BloomingLotus

I just got done watching the biggest loser finale and I gotta say it feels pretty good to know I beat the at home prize winner. Jordan lost 44.??% , I lost 45.87% since starting this journey.
It sure isn't easy but its worth it. When I first started out I could barely walk for 10 minutes before being out of breath and needing to rest. Now I walk anywhere from 12 to 15 miles a week on my treadmill, plus an additional 2.5 to 3 hours of stretching exercises each week. It's much more difficult to lose the weight now but as long as I can see some improvement it keeps me going and motivated. I know stalls will happen, I just have to keep pushing forward because I never want to be so unhealthy ever again.

I'm done! Resting now. I was the first of many for the day so I haven't spoken to my surgeon yet, but Ite did learn something new: apparently my body doesn't react to dilaudid (sp?) at ALL. I was in excruciating pain in recovery for what felt like hours. Turns out, morphine, a less strong drug, worked waaaay better for me. Bizarre. Nap time. I'll catch up soon.

One major bummer about staying another day - I'm more out of my mind! I don't have anyone with me and I'm sharing a room with an elderly woman who doesn't have control over her loose bowels ????
I'm starting to walk now but I can still barely get in any Water. There's no way they'll let me leave drinking this little so I need to get my butt in gear. Easier said than done.

I'm done! Resting now. I was the first of many for the day so I haven't spoken to my surgeon yet, but Ite did learn something new: apparently my body doesn't react to dilaudid (sp?) at ALL. I was in excruciating pain in recovery for what felt like hours. Turns out, morphine, a less strong drug, worked waaaay better for me. Bizarre. Nap time. I'll catch up soon.

I'm done! Resting now. I was the first of many for the day so I haven't spoken to my surgeon yet, but Ite did learn something new: apparently my body doesn't react to dilaudid (sp?) at ALL. I was in excruciating pain in recovery for what felt like hours. Turns out, morphine, a less strong drug, worked waaaay better for me. Bizarre. Nap time. I'll catch up soon.

Got the call! I show up at 6am for an 8am procedure. This doesn't even feel real!

Success! Everything got in on time, and I am scheduled for 8am tomorrow! I'm so excited it doesn't even feel real!

I'm done! Resting now. I was the first of many for the day so I haven't spoken to my surgeon yet, but Ite did learn something new: apparently my body doesn't react to dilaudid (sp?) at ALL. I was in excruciating pain in recovery for what felt like hours. Turns out, morphine, a less strong drug, worked waaaay better for me. Bizarre. Nap time. I'll catch up soon.

I'm done! Resting now. I was the first of many for the day so I haven't spoken to my surgeon yet, but I did learn something new: apparently my body doesn't react to dilaudid (sp?) at ALL. I was in excruciating pain in recovery for what felt like hours. Turns out, morphine, a less strong drug, worked waaaay better for me. Bizarre. Nap time. I'll catch up soon.

At this point I have mentally prepared myself for a delayed surgery, but I am still hoping for the best.
I should be able to get my testing in before the storm really hits - but as far as the doctor clearing me before Thursday, I don't have much control over whether she will go into the office during the storm to get my results. The storm should be cleared by Wednesday afternoon, so if all the paperwork can get in, I should be fine for Thur.
If it has to be switched, it has to be. One day or one week won't kill me, considering I've been waiting for months!

Ok, making progress. I called the pre-op testing center and they said no way, we are booked. About 5 minutes later she called me with a cancelation spot. So I now have my PCP at 3 and then have to haul my hiney to the hospital for testing at 5.
This gives me slightly more leeway for my doc to get the clearance in. I'm slowly starting to breathe again.
They are predicting snow for NYC Monday too, so idc if I have to take a dogsled to get this nonsense done!
You're right @dellastreet there is NO reason why this should have happened. Amazing how forgetting to hand me 2 packets of information (and ignoring my emails) could lead to such stress!

Thanks so much for your support everyone, I feel like I'm losing my mind!
I just started crying hysterically at work - thank god I can shut my office door and hide.
I got a call from my PCP, who won't clear me until she has the results of my pre-op testing, which I can't get done until the 27th, with results on the 28th and surgery set for the 29th.
I begged and pleaded and she will see me on Monday, but now I have to take half a day off from work, when I really can't afford to do, but I will. She will do the physical Monday, and once she has the results, clear me on Wednesday, if all is well.
Apparently she writes up a report.
I'm not sure how all of this will come together on time. I have to hold out hope.
Maybe I'll call the pre-op place and see if they can see me later on Monday if I'm already off work.

Success! Everything got in on time, and I am scheduled for 8am tomorrow! I'm so excited it doesn't even feel real!

Got the call! I show up at 6am for an 8am procedure. This doesn't even feel real!

I'm so nervous and excited about this journey tomorrow morning:)
Haven't been on forum long but looking to gain support network:)
Wish me luck!

Success! Everything got in on time, and I am scheduled for 8am tomorrow! I'm so excited it doesn't even feel real!

I am leaving for the hospital in less that two hours! I need to arrive at 7:15 and VSG is scheduled for 9:45. The butterflies in my stomach have arrived... But I am SOOO excited!

Mine was easy. IV with what the anesthesiologist explained as deep sedation. I was 100% out, but for a grand total of 6 minutes (I asked out of curiosity).
I didn't feel a thing and had no soreness after the fact. The biggest issue was finding the vein for the IV! Good luck.

Mine was easy. IV with what the anesthesiologist explained as deep sedation. I was 100% out, but for a grand total of 6 minutes (I asked out of curiosity).
I didn't feel a thing and had no soreness after the fact. The biggest issue was finding the vein for the IV! Good luck.

Hi everyone--
This is my first post, but I've been following everyone's stories on this site for the past year. I've gotten lots of great info and motivation from eveyone's topics, questions and answers.
My surgery was on Jan 20th. I can't believe one week has already gone by. So far, so good! Per my surgeon, I've started adding pureed foods today.
Been taking short walks outside for the past several days, and today walked around the block, which is about half a mile. Hopefully that's a good sign that healing is going well.
I'm so thankful I've made this decision, and that I have the first week behind me.
Just wanted to say hello to all of you!

Hi everyone, I'm so excited to be getting sleeved tmrw morning. I know that everything will be fine and I'm looking forward to my new life. This whole process went really fast... My 1st appt/seminar was in November so I'm very pleased that it wasn't a lengthy process for me. I'll be praying for anyone else being sleeved this week as well.

I managed to get my PCP and pre-op testing in! Heading home to hunker down now. In what will likely be the most expensive cab ever. Such is life.

In NYC too. Mr. Mayor has said to expect 2-3 FEET (ugh) and that it could possibly be the worst storm the city of New York has seen in its recorded history.
At least I'm on a liquid diet and didn't have to go to the grocery store ???? trying to see the positive here!

Looks like we are all in this together! Here's hoping for a fast moving storm, with less snow than predicted!
**raises Protein shake**
Cheers!

In NYC too. Mr. Mayor has said to expect 2-3 FEET (ugh) and that it could possibly be the worst storm the city of New York has seen in its recorded history.
At least I'm on a liquid diet and didn't have to go to the grocery store ???? trying to see the positive here!