CarryOn7

So these past few days I feel I have posted negative things about my surgery. I know I was just looking for relief and some answers.
Update: Picc line was put in for added nutrition, not as bad as I thought it would be. I have officially lost 39 lbs in my journey. Im out of the 300's and into 200s.
Nsv: I dont have to wear bra extended anymore. My shoes are too big and I can see my own feet when I look down.

Good Luck on everything!
so exciting!

Had my pre-op testing this morning, chest x-ray, urine & blood test, did a ekg last year so they used that one. I didn't realize that my doctors are the only one with the Center of Excellence from Sacramento CA to Portland OR, that's a very comforting thought, I was also informed that I will have a private room in a new addition to our hospital with a special bariatric trained staff, some of which have already had the procedure, another calming thought! After my appointments I stopped by the local 'Carb Essentials' and picked up a container of Unjury chicken Soup Flavored Protein Powder, a customer standing in line was also a patient from my doctors office, said to mix that with fat free chicken broth and it was very tasty. I was excited for another Protein option, especially since its not a sweet one!! I am a salty girl and I don't care who knows it! lol, getting close, 10 days and counting

My surgery date is Sept 2nd!!! Just started my liquid diet today, and I must say that so far so good! I was pretty nervous about it, but for now, it seems doable. I did cut out my caffeine, alcohol, and sugar intake about 2 weeks ago, so I think it helped that I didnt cut everything at once. Hopefully the next few days keep going smoothly!
Also, just wanted to add the following items to bring to the hospital, other than the gas-x strips and pillow, which are a great call:
1. Chap stick
2. sleeping mask
3. Baby wipes
Good luck everybody!!!

I'm right here with you. I've tried way to many diets, had small success & then crashed & burned. It's taken my over a year for me to decide if this was the right decision for me, then sought out a Dr. I don't want to be sidelined anymore. If I don't get this under control, some sort of health issue will come up & there may not be a second chance.
Best of Luck to Everyone going through their Journey's it's not easy, nor will it be, keep your eye on where you want to be. We'll make it.

I had read on another post that after 6 months the stomach tends to "relax" a bit and it can hold more. I'm at 8 months and know that I can eat about a cup of food and feel full, previously I was full at 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup. But the difference now, from pre-surgery, is that I can eat a cup of food and walk away - not like the past where I'd be thinking about how soon I could eat again. It just takes a little more vigilance to keep myself on track.

I thought I was the only one screaming in my car!
I'm ready for a renewed life.

I'm the 25th of September. Can't wait for it to get here. I have to do my pre- op testing 20 days prior to the 18th to be sure all gets done for the doctor and anesthesia. Good luck to everyone in their journey to life.

I am scheduled for September 25th. Weaning myself off caffeine and diet soda the past couple of weeks to prepare, very hard, but it is worth it! Good luck to all the September sleevers!!!

I have had those thoughts also. I have tried on my own and failed. I have chosen to go the surgery route as I want to be healthy. I have 4 kids and I need to be here for them. I have been defeated enough.

I thought about needing surgery that way for about 30 seconds.. .then it hit me how much harder it was for me to go through with it, take control of my health and finally do something that would get me where i need to be.
This process is not easy, it is not a cure all and it is not a cop out. It is a permanant, life-altering change that we have to work at to be successful.
I am proud that I took the steps necessary to move my life forward in a positive, healthy way. I make better choices now. No one makes me... I make me.
You may not be ready and that is ok. You need to do what is best for you. Figure out if you're mentally as ready as you will be physically to undertake surgery and post op.
It's great that you have started the pre-op diet, its not easy and it takes committment. Only you can know if now is the right time for you.
Best of luck.

Congratulations! I will be having my surgery in one week also. I am so excited, but anxious too.

I'm happy for you and hope for a speedy recovery. Good luck!

I can't believe 1 week from today is surgery day! It came so quickly. So excited and a little nervous too!

I am sitting here chuckling. I thought maybe you were getting married to someone named Newhouse between now and surgery. Not only did I think that a strange way to spend a honeymoon, but I wanted to inquire as to what substance you were on to be so calm in the face of your wedding and life altering surgery! :-)
Diana49
My surgery is the 4th and I am pretty much obsessing.

September 9th for me too! In Tijuana MX. . I am very excited but I will admit that I do have moments of "can I really do this?". But the answer is YES! Yes I do love food but so does everyone else here or we wouldn't be in this situation in the first place. So I tell myself "self, if they can do it, so can you!!"

I agree its better safe than sorry. I'm just glad we have options to find info over the Internet..to share ideas and advice! I agree being prepared is always good.

Takinski,
Go to the carbesccentials web site and check out the ,earl replacement smoothies and nutritional drinks. They have several flavor and they are my favorite. But only 15 grams protien. But come I'm bottles you can fill, or packets.

Hi, I am sept 9th starting my liquid diet on Sunday for 2 Wells ugh....

I'm September 9th
There's 2 things I've found that not a lot of people talk about for the hospital
1) a pillow for a couple reasons
-after any major surgery there is gas build up, you have 5-7 incisions on your belly, or if you cough, & for the ride home to help block the seatbelt.
2) gas X strips. Not much explanation here, it doesn't take 100% but it's suppose to help A Lot.