 22/24, 2x Shoe 10 1/2 w * PREVIOUS HW in 2001 was around 380/sz 34...4x Lost 100# on my own, kept it off! But cant seem to lose it any more. Hence upcoming SLEEVE!!! Love this board!!

Mina...how joyous to make that call to your dad! My parents are both gone now, but i think they'd approve. My dad's saying was"no risk, no reward"! Sleevenn...i totally understand about the vacation thing. Ugh! After my prev marriage ended, i told the ex that i never went to see his parents only because i didnt think i could fit in an airplane seat. He was shocked at this information. He thought i just didnt like them (half true) LOL! PEvette.....your story was heartwarming and inspirational. So far i told two besties, that live 1500 mi from me...my bro and his family and hubby. It's funny because i am the queen of TMI!! But not re the surg. We'll see how long it lasts.

Thanks for the replies. Yes i will find out Monday! Hubby prob has a guesstimation already, but its embarrasing to outweigh him by 95 lbs

Just curious if you told them your weight. I go for first meeting with surgeon next week...(finished with all preliminaries, after appt they submit to insurance). Anyway, while ago i received a computerized message confirming my appt, and it said ," remember to bring your support person". Huh? First i've heard of that!! And of course the ofc is closed now so i can't call them. I suppose my "support person" is my husband, and i'm quietly hyperventilating at the idea of him walking back there with me and seeing the number on the scale!!!! Eeeeeek!

She & her husband were on Dr Drew last night on HLN!