sunsetblvd68

Getting my last blood work and count down my days only 7day left .then my new life start. Slim down on my way

Good luck everyone!!
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I too have my surgery on Thursday. I feel like I'm going crazy because my nerves are out of control. I was fine till this past weekend but now the past couple of nights I haven't been able to sleep.
I just thought I'd let you know you aren't the only one. We're in this boat together.

I am 5 days post-op & I had absolutely no pain at all. In fact, the biggest issue was an allergic reaction to the tape they used to hold the IV in place. I was up a few hours after I got to my room & took a walk around the floor. I am walking every day & I will be back to work Wed. I had an ankle fusion done in 2010 & this surgery was 100% easier. They did find a large hernia, which they repaired while they were in there. I am doing quite well & very excited about this new chapter in my life. I finally feel like I can be normal. Good luck to you-you will be fine.

Ohhh sunset!!!! I'm scheduled for Thursday as well and it hit me this weekend... But this morning I freaked out!!!!! Even people around me are saying I'm acting weird! I'm kinda just zoning out!!! No way will I not do this!!! (I have had doubts) my doc told me not to hesitate taking a Xanax the morning of if I have any anxieties! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!
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Don't be a nervous wreck! Surprisingly, I wasn't all that nervous the days before surgery but the emotions hit me before they took me into the operating room. It's an emotional process, but it is soooooo worth it. Keep your goal in mind. Remember why you chose to do this and keep your support team with you in the process. You will do fantastic. In the hospital, I kept a calendar my best friend made for me last Christmas, pictures of us and lots of funny and crazy pictures. It kept me at ease. Made me smile. Maybe a photo of the people you love will keep you calm

Hello Sunsetblvd. Thanks for your response and the first day was the worst for me because of being nauseous. I was not in a lot of pain afterwards. I was having all sorts of emotions prior to surgery so what you are feeling is completely normal. You will do fine just be mentally ready for your sleeve. It was literally like a light switch for me... I have absolutely no hunger now at all!!

Good luck! Wishing you a quick recovery! My turn is Thursday the 20th.

Beautiful time for all of us to pave a new road to health. I wish it wasn't so quiet here today- that might be adding to my anxiety! Husband working, kids in school - My day off- just keeping busy with little tasks. We can do this!

This must be our week! I am scheduled the 21st! @Kris, I had that thought briefly yesterday too!! Lol. To Kris, Liz, Joisey and Sunset~~~ many prayers you have a successful procedure and a pain free recovery. Oh, an prayers that the anxiety calms in us all, that we are overcome with peace and resolve that we are making the BEST decision for our future.

I am scheduled for 9/20 too. I started pre-op diet yesterday (Optifast). Surgery will be in Virginia. I am more excited than nervous!! Best wishes to all!

I'm also scheduled for 9/20!!!! Jersey here!!! Good luck everybody!!!!!
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GREAT NEWS!! Hope you doing great! I am scheduled for surgery on thursday the 20th & im terrified!! Did you have a lot of pain or any compliations? Keep up the great work!!

Yesterday afternoon, as my youngest son - age 7 - was wrapping up his homework, he asks me the following question, out of the blue: "Daddy, did you eat a lot of candy when you were a kid?" I had no idea where this was coming from.

I said, "Oh, I don't know... maybe more than I should have. Why do you ask?"

"Well," he says, "because you're fat."

And he doesn't say it in a mean way. In fact, I took it as quite the opposite. He's trying to make the connection, I guess. There wasn't any more to the conversation beyond that. After the exchange, he went about his business and I mine, but it's something I keep thinking about.

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One of my former co workers had Dr Scott do her surgery when he was still at de paul. She is doing great! Im going to dr morales at ssm depaul.

My doctor said that the younger you are and if you haven't been through any surgery or child birth the more of a whimp you are! So if you have given birth three times it will be a piece of cake! (pun intended I'm craving cake lol!) I didn't think it was bad, I was a bit nauseous but nothing to bad. I was walking 3 hours after surgery, gas pains are bearable. I was very thirsty and all i could do was rinse my mouth out Third day I was suffering from cabin fever and was ready to go home!

Hey All! I just had my surgery on the 4th. It went well, and my doctor said that everything looks great.
I have had some soreness and lots of gas pain, but nothing unbearable. I have been getting about 40ozs in since surgery. I feel a little bit stronger everyday.
What are some good things to start eating now that I am about to phase back to full liquids and soft mushy foods.
I have finally started dropping a little weight post surgery too.
Good luck to all those waiting to have surgery and speedy recovery and gentle hugs to those post-op!

OMG!! Thats horrible...That is my biggest fear, well that & the pain afterwards! Im so sorry to hear this. I hope you dont have to "redo" this procedure!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

I am so nervous...I couldn't eat today except a few corn chex and then I almost threw up!!!
The day has finally come and I'm scared I will get there and chicken out.
I told myself if anything was wrong with my blood tests I'd follow thru with surgery.
Well I'm anemic, Vitamin D deficient, my B-12 is on the lowest end of normal, my triglycerides are high and my cholesterol is a bit above normal!!!
I thought I was healthy but lazy...I told my hubby it's not me being lazy I really am tired lol
Well I will post as soon as I feel good enough!
For all those getting sleeved today I am praying that you all have uneventful surgeries and perfect, painless recoveries!!!
May God Watch over you all!

I am from here in So. IL. I went to a group seminar Dr. Ahuja was having for anyone wanting to have surgery with him. He is very REAL about what it take to lose weight & getting yourself mentally prepared. The only reason I am not using Dr. Ahuja is the cost difference between here & Mexico. I am self pay & self employed making it hard to come up with more money.
My sister had an RNY in 2009 & she is the one who told me about Dr. Ahuja doing the sleeve. It was fairly new a few years back when I went to learn more & Dr. Ahuja was new to the area at that time. I have only heard great things about him. Many people my sister work with have went to him for follow up since he closer than doctors they used in St. Louis & beyond.
Dont know if this helps or not.

Looking for others who are here in St Louis that have recently been sleeved. My surgery was July 19 an just wanting to go through this transition with someone else that knows what I am going through. I will be going to try and try the support group at Des Peres hospital (where my surgery was) but I really do not want to walk into the room the first time by myself. And most people do not consider me shy but with this I am.

Glad you are feeling some better! I'm only a week away!!

Thanks everyone! So far since starting the Water I've had no nausea! Yay! And I don't think my incision is leaking anymore. They are going to let me shower soon. I'm sure that will make me feel better too.
Robyn