waitingtoexhale

So I woke up this morning with a runny nose and sore throat! I may have to get antibiotics because orange juice, Soup and DayQuil is not working AND it's 10 days BEFORE my scheduled surgery what should I do? Has anyone gotten a cold before surgery? What's going to happen?

@@Luana526 yes I am very nervous about the lifestyle change! All I do is think about what it would be like exactly for me personally. I'm afraid of failing or becoming depressed because I won't be able to eat a lot like I'm use to doing..... I know it's for the best for my health and well being and a plus for my sexiness

@@Luana526

We have the same surgery date! My pre-op starts today and it's not totally liquids. I can have a "smart" (smart ones, lean cuisine, ect..) meal for lunch and dinner Protein Drink for Breakfast and snack unlimited Clear Liquids like broth, cranberry juice of course Water, low fat dairy products sugar free Jello coffee, tea, fresh, canned or frozen fruits and vegetables in water. Congratulations and good luck with your lifestyle change

I'm also interested in what I've heard, was an excellent read however, I have an iPad. Do you have an iPad version as well?

@alexbrecher

@@waitingtoexhale I just started a forum in the post-op section called

SEPTEMBER 2014 POST-OP SLEEVERS CHECKING IN!

Thanks @@Rovobay I'm going to subscribe and I'll officially post to your new forum when I'm "post-op" in 15 days I'm glad you're doing well too and of course I wish you much success as well with your journey

You're so welcome @@FabNewMe we all need this kind of support I'm not on "the other side" with you all as of yet. I start my pre-op on the 15th my surgery is scheduled for September 26. I'm glad you're doing well and I wish you much success on your new journey!

Wow! Thanks for sharing @@AutumnPunkin you have done a wonderful job!

@@FabNewMe

I was sleeved on 9/6/14 just need little support with others possibly in same place in the process as me! :-) here is to a new life, new health, new body!

There's a September sleevers for 2014 forum already up and running here you may want to chime in there where we're at to get the encouragement and support that many have to offer

The forums are..... "September Sleevers" and "Wanted: September Sleevers"

So anybody else had problems with approval first go around? Cigna wanted more notes from NUT and I had to ask my PCP to write a more specific medical necessity letter. I am 5'6" and 248lb, BMI is 40.06. What do you guys think ?

If you have other doctors such as therapist for knees, back, ect. They can write a medical necessity letter.

I've posted here earlier in the segment however, I had a mishap at work!! Ugh! As I was getting in my work vehicle, my uniform pants split at the seam! I didn't have a extra pair in my locker so I had to run home and change:( all of my uniform pants are too tight now but I refuse to order anymore in the size that I am! I can't wait until September 26, 2014 12:55pm!!!

@@InspirationMySon I pray that everything went well and as quick as possible with your surgery.

Good luck... It went by so quickly for me and I don't remember a thing.

Congratulations!

@ have you applied for FMLA? Your employer CAN NOT deny FMLA. NO employer can. I pray things begin to look up for you. Be encouraged....

@@FluffyChiq

hhmmmmm you think so??

you can't spell "psychiatrist"

you let your son push a dangerous redial button!!!!

you were holding your son who was clad only in his pj's

you were wearing a diaper!!!

and in your own words, you confess to being a dork

you also say you are 100% ready to be committed!!!

wow - you will fit right in with this group!!

ROFLMAO

WELCOME WELCOME and WELCOME :)

kathy

lol! lol! lol!

To those of you that are having your life changing event today September 8th, congratulations on your new journey and may you have a speedy recovery:)

19 days at 12:55pm!

Hey September sleevers!! I'm not schedule until the 26th however, this Sunday I'm cleaning out my closet right now separating all the clothes that I NEVER want to wear again 16-20 and the ones that I haven't worn in years 8-12! Also I purchased a pair of size 6 jeans (my personal goal for my 4"11 small frame) from a store that's going out of business clearance rack $10.00.... I really want to part with shoes too but um.... I'll wait I have shoe sizes ranging from 6-8!!! And that's including half sizes!! I'm excited for EVERY newbie here on these forums!

Hey September sleevers!! I'm not schedule until the 26th however, this Sunday I'm cleaning out my closet right now separating all the clothes that I NEVER want to wear again 16-20 and the ones that I haven't worn in years 8-12! Also I purchased a pair of size 6 jeans (my personal goal for my 4"11 small frame) from a store that's going out of business clearance rack $10.00.... I really want to part with shoes too but um.... I'll wait I have shoe sizes ranging from 6-8!!! And that's including half sizes!! I'm excited for EVERY newbie here on these forums!

Truthfully, 8 weeks out and I am still wondering if it is going to get better. I never dreamed that I would feel this crappy (nauseated, difficult to drink even Water, love/hate food & so far special occasions have not been that special) I have heard it will get easier but still waiting. Maybe I am just impatient, but barely getting down 3-4 bites of food and then the nausea starts. Eating at restaurants is not the same and not as enjoyable or satisfying. Sorry to be so negative, just my experience so far.

@@Krispiekreme I feel so bad that you're going through this and the fear is real! It is my hope that better days are ahead for you, sooner than later. I'm schedule for September 26, 2014 and I really appreciate your honesty about your journey so far. @@keepingmysecrets here's one, not so good experience so far that some of us undoubtfully will go through

The throat punching ladies! Rotf:)

"Big boodie Judy" by my cousins and my name isn't even Judy! ..... I still don't understand how people embrace theirs I can't wait for "it" to be gone

"I'm coming out" by Diana Ross

AND "Brick House" by the Commodores when I reach goal!

@@asolma

I'm 3 months out. My sleeve surgery was a life saver for me. I was to a point I had given up on myself. Now I look forward to so many things. My self confidence is back. My attitude is positive. The weight loss is a perk (ok its also fantastic too). I just can't believe how good I feel.

Enjoy researching weight loss surgery. So much information out there.

Here is one of my favorite motivating videos. This woman is 18 months out. She has a video blog of her journey. Let me know what you think.

I love Fabiola's story!

@@keepingmysecrets

I never suggested or implied that the information regarding both sides could not be found elsewhere. I am personally familiar with all those sites you quote. They are irrelevant to my post since they have nothing to do with what I was responding to.

I was responding to a post who suggested that anyone about to have this surgery NOT read the complications thread. And I still say, WHY SHOULDN'T they? That is indicative of exactly the type or reasoning that promotes this surgery (by some, not all) as indicative of the way it is going to work for everyone based on their own personal experience.

BP is a great source of information and community. But there are two sides to everything, and no one should be recommending that anyone else go into surgery based solely on the good experiences of themselves.

Good luck to you as well.

Smh:(