valkyrea

I am on the 23rd also - I start my pre op diet tomorrow.

I start mine on the 18th.

I'm not hungry at all. I'm so ready for tomorrow to come, I hope all have a good go & speedy recovery onto the next chapter of our lives.

Soon enough it'll be tomorrow my check in time is 6:30 mountain standard time. Have to be up at 5 & out of the house by 5:30.

Good Luck, chat with you all later.

Surgery tomorrow! Should be done in a room by noon

Good luck tomorrow, hope you come out of the operating room pain free and dancing, lol.

I am up for September 23rd. Excited, scared, anxious. Glad not to be alone!

I'm on the 23rd too! When is do you start your pre-op diet?

My psych told me that even after being sleeved I can still gain back everything I lose. She said its my behavior habits and eating the wrong foods that will not make me successful after the surgery. We need to change our lifestyles beginning with our minds. Nothing like putting your body through all this pain and stress thinking the sleeve works on its own and then gain the weight back. The sleeve will help you in the beginning and it will restrict the portions you eat however in time as you learn what foods can stay down ..that's when the bad behaviors kick in and your back to point zero again. My Dr said a girl ate mashed potatoes and gravy and after 7 weeks she gained 15 pounds again..that's where the idea of "quick fix" comes Along and people misjudge us. Its a challenge and hardwork and is not an easy fix..just a tool to help us. Best of luck to all of us..

Gaining the weight back after surgery is my biggest fear, and why I'm working on changing my thoughts. I've tried changing my lifestyle but if the right mind frame isn't there, it won't last in the long run

I am scheduled for Sept. 24th! I'm sooo nervous and excited all at the same time! I can't wait to see myself transform into something that I can finally be proud of seeing on the mirror or pictures!

Good luck Kayleen! You should already be proud, for taking the hardest step and undergoing this procedure. Hugz.

I am the same date! Good luck.

You too!

The pre-op diet? It's not bad but I'm on it for 2 weeks.. it's only day 2 and I'm trying to find ways to have vegetables Lol.. I'm used to some rice or noodles or shrimp in there! I guess I just have to get used to it... After surgery will be worse

How will it be worse after surgery

The pre-op diet? It's not bad but I'm on it for 2 weeks.. it's only day 2 and I'm trying to find ways to have vegetables Lol.. I'm used to some rice or noodles or shrimp in there! I guess I just have to get used to it... After surgery will be worse

How will it be worse after surgery

The pre-op diet? It's not bad but I'm on it for 2 weeks.. it's only day 2 and I'm trying to find ways to have vegetables Lol.. I'm used to some rice or noodles or shrimp in there! I guess I just have to get used to it... After surgery will be worse

How will it be worse after surgery

I'm scheduled for Sept 18th .. I'm on my second full day of the pre op diet.. I want food!! Lol

How are you feeling? Is it as bad as you imagined it?

I am Sept 23 as well! Had my last pre op appt today. When the nurse weighed me she said "this is the last time you will weigh this much". Wow' date=' I can hardly imagine.

I start 2 week liquids on Monday - I get 3 oz of Lean Protein twice in the two weeks and all the non starchy veg I want. I am going to make a pot of WW 0 point veg Soup and eat that in addition to my Protein Shakes. It tastes really good and is filling.[/quote']

My diet starts on the 18th. But I'm thinking of maybe starting on the 16th. I can have one Protein Shake a day if it gets really bad. I've never heard of the WW 0 point soup. I'll google it I need recipes!

my date is September 20.

Keep me posted as to how it goes! When do you start the preop liquid diet?

I just got my date, September 23!

Congratulations!! It's because of posts like yours that I know undergoing this procedure is for me. I can't wait to be where you are, running around after my own 2 year old and not sitting on the sidelines watching him enjoy life without me. thank you!

For years my mom has been begging me to get the bypass done. I would just tell her "whatever". Last year I caved and told her I would look into it, but with the constant pressure and asking me everyday "are you going to do it, did you find a doctor, yadda, yadda, yadda" I told her to forget it and that I would try on my own.

I tried, I really did. I tried eating well and going to the gym. Both at the same time seemed hard, so I decided let me eat well first and THEN go to the gym when I lose some weight. I would have 1 bad day or 2 of eating and then I'd give up and say "maybe I should do to the gym first and when I lose some weight, I'll start eating healthier", but then I would go to the gym 1-2 days and spend 4-5 days in pain, barely able to walk.

New Years Eve I mad emy resolution: this year, I will put myself first and really be honest with myself and do the best for me. I researched wls and it seemed SO extreme: rework your intestines and take pills the rest of your life PLUS feel sick if I eat any sugar, Put a plastic band in my body that I have to go to the hospital to get refilled or emptied the rest of my life (this just SOUNDS sick to me), or hack off half your stomach and not have as many side effects as the other two choices.

I did a LOT of reseach, watched a LOT of youtube videos and in March decided the sleeve was for me.

Now my final weigh-in that my insurance requires will happen tomorrow. I feel so empowered already because I'm DOING something about my weightloss. I finally feel in control.

Oh hunny child,

I passed! I slipped my head doctor an extra 100 bucks to make sure!!

lmao! I would have requessted a lapdance with that, hahahaha

So far so good. I feel like I am saying goodbye to things I like and getting ready for a new life. It's scary, depressing, exciting, confusing... Sometimes I have 2nd thoughts and sometimes I'm can't wait till its done.

1 more month and its over.

That's how I'm feeling. Everytime anything negative pops in my head, I force myself to stop thinking about it. I'm just happy I have a really supportiv family that actually wanted me to do the surgery way before I even thought about it.

My surgeon does not require a two week pre-op diet unless you are above a certain BMI. I only have to do clear liquids the day before the surgery. So I am planning on taking off of work the Sept 23 and not return until after surgery approx 2-3 weeks.

i'm hoping i can have surgery on Sept. 17th or 24th. We have a few holidays that week and I'll be off with pay. I hope my recovery is quick

We are in the same boat! Did my psych eval Monday. Do my final weigh-in on Tuesday. I will have met all my surgical requirements. I am also starting my two week pre-op diet on the 3rd so I can have surgery as soon as everything is approved.

Awesome! Did your doctor suggest you start your pre-op diet on the 3rd? How long as you supposed to be on it?

Valkyrea, I finished my six month diet on August 5, the next week paperwork was submitted to insurance company and I heard back by Friday of the same week that I was approved. I scheduled for Oct because of my job, then rescheduled for Sept 24. I am so excited. Good luck to you.

That's great!!! Congratulations! This month will fly by for you. Have you started to prep for surgery and the pot-op diet yet?

I'm hoping I can get the surgery mid-end of September, I'll be off for a few days from work and it would be the BEST time to take off.

Great list. My wife was sleeved in April. Now down 94 lbs. she has taken up wearing high heels. ONG. So sexy. Im loving it.

Im adding not to sweat so much and decrease joint pain to my list also. Thank you

Congratulations to your wife! And to you too on enjoying the sight of the heels and going through the process. My husband is going to see how I do post op and might consider the sleeve

1. for my husband to wrap his arms completely comfortably around me

2. to not have to scout where I fit to sit on the train (i commute on public transportation to work)

3. shop in the regular sized section

4. for my son not to point at overweight women and call them "mama" (he's 2. it's happened a few times)

5. for my ankles to roll when I walk so I don't look like frankenstein when I walk.

6. cross my legs

7. fit in the tub with my husband

8. have a lap

9. to wear dresses

10. not sweat so much just by WALKING

11. to have people move out of the way when I'm walking. When i used to be thin, people used to move out of my way. Now that i take up a good portion of an aisle it seems i'm invisible.

12. For my joints not to hurt

13. To be able to fit into clothes from nice stores/boutiques

14. wear heels again. SO looking forward to this.

15.. To not be scared to try crossfit

16. indulge in Victoria's secret clothing/lingerie

Thank you because I'm scared to death (of not waking up)

Don't think like that, think of waking up and living your life. Tomorrow starts the newest chapter in your life.

Good luck!! The wait to hear back from insurance is agonizing.

how long did it take for you to hear back?

Well I'm back!!!! Had my final dietitian visit today and my packet was submitted to oxford late this morning. So now I play the waiting game.....again. but I'm thankful that I'm here.

Being here is what matters!