jillb

Good luck! Just remember to walk asap.

I have everything ready for tomorrow. All packed up, house cleaned up etc.... now just have 12 more hours to wait. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 AM and surgery at 7:30.... go me...... prayers are gracefully accepted.....:-)

Congrats to both of you... The journey may be long and hard but look where you are now! That is just awesome! I start my journey tomorrow.(sleeve day) and hope I can do as well as you two. You are my new roll models... thanks.

It is now 24 hours until I get my sleeve. Go Me!!
I am so excited I can't stand it. I am not nervous or scared. I have a wonderful Dr. that I have used before. He did my Nissen Fundaplication a couple yrs ago. It has come almost totally undone. No fault of his. I had a lot of vomiting over the yrs that caused that I'm sure. They will have to undo all of that and repair another hernia before doing the sleeve. The post op for the first few weeks is very much like the post op of the Nissen so I have been there and know what to expect of this.
I thank God for this procedure. I pray for a safe surgery and fast recovery, not only for myself but for all of us having this done.

I am also having a nissen fundiplication reversed. My Dr. has me on a 1 week "CLEAR" liquid diet. I can have anything clear except alcohol or carbonated drinks. he said to put a little unflavored Protein in my clear chicken broth or my drinks. I am doing great on the diet... day 6 today. 1 more day then on Wed. I have the surgery.

You are not alone... I too will get sleeved day after tomorrow... 10/17. I am excited but not scared. Maybe a little nervous.. for no reason. I love this forum as well. So many people to talk to that have already been there. It sure has helped ease my nervousness.
Good luck to you and I will keep you in my prayers along with all of us getting sleeved this week.... Let's getter done!

Hello everyone. I just wanted to share an update after surgery on Aug 8th.
So far I have lost 103 Lbs. Friday my Dr. told me that I've set a new record for weight lost with his patients and that at this pace I should reach my goal before the end of the year! Started at 324 lbs. and of this morning I weight 221 lbs. My goal is 180 lbs.
The lab results, after 2 months, show that all my numbers are back to normal. I no longer have a fatty liver which I was told that would turn into cirrhosis if I didn't take care of it. High blood pressure is gone and cholesterol levels back to normal.
In regards to clothes, went from 46 pants to 36 and neck from 20 1/2 to 17.
I wanted to share in case you were on the fence about getting the surgery. Do it! The best decision I've ever made. I feel great and feel like I got my life back. It was tough during the pre-op diet and 2 weeks after surgery but after that it gets better!
Please reach to me if you have any questions. This forum helped me so much making the decision to have surgery and prepare for it.
Good luck.
3 months ago (324 Lbs.)
Last week (225 Lbs)

48 lbs down feeling fantastic ; discovering a new person please check out my you tube to get the full update username : skinnycupcake13
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OK I'm learning how to take these side by side photos. I need to do full body, hopefully this weekend. I've always hated taking pictures so willingly remembering to take photos of myself hasn't got into my brain yet Anyways this is me...6 weeks out and down 38 lbs!

Prayers for all of you having your surgery today. Wishing you all the luck and Happy Sleeveday!

We don't know the entire story. Maybe she has been battling weight for awhile. Up and down. Maybe she lost some pre-op? I'm just saying I yoyo a lot. I have hit 198 a couple times.. (now is one of them) but lost down last year to 145 and believe me after fighting for over 30 years with my weight I would have jumped at the chance to do this even at 145 lbs. Now I am only 5' tall so it all shows. just sayin...
Good luck vssupermodel. I hope it will all be worth it. Just remember as said above, it takes longer when you have less to lose. Be patient.

Thank you, yes I live in Show Low, Az its in the White Mountains, and its beautiful here. Are you getting nervous yet?Deb

Minimo... you are doing great! I am so happy for you. It will be a new adventure for you... happy trails.
How have you been since your surgery? Mine is next week and I hope for a speedy recovery for me and everyone else.

As of today I have lost 103 pounds!!! That's a whole person off my body!! I feel great!!

You are not alone... I too will get sleeved day after tomorrow... 10/17. I am excited but not scared. Maybe a little nervous.. for no reason. I love this forum as well. So many people to talk to that have already been there. It sure has helped ease my nervousness.
Good luck to you and I will keep you in my prayers along with all of us getting sleeved this week.... Let's getter done!

I am also having a nissen fundiplication reversed. My Dr. has me on a 1 week "CLEAR" liquid diet. I can have anything clear except alcohol or carbonated drinks. he said to put a little unflavored Protein in my clear chicken broth or my drinks. I am doing great on the diet... day 6 today. 1 more day then on Wed. I have the surgery.

I'm finally sleeved! I fly home tomorrow and couldn't have asked for a better experience. The surgeons, nurses, staff, facility, hotel, etc have ALL exceeded their wonderful expectations, and I couldn't he more thrilled. I've also enjoyed visiting with my "sleeve sisters" while here. I passed both leak and Barium tests and indulged in the famous chicken broth I've heard so much about:) Glad to be on the other side and to get everything rolling! All the best to those about to embark on this journey!

Good luck to you Jillb, I'm right behind you!!! EEK!!!

IV in (I was SO dreading that)! Now I'm just waiting for the anesthesiologist visit.
LET'S DO THIS!!!!

Congrats! that means less time to stress over it. liquid diet is not that bad. I get sleeve in 2 days!

Mine is 7:30 on the 17th... good luck to both of us!
Prayers to all those being sleeved today!... Good luck and see ya on the loser's bench .....

Congrats! and WOW... you are doing awesome girl! Keep up the good work...

Well I'm not even at the hospital yet and I am so excited. I just got the call from my Surgeons office I will be sleeved at 10am on 10/17 so excited

I love to hear you brag! Yep, we need to proud of our accomplishments here, I know I am. Keep rocking that sleeve....