bluelemons

Nope... Had a lot of... What am I getting myself into??? But that's about it.

Happy Tuesday everyone. I was sleeved yesterday by Dr. Alvarez. Was in surgery before 9. Have had no pain and shockingly no gas pains.... Yet. I did a little walking yesterday but it was so warm in the halls that it made me a little light headed. I have been sleeping a lot but I am fine with that. The staff here is so wonderful. Very attentive. I will be up and moving soon . How are the rest of the Monday sleevers doing?

Thank you so much! I know you all had great experiences with dr a... So that makes me feel better. See you on the losers bench!!!

Leaving for the airport super early this morning... on my way to San Antonio and then to Mexico! Excited but nervous I am forgetting something! Good luck to everyone this week .. just in case I am too medicated to say it later!!!

I will be spending 2 nights in the hospital.. fine with me.. I would rather be there as I get use to my new stomach: ) 10 days of liquids before the surgery as well. I am on day 2 .. ok so far : ) I already find myself getting bored.. its amazing how much food or meals fill your day..

Thats funny ... I went home to have cream of chicken soup for lunch! Then I realized it WASNT the 98% fat free kind... so I guess I am off to the store this weekend for that. I am stopping at a chinese restaurant on my way home from work for chicken broth. I will trick myself into believing its WON TON soup.. not just the broth : ) Whatever it takes : ) I am going to visit family this weekend and will be around my nieces. And taking them to a carnival. So I will be around a lot of JUNK food, but it doesn't really interest today. Next week it might be more tempting, so I am glad I am getting it out of the way now... Good job on the weight loss!! That is a great start! And I am sure it will help with the surgery... and no worries.. ramble all you want!

You are flying in on the 26th? Maybe we will see each other then. BUt yes, You will probably see me shuffling down the hall with my IV pole : ) Today is day 1 of the liquid diet.. I have to do 10 days. I have been drinking Protein shakes for Breakfast for about a week now, and sometimes for lunch, so THAT part isn't too much of a shock. dinner.. now that will be tricky. How are you doing on the preop?

Hello! I am an August 27th sleever as well ... started my liquids today... How is everyone doing on the pre-op diet?

Hello! I am having my surgery with Dr A on the 27th.. maybe we will get to see each other!

Good morning All.. started my 10 day preop liquid diet today... so far so good! Had a mini meltdown last night.. bad day at work didn't help, but feel better today! I am sure the emotions will be all over the place in the next 10 days.

Thank you for the DETAIL!! I love it.. I will also be going to Dr. A alone in 2 weeks and its nice to see you that the Dr himself will reach out to my family. You sound like you are doing great... keep it up!!!

Same day as me! Good luck! Its right around the corner!!

Hello... my surgery is in a few weeks, and I was curious if Kefir is allowed. For those that don't know, its a drinkable yogurt..just a little thicker. It has protein in it, but I know there are carbs and sugar in it. Just thought it sounded good for post op... any thoughts?

Good luck to you allnewme! We will all be thinking of you on Thursday! Let us know how you are doing when you get there!!

OMG... I woke up this morning and realized my surgery is a month ago yesterday! So busy yesterday I guess that the date never entered my head! Funny how something can be on your mind all the time and not be aware of the date!

Wow... you aren't far at all! Maybe we can meet sometime.... we can meet in the fall for .... I guess it wont be lunch... we can meet for a Protein shake?

QOTD-How many of you would be interested in a meeting event in a year or two if we're all still posting together on this board? I was thinking we could all donate a certain small amount of money, rent out a space...Have a nice sleep appropriate dinner, maybe around the same time as a walk/5k type of thing, we could vote on a place to have it. Just an idea.....but, i'm in ! Perhaps- aug 2013 , or aug 2014!? Futureskinnypants... I am in for both of these! I would love to meet some of my August sleever family.. and what better way than to do a 5k! Prove to ourselves what our bodies really CAN do without all that weight!

Hello all.. I am an August 27th sleever.. I like this smaller post... The other one I read is up to 40 something pages? Hard to keep up ith it! I don't start my liquid diet until 8/17, but I have already stocked up on Protein shakes and beverages from Dr. A's list. I haven't been emotional.. YET.. but I did tear up a little when I started reading those 15 emails from Susan.. it was REAL then. I think it was nervous tears because I am going alone and the thought of coming out of sedation and not seeing a family member shook me up a little. BUT, I know this is what I need to do....

Hello bound4bway.... I don't live in MA, but right on the border around Albany NY.. I dont' see a lot of northeast sleevers.. anyone??? I am one of the sleevers also going to Mexico.. I work for a large well known company, so you would think I wouldn't have had to go, but Aetna has their own rules. I could wait for 2 yrs and hope for approval, or pay for it myself.. Now that you have your date, the nervous stomach is normal... don't stress!

Just Peachy.. do they feel like charlie horses? If they do, its dehydration. Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids. they are PAINFUL! Drink your water!

Hello fellow sleevers! Add me to the list... I am getting sleeved on August 27th! I am about half way thru reading all 29 pages of this post.. so much to read! But full of lots of good ideas. I am 39 years old and have been overweight the majority of my life. I have battled with myself for years about having surgery... Until I read about the sleeve, I really just didn't see it in my future. I have lost weight in the past and was quite active... but in the last 5 years, I have gained it all back and then some. Since I know how it feels to MOVE my body, I just cant deal with all of this extra weight anymore. My 40th bday is coming up, and I decided enough is enough. My body hurts from the weight... I want to be able to run, rock climb, do a zip line.. all of that! I look forward to the reading all of your posts!