Sabredy12

Don't get discouraged if not. Took me couple of days to be excited bout my decision. I'm sure suegery will go great for u. Just think positive and if ur a praying person prayb u will be fine. Good luck.

Thanks for indulging me in a little patting myself on the back. I limped into the information session at a morbid 347#. I was sleeved on halloween at 322#. Today I weighed in after my shower and it read 283#. It's been a long time since I've seen a number that low and it feels great. Along with my clothes hanging off me, my mobility is greatly increased. Several people have told me "wow, you look really young."
I am loving this sleeve. I am so glad I made that decision back in April!
To you pre-surgery folks, be patient and have hope. It'll be here before you know it and it's worth it!

I'm always one to think "it happens to other people, not me." Sooner or later it will be in one context or another. I thought that when I bought a motorcycle in August. I thought, "I'm smarter than those people who wreck their bikes." I guess my number finally came up when I got cut off by some out-of-stater on my commute home who wasn't looking where he was going. I went down and fortunately only suffered a broken shoulder and elbow.
On the up side, my number isn't likely to come up again soon so surgery here I come!
Sab - If you feel you're the one, maybe play the lotto?

I hope so x x good luck x

Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't change my journey for anything. I have the greatest surgeon and I've learned soooo much. The band is a phenomenal tool if you use it right, and I rocked it! It's just that it's time for me to change course...everyone is different. I'm sure we will both do great on our sleeve journeys! LOL

Good on u, I started this journey for the band. My surgeon talked me right out of it glad now x

Awh Thank u x x I know the minute I wake up I'll be delighted that I did it are you done??

It's perfectly normal to be anxious! But the positive possible outcomes FAR outweigh the negative possibilities. After surgery, you will be so happy you did this wonderful thing for yourself and the ones you love.

nope, i'm not special enough for that. i'm very normal (in the 99.999% that survive).

Thx guys, I think the closer it gets the worse I get!! I have cheated numerous times on my 3 week pre op, but am now physically not able to eat lol (ironic)

... and?...
Were they Christmas lights? If not, skip 'em... There are MUCH better vices out there.

Finally Sleeved! I had my surgery on Decemeber 2nd at 9am. I have been a little sore the last couple of days but nothing major. I am so happy that I am on my way to a better/heatlier life.

Jenny I didn't say I wasn't! Just a simple question, as many of our pre-op diets vary. Some seem to be ok with a week and for others it's 3. To answer ur question as to why would u not, A: Because it's hard!

Just finished my pre op appt with Dr. Troy Houseworth. Consents signed, questions answered, bloodwork drawn.... This is real! Monday morning at 1030 I'll be on the sleeved side! Super nervous, but I know I'm in good hands. I worry about complications, but he says luckily I'm one of those people who are low risk for complications (barely met criteria). My parents and boyfriend will be joining me at the hospital. Thank god I'll need people to take my mind off things. Wow, can't believe I'm almost there!

And so u should be, go u x

"Lose interest in eating?" Wow, I can't wait until I can feel that way !
Thanks for keeping us posted!

Yes it's hard to believe that this day next week is D-Day, don't know how I feel

I'm doing ok. I'm at 786 calories for the day and it's 8:07pm here. I'm really wanting something bad, but pretty sure I will just have a sugarfree popsicle and go to bed.
It's really easy to try and talk myself into eating something bad. I know if I stay strong tonight tomorrow will be easier. We are getting close.

Of course u are, uve haven't even had fluids x x hang in there x

Glad you're doing better and that you spoke to your doctor. I imagine most doctors will work with you if you are struggling. It's getting close!!

I'm not too bad, but have got to be honest am still not a 100% on the diet, but not awful bold either, if I'm snacking it's either ham chicken or a boiled egg, so it's all Protein I spoke to my doctor today and she said that's fine as long as it's not McDonalds or sugar it's ok how u doing?? I'm getting excited now I think x

Well I think its because you can't drink anything, including Water for a whole day. So by the time do drink it may sting because its letting the moisture back in. I can feel the water move into my tummy and exit the tummy and that hursts some even with pain killers. The doc and nurses all say its normal and j will improve day by day. I think so pain is worth it.

I didn't stick to my pre-op diet 100%. I had to do two weeks all liquid and I would say about 5 of those days towards the end I did have about half a cup of shredded cheese or a piece of deli ham. I was craving so bad for something to chew. The closer it got to surgery though, I stuck to the all liquids, and everything went amazingly.

Two days on the preop liquid diet and I'm down 7lbs!! Wow! Speechless .....

How's day two going? Definitely feel more tired today and I have had a headache all afternoon. Guess it's true about day 2 & 3. Not fun! Sipping broth and lying down for now. I'm on call for work all night, hoping for some sleep. And off tomorrow, so more sleep then. And its crazy how much food advertisements influence what we eat. I see them everywhere now! argh! Hope you're surviving!