Michelle Cicerello

Congratulations, thats amazing, I know how wonderful you must feel, Keep up the good work!

So..... I had my pre-op stuff done this morning - Here is how my day went. Woke up to a Breakfast of Alkaseltzer with a splash of chalk, then the icing on the cake was to roll around on a not very wide table and not fall of, all the while having pictures taken of your insides. The next course was a sampling of my sweet sweet blood Mmmmmm which was followed by a bed to lay on while a most wonderful tech stuck little relaxing cold nodes all over my body to be able to see how happy or unhappy my heart was. After all this spa treatment I was then shown pictures of what my stomach would look like and what would be hanging out of my stomach when I woke up and told how I would probably feel after my surgery, all the while periodically asking me... So, are you ready? Hmmmm Let me think about that...

This is my first WLS - Kinda nervous to be honest

Keep me updated on what happens, sending Healing thoughts your way!

Congratulations!!! Thats so exciting!

I honestly think my are allergies, because I have the sneezing, running eyes etc like allergies - I am feeling a bit better so I really dont think its a cold -- **Keeping fingers crossed**

Sending healing thoughts your way!!

Uggg I am so sorry! this scares me too - but I will grab some Vit C and use the humidifier tonight and Pray that all us May 9ers are well enough to still have our surgery on Monday!

So, I get up this morning, exactly 1 week from my surgery date and guess what???.... I feel like I am coming down with a cold. Seriously? I cannot be sick, I am pushing liquids and Protein like crazy hoping to overcome and be better by Monday.... Uggh Gotta love Mondays!

Waiting for the approval is the worst, I was lucky, once they submitted all of my paperwork to the insurance company I was approved in 3 days - Hang in there, try not to think about it, and it will happen before you know it Keep us posted on the outcome!

I have 8 days down on my 2 week pre op diet - The first 3 days were rough, I was always starving, but after that it really did get easier - I wasnt always in the bathroom, but a bit more then usual from all of the Water I had to drink - It gets better, and its only for 2 weeks, with great reward!

My Surgery is Monday - a week away, and I am grouchy, worried, nervous, anxious as well, its normal I think its scary having surgery, no matter what it is for - Keep your chin up, just know that your not alone and we will be here for you whenever you need us

Well, the one meal a day that I can have, it 2 cups of Protein ( lean meat, eggs, 2% cheese, tofu) and 2 cups of veggies, no peas corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes etc. There is a start - hope that helps

Absolutely amazing!!! I hope I can do that well!

Gues what May 9ers .................. we have 8 days until our big day!!!! Can I get a WOOT WOOT??? LOL Now for what I am going to take.... chapstick Phone w/ charger Pillow hair clips to hold my hair back out of my face SF Gum/candy to suck on Am I missing anything important??

wow, my hat is off to you, two week liquid diet - I dont know if I would make it! I guess I would if I had too - Glad its going well for you - I think the key to all of this is to have a support group who knows what your going through, makes things easier knowing that others have had to do the same thing, and they made it Good Luck to all the Pre-op Dieters!

I will definatly keep in touch, we can do this... its just another step to a new us! - I did find an new "snack" thanks to this forum to use instead of the sweet Snacks from slimfast all the time. Take 2 % string cheese and wrap thin sliced turkey breast around it, but before I wrap the turkey I spinkle some Mrs Dash Tomato basic and garlic.... it is SOOOO Yum and only 90 Calories, less the the snack bar. My biggest problem right now, is leg cramps, I am having them all the time, and I was told I needed to get in more Water. I am trying to do that and will see if that helps. I woke up with one in each leg this morning, it jolted me right out of bed crying! I am drinking as much water as I can, cause those things hurt!!! Have a fabulous day - Keep a smile on your face, this is all worth it in the end.

Wow, you look amazing! Can I ask, how long did it take you to get there you are now? Most excellent work!!

Good luck on your 3 month supervised diet - Soon we will look back on all of this and think how thankful we are we went through everything - I am now counting down the days, I have 9 days until my surgery... thats not long at all. I have to admit, I will be glad when that is all behind me and I am on the loosers bench Michelle

Stay positive - you may have some sinus issues going on, they are bad right now. I will send positive thoughts your way so you can get through your labs with flying colors! Michelle

I would, it really is a good thing, and I do feel better physically - just gotta get over not eating like I use too - I have lost alot of Water weight, and I do have more energy, plus it will make things much safer when the DR goes in to do the surgery. You know the saying.... things worth having are worth working for!! Michelle

I have a slimfast 180 calorie shake for Breakfast, a slimfast 100 calorie snack back a couple hours later, then I have another shake for lunch, then another snack a couple of hours later then for dinner I can have 5 ounces of Protein and 2 cups of veggies. Thats it! - Each day is different on being able to handle it, first three days were rough, the 4th was better, then today came and I had to work late, and missed my normal 1 meal time, and it really kicked my butt, I was shakey, angry, emotional - not a very happy camper. Michelle

I am from Dallas TX and I am having my Surgery done at Plano Baylor Hospital with Dr. Nick Nickerson on May 9th.

Today is day 4 and it was MUCH better, I didnt feel grumpy, I wasnt starving all day ( I am now, cause its that time that I can have my 1 meal! ) so I think I will live and make it through this. Keep your chin up all, it will get better ~ we just gotta keep looking at the BIG picture

Oh good, there is a light at the end of this tunnel, I am so glad to hear it. Today was rough, but I will NOT give up, I have come to far to stop! I keep telling myself, I only have a week and a half and then I will be in surgery. I did eat my one meal this evening and felt more satisfied then I have the other two nights, so thats a good thing! Congrats on day 10! I cant wait till I am there Thanks for your reply! Michelle