skennedy1012

Hi Catnapper, I to felt a little confused about this sight on when and when not to join in on postings and conversations. I find I jump in when I relate to something. Most of the time I am reading others posts for guidance. Even reading offers me the support and a connection to others going through this process. I feel less alone. I like you also have a non supportive husband. I can't talk to him about my fears or concerns, what stage of my diet, basically nothing. This site has helped me through the lack of family support and the ultimate conclusion I did this for myself. I have seen this same conclusions from others on this site. They did their surgery for themselves and when they need advice or somewhere to share their experiences or day to day moments this offers a great venue to do so. I hope you read and participate when you feel a connection to a posting. It has helped me a great deal even when I am just reading through the comments. Good luck on your journey. It's a wonderful and bumpy ride.

A little over a week left before I move to puréed diet for a couple weeks. Anyone have any recipes they are willing to share?

When speaking with my dr recommended I drink mire fluids including v8 juice for the potassium. Drinking more and walking more which is helping. Thanks for all the responses.

I am taking 3 weeks minimum. I do have a desk job but also have lupus and if my dr had his way I would be out for 5.

Is it normal to have large blood pieces come out of your nose and have cramps in your calves?

5am surgery for me. The nervousness is starting.

I heard the gas pains are the worst. Is anything working to relieve it?

I plan on it. Paying out of pocket for this. I am all in mentally and financially. Thanks for the prayers. Yours is just around the corner. The 3 weeks has flown by for me.

My tests were there as well. Everyone was super friendly and informative.

I am on day 20 of 3 week pre-op liquid. Last appoint was down 16.4 lbs. hope I hit 20 by surgery day. I am scheduled for 5am Monday!

Dr Kim is my surgeon. Surgery at Texas General in grand praire. Anyone else in the area. Need a support buddy. Someone to share progress with and things that are not working and that work.

Getting sleeved February 10! Need some February sleeve support.

Anyone else getting sleeved on this date? Hoping to have support through this journey. Nervous and excited at the same time. Pre -liquid/sleeve 325 As of today 309 Goal 125 Height 5.3"

Scheduled for February 10, 2014. Already started liquid diet. So excited for this!

Thanks for the info. I am very excited for this and mentally preparing my self as well as my family for the ups and downs. Hopeful for more ups than downs!

I am three weeks from surgery and start my liquids tomorrow. Any suggestions or tricks to keep me on the wagon during this journey. I am both excited and nervous about making it through these next few weeks.

Night before 3 weeks of liquid! Sleeve surgery date set for Feb 10, 2014. I am feeling positive and nervous at the same time. Any good suggestions on how not to stray on the liquid diet?