CrazyJaney

Nurses are the worst. I don't get how judgy we are as a group. Ugh!

My heart breaks for you too. I'm soooo sorry. I hope it resolves quickly.

We have similar stats. I have surgery on Thursday! CW right at 300.

This is a great thread! I'm gonna have my husband read this so he can get a better idea of what to expect from me. Nobody is exactly the same for sure but this thread summarizes so many others journey. I am scheduled for Thursday. I'm soooo ready to move forward. Thank you for painting a realistic and hopeful picture!

I don't have a preop diet either. In some ways I wish I did because I'm pms-ing and stressed about surgery this Thursday. I'm eating stuff I shouldn't. And beyond that, caffeine withdrawal is kicking my Arse! Let's just get this done. The wait is driving me bonkers. The self doubt talk is rearing it's ugly head too. Hadn't been there before til I got my date. I HEAR YA!

I'm gonna read this post over and over again because this made me feel so much better about this decision. Thank you!

Awesome news!

Steered mucin ex last night. No wheezing. I do have mild asthma but hasn't flared in a long time. Just coughing some. I'm a nurse and I feel like coughing is generally good after surgery, as painful as it is. We make patients cough if they aren't. I'll see the anesthesia group for preop one Monday. I'm planning to sleep all weekend. I don't really feel bad, just tired. Just wondered if others had been forced to delay? This time of year, it's hard to stay well. I'd probably tell myself to delay too. I just don't want to! Lol

Started with chest congestion and coughing yesterday. Pretty sure it's mild bronchitis. Surgery is next Thursday. Does anyone think this could delay my surgery? Hoping without a fever, they will go on and do it anyway. Anyone have thoughts on that?

Thanks! Rooting for you too! Keep in touch!

It seems like the past 6 months have dragged on WAITING to be approved and WAITING to get a date. Then it seems like "holy @&$) - I'm scheduled! I've poured over this site day after day and been inspired over and over. But as luck would have it, seems like there have been a rash of "complication" and "regret" posts popping up the last two weeks. Not one to bury my head in the sand - I'm a nurse so I certainly can realize the potential for serious complications. But I'm feeling like the wind has been fading out of my sails. Not sure if it's self doubt? If it's just a coincidence that I'm seeing threads that talk about regret? It's not really cold feet. Next Thursday at 1:30 - I'm there. Not sure?? Then I saw the new stories about high protein diets and links to cancer. Is the universe trying to tell me something??? I guess I liked feeling the optimism and hopefulness that was so predominate in these threads over the past several months, not that it's gone but just feels weak. I suppose it's good to be realistic in the ebb and flow of life with a sleeve. It's not perfect. I can accept that. But throw a girl a bone - tell me there is much goodness waiting on the other side. And as luck would have it, I'm heading into surgery week with PMS. That should be big fun to have my friend visit while I'm immediate post op! Sigh.... Guess I'm just letting anxiety get the best of me. :-(

I'm scheduled one week from today and I'm scared. I'm excited too, and generally not having cold feet, but it seems surreal that this is gonna happen. Keep posting so I can follow you. Glad things have gone well and I hope you can pee soon!

Welcome!

Love them!

13th for me too. Whoop!

I think, unfortunately, that some new complication threads have popped up here lately. Wish I wouldn't have seen them either. I'm moving forward even so. It is scary. Overall though, very low incidence of complications. I'm going with that!

Amazing!

I'm a ICU nurse. Trust me - you are soooo lucky they found it preop. I've seen it first hand. Divine intervention! I had a delay in approval too, due to not making my appointment early enough in November and having to start my 3 "consecutive monthly" preop visits all over again in Dec. I was hoping to be sleeved in early Jan. But as my NP said, surgery day is just 1 day on a journey that lasts the rest of your lifetime. It's hard work BEFORE and after surgery. Plus it gave me more time to prepare myself mentally. It's frustrating though! Hope you get good news next week. I'm scheduled for next Thursday. Fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong during preop testing Monday.

I'm the 13th as well, in Nashville. My doc says one night. I'm scheduled for 1:30 so I'm thinking I'll go home Friday afternoon??? Just freaking out a little about complications after reading some threads. Trying to keep the anxiety at bay!

Glad you're doing well!

Gorgeous! So inspiring!

I'm in TN. Where are you? Scheduled for next Thursday the 13th at Vanderbilt.

I agree with the others that she could be in deep if she doesn't back off. I'm a boss. You never, ever, ever make comments, offer opinions on an employees physical appearance (unless it's work related) unless you want your company to be sued. I'd talk to HR right away and nip it quick or you'll be miserable. You shouldn't have to deal with that. You've worked your tail off. Who the hell is she to tell you what you already know?! Grrrr

Sooooooooo very inspiring! Thank you so much for this post which is very timely and much needed. I'm scheduled for next Thursday and that little ugly voice of doubt is rearing it's ugly head. I've been focused and calm and lost 27 pounds preop, only to finally get a date and start eating carbs again. It's that damn voice of "you don't have it in you to do this like everyone else" that has me going this week. I swear, I'm my worst enemy. I applaud your candor and success. You look amazing but it's your spirit that makes you shine! Thank you for pics - just amazing!

Hey! I totally relate! I'm an RN also (saw you on another thread). Shame is a feeling I've had for a long time but just beginning to feel safe enough to deal with. This site helps so much. I think there are parts of us nurses who carry shame and the feelings of "I don't deserve _____". I'm finally (I mean FINALLY) beginning to see I'm just as important as anyone else. WTH is wrong with me? Why did I let it get this out of control? Why can I succeed at so many other things but fail at health? It's interesting to start an honest dialog about the "whys". I'm not comfortable telling many, especially at work. I suppose they will figure it out eventually but I'm so NOT comfortable discussing my weight or decision for surgery. It's been quite a journey and it's barely started yet. I have surgery next Thursday. I'm terrified, because as a nurse, we know too much. But I am terrified to be what I am today. I'm done being scared and weak and so tired of not taking care of myself. So here we go - notice I said WE - because we aren't alone in this. That's a good feeling!