Sboulie

I brought so much to the hospital and it was a waste. If you're not walking around you'll be sleeping and resting. Chapstick and phone charger was the only thing I used. Everything else is available at the hospital. And comfy clothes to wear home. No bra or pants. I wore a long muumuu type dress.

Hi all. Thought I would start and specific date thread so we can keep tabs on each other. I'm going to RE-introduce myself by pasting a previous post. Hope we can all get to know each other and provide support!! My name is Sabrine and I am 36 yrs old. I am married for six years now. I've been having weight issues all of my life. Highest weight ever in high school was 374 pounds. Then I lost 200 pounds using ephedra. Once they yanked that off the shelves I slowly gained most of the weight back. Starting this journey December 30, 2013 my weight was 326 pounds. Began going to all of my doctors appointments and my preoperative tests. And I made my own personal lifestyle changes in preparation for the sleeve. Current weight is 279 pounds. My date is April 21, 2014. I have no home support for this whatsoever. My husband is against it as well as my sisters and my mother. I'm nervous scared and excited. I have two amazing kids Jackson is four and Olivia is 15 months. I'm having some serious second thoughts about this since I am losing weight and seeing results. I think I've bitched about it to anybody who will listen. Lol. Okay. Now it's somebody else's turn. What's your story???

Had my surgery on Wednesday and came home today. I gotta say that I feel worse than I expected. One incision is so tight it's dimpled! I don't know if that's normal. I'm walking and sipping but what about nutrition? It's been broth all day which has a total of 20 calories for 32 ozs. No protein at all which surprised me. I'm also taking pain meds but they are pills I gotta crush up and hide in a teaspoon of sf pudding. It's terrible! I guess tomorrow I start my medifast shakes so hopefully I'll be happier! Hope all you other July sleevers are doing better than me!

Best of luck tomorrow!!! I wish you both safe surgeries and speedy recoveries!!! I go in on Wednesday so I will definitely be thinking about you. When you can, check in so we know you are ok!!! So excited for you!

I flip flop every other minute! I don't know what to expect. And being hungry is making me more cranky. I am tired of being fat, I know that for sure. We just need to stick to the program and commit 100%. I am in this for my kids. Gaining the weight back is too dangerous and not an option. If you need a buddy in available!!! 2 more days. ????

I too am on July 9th. And have the same fear of this not working. I have failed at everything else!

Lol. I got the same thing for Dave Matthews band. Haha.

AGREED!! They are my favorite too. I hope I still like them after surgery!!!

Yay. I'm the 9th too!!! This site really is amazing. Can't wait till we are on the losing side!!!

My first week is between 1100-1300 calories. My last week is 900-1000 calories. Then day before surgery is clear liquids only.

I really enjoyed reading and learning about you! I'm on July 9th too. I started today on only liquids. Gotta make it through the weekend which is going to be hard. BBQs are my favorite! So we got a week to get through. Wish you the best of luck!! Let's keep in touch!

Hey there. I'm July 9th too. And freaking out too. So much that I canceled my first surgery April 21st 3 days before the surgery!! So I'm in the same boat as you but this time I refuse to give in. We can do this and be just as successful as others on this site!! Wish you the best of recoveries!!!

Yay. Good for you. Best of luck on Thursday!! So excited...check in and let us know how you're doing.

Good for you kaitlyn! I hope to be strong like you when my will is challenged!

Amen Tisa! Nail on the head! When I go to the gym and make the right choices I'm like a million bucks. When I'm sneaking into a Chinese joint, stuffing and eating so fast that I don't even remember chewing, I just want to get under the covers and die! Why do we do this to ourselves. I'm on day three of my pre op and I am struggling. Had a slice of pizza today. Wanted to throw up I was so pissed at myself.

So got my tattoo yesterday and started my 2 week preop today! I feel like my life is starting over. It's such a great feeling! The J and O are my children's initials. Wish me luck to feel this good tomorrow! Lol

Cheating like this is not only the reason you became obese to begin with, now cheating can be deadly!!! Why would you do this to yourself? The risks you are taking is z clear sign that mentally you were not ready for this commitment. I suggest talking to your psych about this. You need to get on track for the sake of your health. The next time you "tempt" your new tummy it could land you in the ER. Please do your liquids and talk to your dr.

Hey today is the big day!!!! Don't worry about anything! This is so exciting. Drains are no big deal. And you don't go home w the catheter. I can't wait to be at that stage of this journey. Please post pics when you're all healed and GORGEOUS! Prayers to you for a safe surgery and speedy recovery!

If you are on your preop it is totally normal. As big people we are at a constant swell with water due to our poor diets our entire lives. Now with the preop it is allowing our bodies to finally let it all go! It should balance out but the pre op is mostly liquid and you're drinking a lot of water. I was constantly going to the bathroom my first round of the preop. Don't worry about it. If it was a UTI it would be super dark and burn when you pee. If that's the case, go see your dr. Good luck!

Well, not to get too personal but I would love to see before and after pics. So happy that you're doing it! And what exactly are you having done. What is if called when you remove the skin on your inner thighs?

Me too itchman! Can wait!!!

Lol. Yes Jenn. Thanks do much!!

What's DS surgery?

Welcome Kentuckygirl! I'm July 9 th too. I think the reason we all got to this place is bc we didn't allow "me" time. I've neglected myself for 8 yrs and gained 150 pounds in the process! I am so excited for all of us and the journey we will be on together!!

Ashley didn't add me yet!!! How come?