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I'm being sleeved on the same day. We will be sleeve buddy's. My Dr. didn't put me on a pre liquid diet just nothing to eat after 12pm the day before and I have to buy Citrate of Magnesia and take it in the late afternoon. I did have a little farewell to food on this past Monday. The co-workers (that know) took me to lunch at a chinese buffet. I have been doing so well on my pre-op diet that I couldn't do to much damage. I had shrimp and chicken no rice or noodles. It killed me not to get the sushi. Even still I stayed in my calorie range and still felt like crap after. I felt ever grain of salt in my body and I was up 1lb the next day. It was a real downer to know that even a little can make you gain. It did feel better that I'm down 4lbs today after drinking Water and eating extra good for the past couple of days. Anyway try not to do to much damge. I know what your going through I keep saying I need to have this, this weekend because I will never be able to again. In my heart I know it's not true but my head is a different story. I know this will always be a fight and it is not going to be easy but I'm ready and I know you are since your scheduled so try not to do to much. Good luck

August 5 now I'm starting to get scared. Actually freaking out a bit. Last week was the my last NUT until after and she said I was HPYLORI positive. They scared the hell out of me because she said I might have to wait 6 weeks to have the surgery. She called my Dr. and he said it was fine to just put me on antibiotics until the surgery. I know he said it was OK but now my anxciety is kicking in and I'm questioning it. Should I wait or is this my excuse because I'm starting to freak out. Also this is a post-op question. I've been reading about the constipation after surgery. Sorry if this is TMI but I've suffered from this my whole life. I was wondering can we take Probiotics after surgery and does it help? Promise the pre-op pics will come soon just trying to get the nerve up. Love this site can't get enough, Lori

Should I wait?

It's a type of Ulcer. It was in my blood work. You may have just been negative.

Wishing you the best.....

I am scheduled for Sept. 5th and honestly I'm not afraid at all. I think this is the first time in my life I am not afraid of something. I've been thinking about the surgery for 2 years and when BCBS approved the sleeve I decided this was the time. I've been going through the process since January and have my date I am ready mentally but the problem is my family. Nobody wants me to have it. I have 3 girls 19, 16, and 13 plus my husband (who hasn't been such a great one for 20 years). They all say I am being selfish. I am afraid I will not have the support I need once I have the surgery. I have given my life for my family and whenever I need to do something for myself I put it off. I thought they would be happy for me. All of the support meeting and things I've had to go through to get approved constantly said you need a good support system. I work full time and take care of all the housework. I have started to make everyone accountable for chores for the past couple of months but it's been a battle. I think I started to late and I should wait until they can handle this. I keep getting constant remarks that I'm taking the easy way out. I know this is not easy believe me. I have battled with my weight my whole life and have lost and gained enough weight, I want it to stop. Please I know I have done the damage of not making them more responsable and I realize that now. Like I said It's been a tough 20 years and I thought if I just did it all they wouldn't notice the bad things. If any other Mothers have had this problem I would like a little help. Thank you,

Got my pre op yesterday met with Dr. Hess and it looks like I'm ready to go. I have my final preop NUT next week and that's it. If you remember I was reconcidering the surgery because of the family. Well I have stuck to not speaking about it and it seems to be helping. Out of site out of mind it guess. I spoke to my Dr. about the issues I am having at home with the lack of support and he was a little upset that they are so against it. He offered to speak with them and explain what's going on and how I am not being selfish. He was great. I will have that talk with them and ask if they would like to do that (I don't want to waist his time if they are not ALL in). Anyway I wasn't nervous at all yesterday they took a lot of blood and asked so many question about my backround and family history (AGAIN) They weighed me about 4 different times (glad I lost that weight he wanted me too). All in all it wasn't painfull just long. I was at Boston Medical for about 3 hours. I think this is why I wasn't nervous. Dr. Hess was very calming and made me feel that this the right decision and that I am not going to Die. I would rather be there for 3 hours and know they are doing everything they can for me then rush me in and out. There was one thing I have an ulcer that I have to take antibiotics for 10 days. He said they are going to cut it out but because of bacteria I have to take the antibiotics. Anyone have that before? Can't wait to get to on the looser's bench............. I'll have to do the famous before shots.

Thank you to everyone. Whith your help I have decided to keep my date. I have just told my family that I was thinking of postponing it because of the issues with them and I actually let them see the responses to my post. They all felt pretty bad and did admit to being scared. My husband not so much but I know he is afraid of me changing. He has told my sister in-law that he is nervous I'm not sure if the afraid of the surgery or the change. Well, I decided that's it and I asked for everyone not to speak about it again. Let's see how this works out. Thank you all again. The online community will be were I go for support. Lori

Thank you to all. I've really gotten a lot from the web site and thought I would through this out there since it's been tough at home. I wish I never told anyone I was getting it done. I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea. My kids are really great in everyother way. They are great in school and respectful. I just messed up with housework and cooking. I was very surprised at their reaction. I did have a feeling it was fear driven. The problem is it can be hurtful when you give so much to and get this in return. I know I read that you weed out the people that do not support you but I can't really do that with my kids. I'm still on for 9/5 I haven't cancelled yet. Thank you all again and I enjoy all of your comments and replies to all the questions on the forums.

To sleevers answering her post. Does this go away with time? I'm pre surgery and I hope this will pass in time.

Got my date. Dr. Hess Boston Medical. I haven't felt that nervouse until they called with my date. I had some jitters before now I'm stressing but still excited. Can't wait to see the new me. I'm going to set a 6 month goal of not caring how much I loose and TRYING not to compare my weight loss to others. Let's see how that goes. Looser's bench coming soon.

That was so amazing. I'm pre op got approved by Insurance and just waiting for my date. I loved everything laugh and could imagine everything step by step. Thank you for the post. I can't wait until I'm on the other side of this. I can only hope I'll be as descriptive...

Glad to see your on the other side and feeling better. I can't wait to be there. SOON

Hello everyone I'm not that new I've been watching and reading for a while. This is such great information I love it. I am having my sleeve done at Boston Medical by Dr. Hess. I reached the weight they asked and all the groups and appointments. Now they have submitted my paperwork to the insurance company (BCBS). Just waiting for my date now. I'm excited but scared I've been overweight my whole life and am done having children (3 girls) so I thought now was a good time to do this especially since BCBS now pays for the sleeve. I am having a little bit of a hard time with my 12 year old (the baby) she doesn't understand why I need the surgery and thinks I'm taking the easy way out. I know she is just scared, any suggestions? I have already showed her Youtube videos of peoples success and waking up from surgery and how smooth it went. If any moms or dads are out there and gone through this please help. She is actually making me second guess myself. Lori

Hello Sleeve-A-Licious I'm in the boston area as well. I am having my sleeve done at Boston Medical with Dr. Hess. I don't have a date yet I have my last appt. with the nutritionist on 5/15 so as long as I loose the 10 pounds soon I will get my date. Nice to see someone from the boston area.