juls130

Well tomorrow is the day and I'm extremely nervous. I still can't believe I have made the decision to have this procedure done but I am excited and I'm looking forward to living a new and healthier lifestyle. I hope and pray everything goes well. I'm sending my blessings to everyone who's has a surgery date coming up as well! Good luck Sleevers:-)

Day One of an all liquid preop diet! The Popsicles have saved me! Now, I'm just keeping my eye on the prize! One day almost down, then six to go... I'm stealing encouragement from those of you already on the looser's bench and those of you already on the preop diet! Warm up a place for me!

Day One of an all liquid preop diet! The Popsicles have saved me! Now, I'm just keeping my eye on the prize! One day almost down, then six to go... I'm stealing encouragement from those of you already on the looser's bench and those of you already on the preop diet! Warm up a place for me!

Day One of an all liquid preop diet! The Popsicles have saved me! Now, I'm just keeping my eye on the prize! One day almost down, then six to go... I'm stealing encouragement from those of you already on the looser's bench and those of you already on the preop diet! Warm up a place for me!

Has anyone else had issues with the PRE-OP diet? 44 is a little old for pooping yourself....LOL! Maybe I too am lactose intolerant, but I have never had issues before. The sweet is kinda sitting icky on my stomach, and I am ready for something else! Surgery is Tuesday. I guess I can make it that much longer. UGGGGH!

I just found out I was approved for surgery late Friday afternoon in the midst of running errands, projects and family stuff.
Never had that OMG can't believe it. I have told a few friends, family. No one today to share where I am with this, so I came here.
Not sure why I feel alone in this journey tonight.
I did battle a cold this weekend. But just feeling blah.
Trying to figure out how to rebuild my energy for my preop diet, planning for my new life.
Once I confirm time off for this at work I will feel better.
Glad I have u guys, and I am not alone. My wife is very supportive, but does not get all of this.... All the time.

I am looking forward to surgery but dreading this part here's to Protein Shakes and Tomato soup... I didn't get this way bevause, I have great control with food so I am scared I will fail and my surgery will be canceled... The little fat girl that could... I think I can I think I can I think I can

So, today is the beginning of my new life. I'm getting ready to leave for the hospital. I have to be there at 5:30. My surgery is scheduled for 7:30...wish me luck!
Little Bits

I don't think I have to wean him. I just think he has began the process himself, so I'm not to worried anymore. I'll pump at the hospital and nurse him as soon as I'm home and we'll see how it goes.

Don't assume you have to wean him, and it doesn't sound like you really want to. Talk to your doctor, and a lactation consultant, or la leche league leader. If you want to keep nursing him, you can certainly find a way through it. It may mean pumping and freezing beforehand, while you are in the hospital. Good luck!

It's so awesome that your surgeon is supportive of you continuing to breastfeed. When I had my first consult, my son was 8 months and I was nursing almost exclusively. He told me that he wouldn't do the surgery until I weaned. I'd planned to wait for summer to do the surgery because of school, so I figured at least I'd get to a year. Well, at 10 months my son decided that all he wanted to do with my nipples was chew on them (he had 6 teeth!) and after almost a week of every feeding consisting of using me as a chew toy rather than actually drinking, I cut him off. I wish it hadn't stopped so early/abruptly, but I suppose it was a blessing in disguise since I don't have to worry about weaning for surgery now.
Anyway, blah blah blah. LOL Good for you for sticking with it! I would echo the previous posters who recommended building as big a freezer stash as you can now - that way if your supply does go way down, you'll have milk for him for a while longer.

Hey ladies! Well I get sleeved tomorrow, and I'll let you know how it goes! My son just turned 1 on the 14th, so he's slowly nursing less and less. But I wanted him to wean himself, and me not cut it abruptly. He's down to 4-5 nursing sessions a day, and they are MAYBE 7 minutes long. So I'm thinking he's getting close to weaning anyways. But I will definitely let you know how the next few weeks go!