Ms.Yvette

Well I've been up almost all night scared as shit. I have a headache and have been dreaming about amazing food. I don't even know how to cook lol. This headache better leave my body with all the negative thoughts. Surgery is at 2:30 pm. Send your positive energy this way and to all of todays sleevers. I can't thank everyone enough, if it wasn't for all of your support I don't know how I would have made it this far. ***hugs***

Well I've been up almost all night scared as shit. I have a headache and have been dreaming about amazing food. I don't even know how to cook lol. This headache better leave my body with all the negative thoughts. Surgery is at 2:30 pm. Send your positive energy this way and to all of todays sleevers. I can't thank everyone enough, if it wasn't for all of your support I don't know how I would have made it this far. ***hugs***

OMG, It's December 9, and my day to be sleeved. Slightly nervous, more afraid he'll open me up and decide he can't do the surgery for some reason. We put up our Christmas tree tonight, and I cleaned the house. Like everyone else I'm afraid I'll have complications, but I know this is the right thing for me. Sure am hoping my Thanksgiving cheat won't come back to haunt me. I've also eaten the chicken and carrots in my broth! No noodles or rice though. Had half a scrambled egg yesterday morning. True confessions time. It's 12:48 and I'm sitting here with another load of laundry in the washer, kitty on my lap, my French exchange student and my son all here working on our laptops listening to Christmas Carols. I don't want to go to sleep, feel there is too much to do. I've lost 14 pounds on the liquid diet over the last 2 weeks. Gosh, my day is finally here. Can't wait to be on the losers bench, less than 12 hours away. Best of health to my fellow 12/9 folks, and I'll post as soon as I'm able to after the surgery. Group hug!

My surgery is Tuesday 12/10 and I'm extremely nervous too. Additionally not looking forward to 2 weeks on liquids post op. The shakes make me gag and I've tried many kinds. Also I tried my chewable Vitamins, Calcium and Vitamin D and they all suck. Can't image chewing those nasty things for the rest of my life.
I'm second guessing my decision tonight but know I need to do this.

Good luck to all the December 9th folks including myself! Trying not to think about it much...Bag packed, check-in at 10am tomorrow!

Another newbie here...GOOD LUCK AND MUCH SUCCESS to all the December Sleevers. I just started reading the posts today and instantly felt like I belonged. I love the fact that it's nothing but positive support here...no judgement noted. My big day is Dec 27. Eventhogh I never felt like a loser, for the first time in life I am looking forward to being a LOSER (of weight). So excited for a chance to get it off and keep off.

Taking the plunge tomorrow morning! Checking in at 0800 for 1030 VSG....nervous and exciting. Glad the waiting is over, and I'm ready to work. Gaaarrr!

Many prayers will go up for the Dec 9th group! Try n sleep well tonight, if possible;). I pray that ull all have a successful surgery and recovery! You've come this far and now its time to jump onto the losers bench!! Leave room for the rest of us:). May u all b blessed w whatevr u need to get through this time. Let us know how u are as soon as u can:) cya on the losers bench...Dec 30!!

Good luck and prayers for a speedy recovery. Look forward to hearing all your storys

Tomorrow is your big day. Go in there with a positive attitude and know that you will come out well and looking fabulous. Good luck.

Woot woot........ How exciting....... I'm sure ur going through a lot of emotions right now...... Take a breath............ I had mine on 11/20 and no problems down 22lbs......

Congrats Linda305!
I just had mine on 11/20 down 20 pounds...
My surgery went without a hitch!
Had alot of folks praying for me and now I pray for you!
Father, I pray for Linda, that her surgery will be uneventful and completely successful without complications. I pray for everyone in that operating room to assist with perfect precision! In Jesus name! Amen You Go Girl!
Numenow!

I am scheduled Dec 9th. Nervous excitement.

Ladies and gentleman!!!! OMG, surgery is set for tomorrow. I am excited and ready to live my life to the fullest.

I thought was really funny lol. Enjoy!

Dec 9th for me in NYC - St. Lukes Hospital. WOO HOO. What started out as completely doubting it has now turned into excitement.

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When you get those super sharp gas pains that feel like a knife going through you quickly take a deep breath through your nose and blow it out of your mouth. It stops the pain instantly.

I am not here to put fear in anyone else but I learned something this week that is scaring the crap out of me. My husband says to me, "well, if we ever get stranded at least you will outlive us since you can eat so much less"..well, that thought had me thinking of what I know about our organs. I know that if you don't eat, your stomach will shrink and without Water, it will shrink and shrivel up which is why the nutritionists is involved in this process. We need to know what to eat to nourish the obstructed organ and how much water will keep it moist and healthy.
So my concern came in when I read a story about a girl who had to have emergency surgery to open her stomach up because while she was sick with the flu, she was unable to eat for a few days and became extremely sick and lethargic. She later learned that her stomach had completely closed up on her since she hadn't eaten and couldn't even hold down liquids.< /p>
My fear came in when I thought about that earlier discussed "stranded scenario" and I realized, with most of our stomachs already gone, our chances may not be so good in that situation. I may actually be okay if the problem was portioning the remaining food but I realized if there was a lack of food at any time, I would be in serious trouble.
I need to make sure to prepare for any snow storms and really keep food on hand at all times. This is pretty scary, please follow your diets people!!! Has anyone experience anything so outrageous??

I was banded in 07 and unlike many others on here I didn't hate my band, it changed my life and I will always credit it for that and never regret it. I lost 90 lbs and kept it off for 6 years with the exception of about 20 lbs that i fluctuated up and down. I decided to revise to sleeve for more consistency and I really just wanted a change and honestly I hated that feeling of being stuck !!! I was sleeved on 9/20 and I have to say I am loving life !!! I'm doing it right this time as far as Vitamins and Protein first and even though the 4 weeks of liquids post op was the hardest thing Iv ever had to do now that I'm on softer foods I couldn't be happier with my decision!!! I feel full !!! I haven't felt stuck, I haven't thrown up... Nothing !! Recovery was a breeze and I went back to work after 3 days off, I do get very sick from eating sweets which is a big change for me having had a huge sweet tooth prior to all this but I'm okay with that. I'm 10 lbs from my goal and I feel better than I have in years as far as health goes ... Anyway I just wanted to share for anyone who may be struggling with the decision to revise. I may have liked my band, but I LOVE my sleeve !!!!

Thank you both I will do progress updates. Best wishes to both of you!

Im glad you did.... If i dont laugh, ill cry

It's okay. You probably wouldn't have liked it anyway. A couple of bites and you would of been full. Good luck. I chuckled a Lil bit at your post. Sorry.