Pelicanlady

Thank you everyone for your support and kind words. I know he loves me and will be there for me. I am happy that I have all the support from this forum. Goddardgo - I am in Green Valley, about 30 minutes south of Tucson. I think that puts you at least 3 hours north of us. Little far to travel, but can support each other via computer. Ohh, you are getting close, 3 weeks from tomorrow. Good luck and keep me posted. Lisa

Just found out that even though my husband supports me getting my sleeve he doesn't agree with it. Makes me wonder if he really will support me. Argh! Good thing I have friends and my step-daughters full support.

Hi Goddardgo, I'm am in Green Valley, AZ and my surgery date is July 8th. You will be amazed how fast the next few weeks will go. I'm an old lady of 58 and would be happy to be your sleeve buddy. We are in the process of moving. We just sold our house and will be living in a rental house while they build our new house until this fall. Then we are moving to Las Vegas.

Mistbizkit - My surgeon has the same requirement, no pre-op diet. He just wants me to eat light the night before. My surgery is July 8 and I plan on eating very light for the week before. Great tip someone had about asking the surgeon to get as much C02 out before closing. I am all for a little pain from gas as possible. Good luck everyone. female-58

Don't worry about Monday, you'll do fine. Just answer the questions truthfully. My psych was great. She asked about my diet history, reasons why I think this will work, family history, and support system. She wanted to make sure that I knew just what I was getting into. I told her about all the research I had done and that I was on a bariatric support forum. I talked to her for about 45 mins and that was it. I didn't have to take any test, like some people on here have mentioned. Congrats on quitting smoking. That is something that is very hard, but shows you are wanting to change your health. Good luck.

Just had mine this morning. I also had a colonoscopy done at the same time. I was having having anemia problems and my gastro doctor ordered both. My surgeon requires the EGD so instead of having it done twice in less than 2 weeks, he will accept my gastro's report. The EGD is nothing to worry about. You don't feel anything while they are doing it. When I woke up I had a little cough that was gone in less than an hour. They asked my tons of questions about my past medical history before hand. It only took about 45 mins for both tests.

I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy this Friday to see why I am anemic. My gastro guy is thinking it might be celiac disease. Since I am having the endoscopy already, my surgeon said I don't need to do another. I just have to have my gastro doctor fax results to him. Since I have to have Clear liquids for the colonoscopy I figure I might as well stay on liquids until my surgery date of July 8. I stocked up on Protein shakes and and plain greek yogurt to cover my 2 weeks. Yikes! I just realized my new healthy life will start in just 2 short weeks.

Hi Weezy59 I understand, I'm nervous also. I have so many emotions running through my head. Some days I am so excited, other days I am scared. This is something I have wanted to over 15 years, but kept telling myself I could do it on my own. I am so ready for this. I am closing in on 60, and I want to be at a healthy weight and stay there. Keep thinking of the good that will come out of this surgery.

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Hi I'm Lisa and I'm getting sleeved on July 8th. I'm going through all sorts of emotions. I'm excited, scared, and nervous. I am trying to keep it together because we just sold our house and will be moving August 4th.

My doctor just wants me to eat a light supper the night before. I think I want to jump start my weight loss and do liquids for the week before surgery. My surgery is July 8th so 4th of July will be some yummy chocolate shakes. I love Atkins shakes, so that makes it easier for me. Good luck everyone.

Mine was very easy. She asked me questions about if I eat when I'm stressed, bored, angry, tired, or any other reasons besides hunger. She wanted to know about what kind of support I have. She wanted to make sure that I knew just what I am getting myself into and that I didn't think that this was going to be an easy way out, but that I had to do a lot of work. Some people have had to do a written test, but not me. We talked for about 30-45 mins and that was it. Just answer honestly and you should do fine.

I'm going to have my step-daughter take full pictures of me next week. She had VSG Juan 2013 and know just what I will be going through. She is going to be such a big help. I carry my weight all over, which makes it hard to find pants that fit my legs. If I get a big enough size for my legs, they are huge on my belly. I have a picture of my husband and I back in 1998 when I was at my highest weight. We posed with Minnie and Mickey. We are going to Disney World again this year and I plan on getting a new picture with Minnie and Mickey.

I went to OA for just about 3 years and it really helped me work on my issues. I left because of the way the meetings were being run. People would make comments while people were talking and issues I had with a few of the ladies. The program is wonderful and I highly recommend it to anyone that needs to work on food issues. Once I have my surgery I plan on re-reading all of my OA literature again to re-enforce what I learned.

Kamp86, we have the same surgery date. Good luck.

JackieN78, yes I did. My surgery is July 8th and I can't wait. I have a busy month ahead of me getting all my pre-op stuff done, along with taking a vacation. I can imagine you have been busy getting everything ready.

Hang in there. Sometimes I wonder if they are testing us to see how much we can take. I think that they want to make sure we are mentally strong enough to handle life after the sleeve. Keep thinking postive.

Congrats. All the little victories add up.

Good to know.

Thanks everyone. Congrats JackieN78 and good luck on your surgery. I'll be right behind you.

Woo-hoo, congratulations.

Clothes, clothes, clothes. I don't wear jewelry or makeup.

Congrats on your approval. I agree with you, that once you get the approval it feels like a weight is lifted off of your shoulders. Go and enjoy Italy. I wish I could help you with your question, but I haven't had my surgery yet. I was approved just yesterday and have a date of July 8th. My husband will be home with me the day I get home from the hospital and then he will go to work the next 2 days. He only works 4 miles from our house, so if I need him he is close by.

Congrats on returning to onederland. I am so looking forward to that. As someone else said, it is having your weight start with a 1 that makes you feel so good.