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I am just getting ready to have my sleeve on March 4th' date=' but this caught my eye because I wear Spanx everyday now, and see it probably won't be much different after ....LOL![/quote']

I'm with ya on that one!!!

Reporting to the hospital at 5:15 am' date=' now 8 hours away. Next time I'm on, I'll be sleeved. WhooHoo!![/quote']

Yay!!! So happy for you!

Thank you for all your posts everyone--- your helping my anxiety level as I do my count down to 2/27

So I am down to 367. When I started the process I was 410. So 43 lbs. wow!!!!

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That is awesome!!!!

Checking in tomorrow for my sleeve at 1300 hours. Nervous' date=' anxious, excited[/quote']

Your going to do great! Keep us posted!!!

I was sleeved yesterday...i love love love Water and vicodin.

You just made me LOL:)

Today is day 13 of my pre-op I haven't cheated but sure enough today I ate chocolate!!!! Not much, but enough to make me irritated with myself for even giving in to temptation!!! I've got 14 more days to go--- Blehhh ;-/

Fast and furious... Started thus path on the first of month' date=' surgery this Friday. Stressed to all hell, still scared about if this is the right decision.[/quote']

Wow--- so fast! Sometimes fast is better! I've been approved since Nov and I waited to schedule my surgery around my spring break, and let me tell you 3 months of too much thinking about this surgery has gone on!!! If you believe your ready to change your relationship with food, and you've really tried all other avenues of weight loss you are probably making the best choice in having surgery. As long as you know it's not a quick fix ( for most people). Hang in there, we all go through this crazy ups and downs the closer it gets.

Btw, surgeon's office not pushing it at all. I found the info in my "pre-op binder" and started asking questions and just trying to set myself up for success. However, I'm thinking I might pass;)--needles=yuck!

Thank you all! I appreciate you taking time to reply;)

Hi Post-Opers, I was wondering if you could give me any info on who has had to have a blood transfusion during surgery, and how much blood( pints did you get. I'm debating if I should make the 1.5 he drive to donate my own blood - just in case. I just wasn't sure how often blood transfusions occur with this surgery. I'm only going to be able to do 1 pint, so I'm also not sure it's even worth it. Thanks for any info you have on this.

Sara

Thanks for starting this DivaNurse;)

So happy to hear you all are doing well, helps keep me motivated because as my date gets closer I find my anxiety has increased.

I will be leaving for the Hospital at 5 am to get Sleeved! I'm nervous and can't sleep. I will keep everyone posted. Please send prayers my way

thank you' date=' Lisa[/quote']

Prayers and hugs send your way! So excited for you--- keep us posted

Yay! Wishing you the best!

February 26 so nervous and excited!!!!

I'm on the 27th ... Yay for us!!

Funny enough my surgeon just came to visit and yelled at everyone for overreacting and stressing me out. He looked at all my scans and said literally everything looks perfect. Just because Water is causing some pain I shouldn't panic. He's gunna get me some yogurt' date=' saltine crackers to melt in my mouth, and some Popsicles to see if I tolerate other stuff. I'm so torn now. All the nurses are telling me if I can't drink atleast 36oz of water by the time of discharge ill just end up back in the er for dehydration which I obvi don't want to happen but the surgeon said all the imaging shows everything is working fine. Do I stay to be safe or do I go home and hope that getting a full nights sleeps and a better assortment of liquids will get me moving in the right direction?[/quote']

Go with your instincts girl! If it doesn't feel right or you don't feel ready-- stay one more day. Your cozy bed with be there waiting, but those helpful nurses won't;)

staceyxicarter and juny----- praying that you are able to overcome these issues quickly, so that you too can be dancing down the halls.

Sending love out to all Feb 7th sleevers--- keep us posted!!

Forgot-- I've been doing a cup of broth here and there (about 30 calories)

I'm curious what everyone else is doing calorie wise as well. I've been staying at about 800 calories during the last week. I have 3 more weeks of pre- op diet so I've been adding low carb Snacks to increase calories since I too was worried about starvation mode. I lost 9.5 lbs in one week so I figure I must be doing something right. I think during my last week or two before surgery I will only do shakes and liquids/jello. Btw- my low carb snacks have included- hard boiled egg, sugar free Jello, cheese stick or baby bel cheese.

Sending love and prayers to our Feb 7th sleevers and those still recovering!!! 20 more days until I'm in your shoes

Friends - I have had a Protein Shake break through! My doctor had created his own line of Protein powers (among other things) and I was too cheap to buy them before. I have been so miserable on my liquid diet' date=' i decided to go for it. Best thing I've done! Tons of great flavors... The honestly don't taste healthy, haha. They are low carb and PACKED with vitamins! Check them out... http://www.bariatricfusion.com/[/quote']

Thank you for sharing!! Do you have a recommendation for me on flavor?

Sending good vibes and prayers to all our Feb. 6th sleevers and those recovering!

Good vibes and prayers out to Feb. 6th sleevers and our others on their way to recovery!

Leaving for the hospital in about 40 minutes. Got to get dressed and the last of the stuff in my bag. Wish me luck!

Sending luck and prayers!!!

So today is clear liquids. Then to the hospital for 6:30am Wednesday. It is getting very real and I am scared as hell. I shouldn't be since I have been watching my rockstar wife for three weeks since hers. I just keep thinking what could go wrong and what if I never see anyone again. I know it is stupid but seems really valid today for some reason. I am normally a very optimistic person but I am worried. Well time to put on the big boy undies and make today great so that tomorrow I can start to live the rest of my life!

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Yay--- happy for you and your wife!!! So awesome that your on this journey together! Sending prayers your way;)