mamamia89

Got the call today and I'm scheduled to arrive at the hospital at 7:15 am and surgery at 9:15!! What should I be expecting? Do they give you anything to calm your nerves?!!

My doctor informed me that you get within 6-8 weeks, diff states diff rules maybe...I'm in MO

Please hang in there. We all have been there before and trust me it is not easy at all!! My diet only got better on day 5 things seemed to mellow in a way. Just keep reminding yourself you are getting your nutrition and are not starving!!

How long did the actual surgery take?!!! Feel better!

I will definitely keep you posted!! And I'll be praying for you as we'll. thank you!! I'm already nervous/excited too. I know it's the right choice but I always have the what ifs in my head about that small percent of people who aren't lucky :/

It may have crossed from the time u called and the letter was mailed out. I would call back tomorrow and tell them u received the letter. Stay in too of them, I didn't have a problem but I hear insurance companies can slack when they want to.

It's just frustrating. I've come this far with no problems had people eat my favorite food right in front of me and then boom!

So tonight while fixing my 5 and 3 year olds plate, without even thinking I reached down and ate a potato wedge!!! I'm on day 7 of my pre op diet and having surgery on Friday!! Anyone know how this will affect me? :'(

Thanks, yeah I was very excited to see what my loss would be and blah!!! Friday is so close I can taste it!!

I've never heard of it, what exactly is it?

Good luck!!! Please let me know how it goes!

Since last Tuesday :/

I can't believe tomorrow is Tuesday and on Friday I will be joining the banded club!!!! The days have gotten easier to cope with, but I am a little concerned. I keep seeing that people loose anywhere from 10-25 lbs during their pre op diet and I have lost 2 lbs according to my scale :/. I have nothing but liquids and exercise as often as I can. Anyone else discouraged in the same way?!!

I hear every one talking about taking biotin for hair loss and I am seeing that to some extent it happens to everyone. Do you have trouble swallowing the pills or how do you take them?

I'm scheduled for October 12th!!! Any one else having loose BM???? :/

You are so right and that's why I keep going. There are times when I'm like I can't do it. And then I think do I really want to stay unhealthy and obese and possibly miss out on seeing my kids grow up and everything?!! I know I can do it, it's just nice to know I have a place now I can come to and get some reassurance

Thanks!!!

Cont'd What helps the most as far as the gas and being confirmable in bed Etc.??

Hi all, I am on day 6 of my pre op diet, my dr has not given me any tips or tricks to help with being comfy after surgery. I see people talking about different things on here