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When I went to an I formative seminar on all weight loss surgery options, the surgeon was so obviously pushing the RNY (his specialty) that it actually made look harder at all the others. He actually said " why would you go with anything but the RNY, it's the proven golden standard". Needless to say never go with a surgeon who is so obviously biased to one or the other. My surgeon was well educated and experienced with ALL procedures and was very involved in discussing the options of all. There are some people for whom the sleeve is not the best choice and the RNY is a better choice. A good doctor will explore all options depending on your health factors. I am 13 days post op and have had very little complications. This is not an EASY out no matter what the surgery. I just suggest doing your own research on anything you elect to have done to your body. Don't let anyone push you in one direction.

have to be in the hospital in about 6 hours' date=' of course I can't sleep!

gave my little ones a ton of kisses before they went to bed

now trying to calm my nerves and catch a few zzzz's before we are on our way!

best of luck to everyone, and thanks to all the people who have already been sleeved this month for sharing your story![/quote']

Good luck to you mamma! Wishing you a safe journey tomorrow. See ya on the other side !

Surgery in the morning and I'm scared to death! When I had my hysterectomy' date=' I woke up in the middle of it and I won't go into gory detail but I've had nightmares about it.... I know this will be worth it and I'm sure all will be fine... but as many times as I tell myself that, still scared like crazy[/quote']

RainyGirl,

Will be sending positive thoughts your way. I know how emotional it is. Allow yourself to feel all the feelings and just trust it will all be fine. Waking up during surgery sounds like a nightmare indeed, but knowing your history I'm sure they have a plan to avoid that happening again. I would just make sure to talk to your anesthesiologist before surgery to ease your mind. I did not have a hysterectomy with my emergency c section, but I was lucky to leave the table with my uterus and all that repair and healing was 100 times more painful than this recovery. I have had no regrets at all. Today is 1 week from surgery, I'm 10lbs down and looking to a bright future. I am freaking over Protein Shakes and looking forward to getting through the next food stages, but just keep reminding myself of what a short time this phase is. We have the rest of our lives to look forward to with new healthier bodies.

Sorry if I put these replies in the wrong place. I'm a novice at these forums and answering. I am 5 days post op and am feeling ok. It's up and down, but for

The most part I feel okay. I am religious wih the pain meds though. Without them I feel a lot of pain. I too have a lot of gas in my belly and just general uncomfortable belly pressure. Yesterday I had my first bout of real nausea since the hospital. I couldn't figur out what caused it. R you taking your pain meds. Your doc should be able to give you some anti gas and bloating meds if too painful. I am also very weak from so little food. I am having trouble ( as I believe everyone does) getting ALL the fluids, Proteins, Vitamins and meds in. I feel constantly full. Hope it gets better quickly for us all :-)

Sorry, I'm a novice at posting, I never know

I think any parent feels the same way. I was a mess the night before and opted to kiss them farewell in their sleep because if I woke them up I feared I would never leave for the hospital. I feel it is better to tell them something, especially the older ones who can understand. I think I have written this befor, but I have told my just 4 and nearly 2 yr old that I had a surgery to fix my tummy. My mother had her hip replaced two weeks prior to my surgery, so we had a good practice talking about the hospital and seeing pics of Grammy in the hospital bed etc. They have been concerned for my boo boo's but we have talked about it enough as not to scare them. They ask to see my inscisions everyday and they note the progress in healing. I know I made the right decision for all of us and I am glad they have learned a little about the hospital, healing, compassion and care taking along the way.

Yesterday was my big day. Hope everyone else who were on the same day are doing well. Surgery went smooth for me. Dr. said my liver was nice and small from preop liquid diet (lost 12 lbs in 2 weeks). Came out of anesthesia and wasn't in any real pain, but my throat was soooooo sore and dry and they couldn't give me anything to drink because I kept dozing off. Once

fully awake the ice chips tasted like Heaven. Not a lot of pain anywhere thanks to the pan pump, but I could not shake the nausea so they kept Me another night ( was supposed to go home the am following surgery). Finally found the combination of meds for the nausea and today am pretty darn comfortable. No trouble drinking fluids, getting up and down, walking around etc. The intense nausea from day one was pretty terrible... not gonna lie... It really Sucked! Not having much gas pain either. Husbnd brought the kids to visit today and was feeling pretty normal. Hope everyone else who had surgery yesterday and today is feeling good. Finally on to excited now that I've passed through frightened. Have had chicken broth, sf hello, sf juices and sf Popsicles and am not physically hungry. Luck and love to all you July Sleevers.

Tomorrow is the day. Will post as soon as I feel up to it. Incredibly emotional and frightened. Trying to keep my head positive. Found out I'm 100% covered and can't believe it. Another sign this is the right thing. Good night!

I get sleeved tomorrow as well.

Good luck to you!

My date is July 9th' date=' MONDAY! I was originally told it was july 5th but the surgeon canceled all surgeries on the fifth and sixth I think cause he wanted to holiday. I had to cancel vacation in august due to my husband now having to take vacation days. Instead however we painted the house and bought a new mattress and slay bed! Anyway I am terrified of the worst as well. I have no prior strokes or clots so I dont have reason to worry more than normal but I am...Good luck with your surgery![/quote']

Im sorry they pulled that with you. Its not like we are not already anxious enough right? I am Monday too and they have messed up my plan as well. They called me just before all the offices closed of Friday to change my arrival time from 1030 to 8. No one to call to find out why or if we can keep original date til 5am on Monday. Surgery day! Very frustrating as I have 2 small kids and am scrambling to find someone to help earlier until my scheduled sitter can arrive. My husband had a very difficult time getting off work and if we have to reschedule its gonna be a real big problem. Good luck to you.

i am scheduled 7-24-12......so excited!!!!!! hang in there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whos ur doc in nor cal?

I have my insurance approval and am waiting on a date. I too am nervous...I have a 1 year old and panic when I think of worse case scenarios. But I know this will make our lives so much better!

Congrats on ur approval!

This is a prayer that my friend sent to me the night before I had my surgery. She made me promise her that I would say it the day of surgery. I actually was so caught up in everything that I didn't but I did say it the night before and my own personal one right before the surgery. I just wanted to share it in case there's anyone who needs some comfort. Have a nice day. And good luck to everyone who has their surgery today. dde09

Dear God:

Let your hand of loving calm be upon me' date=' bringing rest and peace into my mind and body. Bring to my remembrance the skills of my physcian and his attendants, who have been prepared through the years by the gift of your Spirit.

Help me to recall the history of your grace in my life -- all the trials and dangers, both seen and unseen, from which you have been my Rescuer through the years.

Enable me to know you now. for you have been trustworthy in all your doings. Take away all anxiety from me and those who love me, and let us enter this experience with a sense of adventure, to learn from it how to be more obedient servants.

Through Him who trusted You in everything, even Jesus Christ my Lord.

Amen

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Thank you. I am not a "religious" person, but a spiritual one and this was a perfect reading.

Had my pre op appt today and I have lst 12 lbs... I feel great and I was so excited to see Dr Cavazos and his staff. I have to arrive at the hospital at 8am on Monday morning!!! #NuStyleisready

Good job! I had my pre op- early registration apt this afternoon too. I'm Monday at 10:30. Can't believe it's here. Good luck Monday & safe healing to you.

The Vitamins should all be liquid or chewable. The only pill I will have to take is the ulcer one for 6 months. They will give you liquid pain reliever because it's safer than pill form where it can cause a blockage in your new stomach. She also said if you have to take pills they can't be thicker than a pencil. Anything bigger and you either have to grind it to a powder or if it's a capsule break it open.

The vitamins, Calcium and pain reliever are either chewable or liquid. But the anti nausea, anti reflux, anti Gaul stones? Plus my normal Bp, thyroid, Bc and anti depress are not liquid. I'll have to call tomorrow.

My date is July 16th and I have the same emotions' date=' I joined this site today for support and so far its great.[/quote']

Welcome!

I definitely am a little worried about taking so many i don't like taking pills that I have to take now at all and to think of all the pills I may have to take post op scares me!

It just seems like all these pills and Vitamins will be hard to keep down and I already hate pills too. I had to do an upper Gi and drink all that stuff, I couldnt stop gagging, I'm a wus when it comes to taking things. Also, they ordered me liquid pain reliever and I'm thinking " why do I need liquid pain med when I'm gonna be taking 10 pills a day, what's another pill ?" anyone know why the liquid pain med?

Congratulations to you let's do this. Thank you for the update, makes me a littles nervous for Monday July 9 ( same as u nustyle). Have had such a struggle with liquid diet. How are you able to swallow pills? They keep adding pills to my plan and I already take a few normally. Now adding the pain meds, anti stone, prilosec and anti nausea I'm looking at close 10 pills.... That's kinda freaking me out. Anyone else worried about swallowing pills after???

My surgery is on July 2 and I'm also really nervous and excited. My husband and I are doing this together and his surgery is on June 28. I'm glad we're doing this together so we can support each other.

Good luck tomorrow. What a blessing to have hubby to go through the transition with you.

My surgery is tomorrow. A little nervous' date=' but so ready for this change.[/quote']

Hoping you have made it through the rough part and are healing swiftly.

My date is July 2 just a few days

And i'll be on the other side of this journey.

Im nervous scared as hell but not admitting it to anyone in my family and keep having the doctors anouncement of death being in the risk im taking. Im going thru your feelings exactly' date=' im only 22 and docs keep pushing me towards rny but im standing my ground and acting like i'm cool ad the other side of the pillow so get your game face on and walk tall towards the beginning of your brand new life[/quote']

Sending calming, positive thoughts your way for tomorrow

You are definitely not alone I go in July 18th & I am a mom too & thinking about the same thing I know everything will be fine

Good luck! I'm getting less worried seeing all the other mama's making the same choice, choosing a better life for themselves and their babies. I've told mine "the doctor is going to fix my tummy, so it works better"

My surgery is July 11th' date=' I start my preop on July 5th. I've already started to replace a meal a day with Protein shake.[/quote']

Congratulations on your official date! Good luck!

I'm scheduled July 30. Still have some insurance issues to take care of but it's pretty much a "go".

It's perfectly normal to be afraid. I always worry about those worse case scenarios' date=' too! Just think about how healthy you'r'e going to be so you can do things with your kids and be there for them a long, long time.[/quote']

Thank you. That's how ive been trying to look at it. I'll be giving them a healthier mom. I also know statistically, everything should be fine. I'll be happy when it's over, I wake up and can at least take dying off my list of concerns. So full of emotions.

Yesterday started my pre op Liquid Protein diet. I feel like crap, but know i=

n a few days it will be better. I'm excited to actually be able to maintain r=

esults from eating a healthy diet. I know I'll be fine and intellectually I k=

now I have made the right choice for me. I am more frightened about any chan=

ce, even a miniscule one, of leaving my babies without me. I don't know if i=

t's irrational to be so afraid, but that's how I'm feeling. Best of luck to a=

ll of you. Here's to a healthy fresh start!