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Hi Candidate and ladies Yes I have the jitters and a heck of a splitting headache for the past 3 days, with the neck pain to follow. I'd say I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I've even wondered if I'm doing the right thing! The amnestiologists told me I didn't look like I needed this and she shook her head saying they were getting smaller and smaller all the time. But I have lost 16 pounds and it feels good losing that. But there is always the but... If I don't get this done I will gain it back and more! So yes this is the best for me.

I report to the hospital 6:30 am, Monday, I'm feeling really nervous. Have had the same headache for 3 days now.

Welcome home, hope your recovery goes nice and smooth.

My pre op diet consist of 2 shakes and a protein and non starchy vegetable. It's worked for me, surgery is Monday.

Hi 50 ladies, I had my pre admission yesterday and it took 2 hours to complete. But well worth it because now I just hit the door and by pass the admissions desk! Lots of questions about meds your on, lucky I made a list of them and the strength and what time to take them. The rn was so happy I had that made her job and mine easier. Had a ekg and blood work done, and spoke to the anesthesiologist also. She will give me some lala meds before surgery to calm me down, said most who come in for surgery are nervous. I have 4 days left... Will be at hospital at 7:30 for a surgery time of 8:30! Wow it's beginning to be so real.

My 2 week diet consist of a protein and non starchy vegetables, and 2 shakes. I've lost weight on it.

Wow a UK fan and your having surgery same day as I am. Where is your surgery going to be? Mine is at the Flaget hospital in Bardstown. I am totally a UK fan also, men's basketball all the way!

How is your pain levels on this 3-4 days out from surgery? I know everyone is different with pain. I'm asking because I'm having mine done the 27th and on Halloween will have adults and 8 of my grandchildren over for trick or treating! My daughter is worried about it and getting me tired out. My neighborhood is the one they come too to trick or treat. One lives in country and other has houses to far also. We also feed them pizza before they go out. I love Halloween and don't want to cancel.

Hi Almostsleeved, sure you can join in. I'm a grandma with 9 grandchildren! And 2 adult children with their spouses. I have 2 male shizuhs and a male Yorkie also. I'm also getting married Jan 31 and hoping to lose some weight before I get my wedding clothing. I say clothing because I think I would like a bone color suit to wear. I'm too old for a wedding dress so a nice suit should be good for me. I also started this procedure in April and I thought the 6 months would go by so slow but it didn't and now here we are. Good luck to you

Hi Coby20, my surgery is also the 27th, my pre op is today at 1 . It's hard to believe I've been through 6 months now and it finally here. I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

I have gone to Texas Roadhouse for supper once, had a 6 ounce steak and broccoli. Still lost a pound the next day. I've got this week still on diet and I will stick to it like glue!

I am Bipolar and social anxiety, I am getting sleeved on the 27th Oct. I see a psychologist twice a month and psychiatrist every 3 months. They are both on board with this. I had to have a psych eval and a release for the surgery. But so many others having this wls done also get a psych discharge.

Holliwood1980, were all there at some point in time. I have this week left and the closer it gets the more nervous I get, but I'm still excited also. :-) Hang in there what your feeling is normal.

Best of luck fast tracker

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Hi jdpick, glad to see you found this forum. It's a very good place to ask questions and get back answers good or bad! My surgery is day before yours, good luck to you and I'll see you on the other side.

Hi Della street, nail polish...my surgeon said none even on toes! I love my nails done, so going to get a manicure and pedi before surgery with no polish

My surgeon recommends 2 Flinstone vitamins with iron a day. Since they are the chewable ones no problem going down.

So when you go into a restaurant and you don't order food... because your gonna share your significant others meal, do you get frown upon? My fiancé said I'd have to order also. We go out a lot since we're both retired so do I ask as the restaurant if we can share? I know probably a dumb question but it's been on my mind.

My family doctor wouldn't help me or give me a referral. Said its to much to go through for medicare you have to jump through hoops to get there. Funny medicare didn't require a referral, I went and saw the surgeon who recommended me for wls. I went through all the hoops and now I see my family dr on Tues, I will be telling him about my surgery on the 27th.

Where do you get Gravol? Never have heard of it

Ladies, their is a forum for the fifties group. It's New to the fifties group! It's a great place to visit and just talk away. Check it out you'll like it I'm sure. For now welcome new people

Hi ladies, Happy Birthday to Beachgal2935 I saw my surgeon yesterday and he is amazing! Answered all my questions can't remove all the air so I will have the pain (hope not) will have a drain. But they don't get you up until about 10 hours after surgery. I'm going to shoot for sooner get that gas outta me. I've officially lost 16 pounds which he said fantastic job. Just wish I could do this on my own but you know once your off 2 shakes a day and a 6oz piece of meat and veggies your gonna gain it back. My day is coming very soon I'm both excited and nervous Enjoy your day ladies, Linda

I am so sorry tandi04, I bet your miserable also. We'll hang in there maybe today will get better for you. Good wishes your way

Yeah my stay is 2 nights also...