CathieT

I was sleeved on Monday Sept. 15 and came home yesterday Wednesday Sept 17.. I am doing really well and I'm walking to get rid of gas pains.. the gas pains are horrible and wake me up at night.. its like someone set a 50lb weight right in the middle of my breastbone.. I have not gotten all of my fluids in yet but my guess is that will come in time.. I only take pain med when I need them an am taking all of the required vitamins etc. I'm still a bit sore but it's nothing I can't handle. I know everyone's experiences are different.. and everyone's pain tolerance levels are different too.. just wondering about the gas pains.. how are you all handling them?

This thread is for people who have their surgeries scheduled for the month of September 2014. To discuss successes and failures, surgery issues etc. My date is Monday September 15th, I thought it would be a good idea to have this thread so we could all support each other over the next couple of months.. Cathie

I'm also scheduled for Monday September 15, 2014! .. like you, I am both excited and scared at the same time! I'm in the Rochester NY area.. I will be having my surgery at Highland Hospital by Dr. Lael Forbes. I have to still go for me pre-surgery screening.. (not sure what happens at that) .. but I call to make the appointment tomorrow! Good luck to you!

Everyone's journey is different.. My obesity related diseases include: diabetes. headaches, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, back pain, leg pain, nerve pain in hip, numbness in left thigh, etc etc.. My Journey to date.. as you can see.. I've been jumping through hoops! Start Date: April 14, 2014 April 14, 2014 - Dr. Johnson Seminar - Highland May 5, 2014 - Psyche Evaluation - Dr. Becky O'Neill May 8, 2014 - Nutrition Seminar Class - Piera (261 lbs) May 29, 2014 - Intake Medical with PA Julie Anne Leo June 5, 2014 - Cardio Intake Dr. Jason Pacos June 9, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella ( 240 lbs - 21 lb loss) June 10, 2014 - Gal Bladder Ultrasound June 12, 2014 Cardio Testing - Passed/Cleared June 18, 2014 - Sleep Study intake with Dr. Jacob Dominik June 25, 2014 - Yearly Mamogram - Elizabeth Wendy Breast Clinic June 30, 2014 - Dr. Lael Forbes Seminar July 7, 2014 - OBGYN - Dr. Joan Chism July 10, 2014 - Sleep Study - Overnight July 14, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella - One on One ( 243 - 3 lb gain) July 23, 2014 - Sleep Study Results - A-Pap prescribed - Hypopnea Diagnosis (shallow breathing) - do not have sleep apnea Aug. 5, 2014 - Respiratory Specialist - A-Pap pick up and instruction Aug 11, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella - Passed over for Surgery (241 - 2 lb loss - maintained what I lost so far) Aug 19, 2014 - Initial meeting with Surgeon, Dr. Lael Forbes - (will submit to insurance for approval & will be scheduled for surgery after this appointment)

I've been thinking a lot about my journey and my decision for this surgery, I know everyone's journey is different but we all have a few things in common.. we all want to change our lifesyles.. we all love and respect ourselves enough to do it.. here is my journey so far.. (dates, tests, and jumping through hoops) My Journey to date.. April 14, 2014 - Dr. Jonson Seminar - Highland Hospital - Rochester, NY May 5, 2014 - Psyche Evaluation May 8, 2014 - Nutrition Seminar Class May 29, 2014 - Intake Medical with PA Julie Anne Leo June 5, 2014 - Cardio Intake Dr. Jason Pacos June 9, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella June 10, 2014 - Gal Bladder Ultrasound June 12, 2014 Cardio Testing - Passed/Cleared June 18, 2014 - sleep Study intake with Dr. Jacob Dominik June 25, 2014 - Yearly Mamogram - Elizabeth Wendy Breast Clinic June 30, 2014 - Dr. Lael Forbes Seminar July 7, 2014 - OBGYN - Dr. Joan Chism July 10, 2014 - Sleep Study - Overnight July 14, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella - One on One July 23, 2014 - Sleep Study Results - A-Pap prescribed - Hypopnea Diagnosis (shallow breathing) - do not have sleep apnea Aug. 5, 2014 - Respiratory Specialist - A-Pap pick up and instruction Aug 11, 2014 - Nutrition with Kathleen Dibella - Passed over for Surgery - received a phone call this same day with appointment for the surgeon. Aug 19, 2014 - Initial meeting with Surgeon, Dr. Lael Forbes - (will submit to insurance for approval & will be scheduled for surgery after this appointment)