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I am so paranoid that something is going to happen between now and next month. Since I am still in the saving the last pennies stage, I'm so afraid that something will happen and I won't be able to save the last little bit. We were afraid that happened yesterday; my husband is a police officer and his shift changed without any notice which meant he couldn't work his part-time job with his new hours. But praise the Lord that he was able to switch his part-time shifts around to keep both jobs. I tell you, I was on pins and needles all day yesterday! I cannot WAIT until surgery morning and all of this is over! The excitement is a bit like Christmas morning, lol.

Congrats!!! How exciting!

So glad to hear you are doing so well!! Congrats!

Hope everything went well! Keep us updated!

Yeah, I guess I didn't think about that! Which is weird since I am a germ-a-phobe, lol. Oh well, maybe my husband can enjoy the jacuzzi, lol.

Ok, my surgery is going to be outpatient in a different state, but the dr requires you to stay for 2-3 days post op in a local hotel so he can make "house calls" to check on you. Anyway, I'm thinking about getting a hotel room with a jacuzzi in it. I figured it would feel really nice on a swollen, bloated body. So how soon were you allowed to take a bath instead of a shower post op?

Wow, congrats! You look awesome! And cute dress, btw I can't wait until I can wear dresses again!!

INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you so much for posting this- it is such a huge inspiration to us pre-oppies! I pray that I come close to the results that you have! I know your daughter is so proud

I, too, am in LOVE with Joseph's Flax/bran pitas! I've been buying them from Walmart for a while now, and they do not taste "healthy". Only 60 calories each, only a few carbs, and you get 6 for $2.12 where I live. I haven't tried the lavash ones, but I use the pitas for panini and quesedillas. Yum!

Praying for you to get good news from your insurance company!! Keep us updated

Congrats! How exciting! I am planning on having surgery on Sept, 19th, or 20th, or 21st, so we'll have to keep in touch

Haha, love it!

My doctor is the same; only Clear Liquids the day before surgery and nothing after midnight. But, I am going to start conditioning myself to Protein Shakes and a low carb diet a week before, just so it won't be such a shock post-op.

Oooo, this sounds good! I'm definitely keeping this recipe around!

Congrats!! How exciting! You are going to do great

Glad you are doing so well! Thank you for posting the pictures! I've been curious what the incisions would look like, and yours look like they are healing nicely. I know you will feel much better when they remove your drain!

This is a good idea- my surgeon does not require a pre-op diet, but I think I'm going to do the Protein Shakes for lunch and Breakfast and low carb/ high Protein dinners. I definitely want to get used to my new lifestyle BEFORE I have surgery...

Wow, this is good to know. I have been a little worried because my surgeon only requires a 1 day pre-op diet. I think I will go ahead and bite the bullet and go at least a few days pre-op. Better safe than sorry!

Wow, that is amazing!!! That is my dream since I, too, suffer from PCOS. I have been very scared that I wouldn't get results because of it. You've given me hope today!

Keep us posted!

Hey all! Just wanted to share my experience so far...

I was down 55 lbs when I weighed myself at exactly 7 weeks post-op!! I have severe PCOS so I was afraid my weight loss would not be as efficient as I wanted. I have had zero complications, and no more cholesterol/blood pressure/sugar/period issues! Not only that but I feel that this journey helped me open up a little and actually share myself with others and accept help from people. My life has significantly improved and I am so happy I decided to go through with this.

The only weird thing is, I don't actually "see" a difference, though my friends/family swear there's been a drastic change. I'm still experiencing some depression from the "grieving phase" of missing food as comfort, but now that I'm actually opening up to people, I find that I'm not so emotionally vacant anymore. Thank you everyone who helped answer my questions along the way, wish you all the best of luck with your journey!

Welcome! I've found this forum to be the absolute best resource for all of those pre-op jitter questions (at least it has been for me!). I should be having my surgery sometime in September, so you'll be seeing lots of me on here

Anyway, welcome to the club!

Hi everyone!

So interested to support & share with you all and learn from your experiences. I will be 66 yo when I have my VSG on Oct 17, at Mass General Hospital in Boston. I think I am older than everyone here!! Any "Children of the 60's around? But even though I hope to retire sometime in Jan, 2012, I am still young at heart and LOVE young people. So much to learn from you. Lots of appmts with Nutritionists & Psychologist at MGH, and medical tests. Not all hospitals will take someone older than 60 or 65 for tlhis type of surgery, but I found a brave surgeon. A little scared after You-Tube videos , but will still go for it. I have been heavy my entire life and DO NOT want to live my last 25 to 30 years (hopefully) unable to get around -- not to mention move! -- because of my weight. I think my heart will thank me too.

So here I go on my journey. Let me know how you are all doing!

Congrats!!! You'll be on the loser's bench in no time!!!

Praying for you and your husband to have a safe trip and for you to have a successful surgery!

Hubby was all worried last night that I would get skinny and hotter and leave him. I reassured him that he is the only man for me...but he is still afraid. :/

I think my husband also has this deep rooted fear that I will get skinny and leave him for someone else. I try to reassure him, but wish I adequately tell him that he has no need to fear. So, I feel ya...

But we know we are not going anywhere, so lets just focus on the surgery and getting healthy! You are going to do great tomorrow! Woo hoo, I'm excited for you!!!

Wow, thanks guys- I feel a lot better now! I guess it just seemed like everyone else on here was talking about their 2 week pre-op diets so I was just surprised. Now I'm super excited again

Congrats to both you!! I'm so excited for you guys! Keep us updated!