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I was nervous as well. Glad I saw this post. I went to a clinic to see how to do it but still wasn't sure I could do it. I picked my shots up from the pharmacy last week and felt intimidated. We got this, those that have to do this . Good luck to everyone.

Yowzer, good luck. I also have surgery tomorrow at 10. Make sure you have your charger and maybe an extension cord just in case the plug is not close. Good luck, see you on the losers bench

Yowzer, good luck. I also have surgery tomorrow at 10. Make sure you have your charger and maybe an extension cord just in case the plug is not close. Good luck, see you on the losers bench

I had my sight on the sleeve, had done all the research and preparation for the sleeve but when I met with the surgeon he highly recommended the bypass because of my long history of acid reflux and my hiatus hernia. If the sleeve does not give you the results you want you can always have a revision, for me I only want to do this once so I am having the bypass next week with the repair of the hernia. Good luck, the decision is yours to make. Talk to the surgeon himself and see what he recommends.

Hey girl, we are in the same boat. My surgery date is Dec 12. We are almost the same age. I was planning on the gastric sleeve but because of complications from my acid reflux I am now having gastric bypass. Text me 570-262-2942. We can be surgery buddies CONGRATS to you and good luck.

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I was nervous as well. Glad I saw this post. I went to a clinic to see how to do it but still wasn't sure I could do it. I picked my shots up from the pharmacy last week and felt intimidated. We got this, those that have to do this . Good luck to everyone.

I'm so glad I saw a post about this!!!! I am so nervous about it lol!

I had my sight on the sleeve, had done all the research and preparation for the sleeve but when I met with the surgeon he highly recommended the bypass because of my long history of acid reflux and my hiatus hernia. If the sleeve does not give you the results you want you can always have a revision, for me I only want to do this once so I am having the bypass next week with the repair of the hernia. Good luck, the decision is yours to make. Talk to the surgeon himself and see what he recommends.

I had my sight on the sleeve, had done all the research and preparation for the sleeve but when I met with the surgeon he highly recommended the bypass because of my long history of acid reflux and my hiatus hernia. If the sleeve does not give you the results you want you can always have a revision, for me I only want to do this once so I am having the bypass next week with the repair of the hernia. Good luck, the decision is yours to make. Talk to the surgeon himself and see what he recommends.

Mine is 12/18 and I've taken off 12/17 to get a pedi, a massage, a long bubble bath, some light reading, drink TONS of Water (helps with recovery), prayer, meditation, etc. Total day of relaxation and celebration of my life to come!

Well good news is if you stick with the "diet" it should start to get easier! I know the pre-op sucks I was on all liquids for 14 days BUT the diet doesn't suck as much as prison food so try not to kill any co-workers or end up on "wives with knives" lol!! Hang in there!!!

Hey girl, hope everything went well today. You need to take care of your own needs. Hang in there, we start our liquid diets in less than a week, ACK!!! You go girl, you got this.

Well, I called the Dr. this morning. I have been thinking about it all night long! They said they think it is either a fat tumor, or scar's from phenomena or a collapsed lung.
I then said "well, I am glad to hear that! Is my surgery still set for Monday because if not I am having a huge sandwich! She and I laughed and she said NOPE you are having surgery Monday morning!
Thank you all for your support! I really love how everyone tries to help each other!

I wanted to just say a quick THANK YOU to all of people who have answered my questions and those of others.
I have posted a few questions here and most of them have been about my absolute fear of having this surgery. I am thankful to you that have posted encouraging words, it has helped. I am afraid but not as much! I have read your responses to other peoples questions and those have been very informative and helpful in what lays ahead!.
So here is a shout out to all of you that answer our posted questions! You have no idea how much your insight help.
Jacq
P.S. wish me luck on Monday.....Holy Sh$t!

So I'm scheduled for my gastric sleeve surgery on November 26 and I've had all my preop testing I'm on my liquid diet and I get a call from my surgeons office saying that I needed another EGD. They recommend me to this doctor by chance he has an opening just for a first-time an appointment the next day. I see him and he was telling me wow I don't think I can do anything for you so he calls and his secretary to see what he has for Monday and he luckily had one cancellation and fit me right in, thank goodness.I was almost discouraged but I kept pushing and praying and hoping and like my husband told me things that you want, really want do not come easy. So for all experiencing loopholes and disappointments remember what you want never comes easy so keep fighting keep pushingand keep your eyes on that prize... Good luck to all my fellow Sleever's preop and postop and here's to hoping all our goals come through.

Hey girl, we are in the same boat. My surgery date is Dec 12. We are almost the same age. I was planning on the gastric sleeve but because of complications from my acid reflux I am now having gastric bypass. Text me 570-262-2942. We can be surgery buddies CONGRATS to you and good luck.

@@MamaTo3inNH Willpower is a heck of a thing! Before my surgery I literally lived on coffee and maybe 16oz of Water for fluids...ridiculous! When I found out I couldn't have it anymore I just quit. No sense in chancing misery while trying to recover. On the plus side if you do get headaches now you can take medicine for it. I thought I would get headaches but I didn't. I don't even miss coffee anymore (unless I see a Starbucks then I kinda do but I just think of the SUGAR) So the choice is yours either way I wish you luck!

So stinkin exciting. Good luck, prayers or an easy , quick recovery. See you in the losers circle.

I like to pop in on this forum and get tips, advice, provide support where I can, but it DRIVES ME CRAZY to read multiple posts where I see the following:
How much can I LOOSE?
When will I LOOSE weight?
Will eating ____ make me stop LOOSING?
:angry: :angry: :angry:
People... the word is LOSE!! LOSE LOSE LOSE LOSE LOSE LOSE!!! ACCCCKKKKK!
Ahhhhh. I feel SO much better now. Thanks for letting me get that off of my chest.

THANK YOU , what an awesome list. I have read the tips before, but never wrote them down, thought I could rely on my memory. I see now that my memory would have failed me. My surgery is Dec 12, so this information certainly is helpful. THANK you again.

I am 10 days out. It took me eight months and many doctors appts. before I had the surgery, so I definitely didn't take it lightly. I can honestly say I felt the same way the first 4-5 days I was seriously regretted my decision. The first 2 days after the surgery were horrible. I think I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia or the meds. I've only been able to get alittle over 30 grams of Protein in so far. About 4 days ago, I was able to take all my Vitamins without feeling sick. I'm happy to tell you that I am feeling very lucky and grateful that I had the surgery. I know it will change my life for the better. I'm feeling better and stronger each day that goes by. Hang in there, try to keep yourself busy so the days will go faster.
My doctor prescribed me a nausea med which was very helpful:-)

Oh, happy happy dance, Dec 17, in Durham, NC ,every requirement done, BSBS of NC approved, cannot believe it's this close , Feels like I have been jumping through hoops forever, but started Journey in August, so happy to hear that I have Dec pals.
Good luck to everyone that is traveling this path. Did I say I'm happy?

Hey girl, we are in the same boat. My surgery date is Dec 12. We are almost the same age. I was planning on the gastric sleeve but because of complications from my acid reflux I am now having gastric bypass. Text me 570-262-2942. We can be surgery buddies CONGRATS to you and good luck.

Congratulations! I'm know you're excited about it. We have a Facebook group set up for December sleevers that is private and secret so no one knows its there or can see anything you post unless you're a part of the group.
If you'd like to join, PM me your email address and I'll send you an invitation. We currently have 18 December sleevers and 2 mentors in the group.
Hope you'll join us.
Michelle