Mybestlife

Headed back to work Monday - been off for two weeks. Kinda concerned as it's still a chore to shower. Will let you all know how it goes.

I am still having a difficult time getting my fluids and proteins in. My doctors keeps saying if I don't my fluids in he will have to admit me - I am trying - really.

Hey please send me an invite - theresebrumfield@gmail.com. SURGERY MONDAY!

Wow- this is something I will monitor when I am post op - that sounds like an added bonus.

Good for you - so happy to hear you are now a LOSER!

Let us know how you are! Hope this next time goes smooth sailing.

Struggling to buckle my seat belt! I have a sports car - looking forward to not struggling to fasten and unfasten belt. Also looking coward to not requesting the seat extension in planes.

Hey surgery scheduled 10/27. Had pre-op testing today. EKG, Upper GI images and blood work. So glad it's all done. Also pick up my phase 1 food and some vitamins. This is about to happen!

Oh my, I am always cold now - I will have to keepmy thermostat on 78!

Hi guys - My pre-Op testing is tomorrow - I will have blood work and upper GI xray. Praying it all goes well, my surgery is scheduled for October 27, 2014. I am just hoping nothing prevents it from happening and that all goes well. Ready to be POST-OP! Interesting questions/statements from family and friends -but I guess they are just concerned for me and haven't thought about this nearly as much as I have so their questions and statements come off flat and some just wrong. I'm good though - I'm in this or the long haul. My Mom is flying in to be with me.. I think my dad may come as well. So should be solid on a support system that first week. I will also meet with the nutritionist tomorrow as well. Because I'm diabetic - they want me to eat one meal and shakes/liquid the rest of the time. Can't believe its 2 weeks away. 10/13er's are probably coming out of surgery now - pray all went well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trying to get my lists made and get everything done. Did anyone use Emergency as a Vitamin? What about crushing current meds? What's the story there. I plan to call my pharmacist today to find out about that and will ask at pre-op tomorrow. Treating myself to a Vitamix - been wanting one forever but couldn't get my mind around paying $500 for a blender. Well, now that I will have to eat puree's and mushy's - I've found an excuse. Looking for that online today!!!! Its all about the upside here . Okay - I'm just droning on... have a great day all.

Certainly understand the fear - but I fear a life with the weight more than the surgery - you have been wanting this and now it's here - press your way! You've got this!

NSV?

I'm scheduled for 10/27! Counting down...... I'm really now wanting to have a lot of people around - my daughter will be with me the first day. Who are you having with you for surgery and post op recovery. Should I have my mom come in - I'm single.

Hi - I am brand new to the forum. Can appreciate every fear..my request was submitted early September... got approved Monday - met with Surgeon Wednesday and surgery planned for 10/27. It's my birthday gift to myself. I was so concerned my INS was going to make me do the whole 6 mos. supervised diet... and they didn't. And on top of that I just changed PCP's and my old PCP from 2006 to July of this year LOST MY MEDICAL RECORDS...(how does that happen). Was told I would have to get EOBs from my INS to PROVE I was her patient. UHGGGG - in spite of all that...I was approved. And I'm so glad.... I am nervous now that its hear about the changes...but I'm ready to DO THIS. Let's get it.