vane1383

best of luck!!

Thank you!! Those few words just dropped some weight of my shoulders! I am excited, I can't wait to see what the future holds

Thank you!! Those few words just dropped some weight of my shoulders! I am excited, I can't wait to see what the future holds

Thank you all! Just got home from the hospital and everything is going well so far! Can't wait to see progress!

Thank you all! Just got home from the hospital and everything is going well so far! Can't wait to see progress!

Thank you all! Just got home from the hospital and everything is going well so far! Can't wait to see progress!

Thank you all! Just got home from the hospital and everything is going well so far! Can't wait to see progress!

9 months post-op and not a single regret. I knew it wouldn't be pleasant the first couple of weeks, but all-in-all it wasn't horrible and the results are amazing!!!!!!

Vane1383,
Glad I could help. You have a great outlook and will do great.

I am also 5 weeks postop. My nerves kind of kicked in a lot the last day or two before surgery but I really had to trust in my months of research & prep work before that point and know that I was making the right decision. On surgery day, I really had to just sort of pretend it wasn't happening, just to calm my nerves! It is scary. But - the good news is it was no where near as difficult as I expected. Very little pain, mostly just mild discomfort. The nurses treated me wonderfully and that first 24-48 hours went by quickly. For the next couple of weeks after, there was some adjustments time getting used to what I could & couldn't tolerate well, but I fully expected that so it also went smoothly. The best part was waking up each morning and almost running to the scale to see how much more I had lost!!
So, for me, definitely no regrets! Though I am still really just getting started, I can already tell such a big difference in how I feel. Pain in my back, knees & feet is already gone. I sleep much better. I am off more than half of my meds already and I have HOPE for my future now!

One year post op. Honestly, I did have regrets for a month or two. I think because I'm an emotional person. But I would never look back now. Everything is so much better now. Off of three meds. Diabetes gone. Can move around without running out of breath. So, look forward to Friday. It's all easier after that. Even if you feel a little sad, remember how much your life will change for the better. Best of luck to you.

5 weeks post op...I was sooooo ready to do it....I have never had a moment of regret. Already off 3 of my former meds...My legs don't hurt when I climb steps and I seem to bounce through the day.

I'm at the hospital, sitting in this ugly gown! Its going good right now, they were ready for me as soon as I arrived! Wish me luck!

So today I finished everything I had to do and the last thing was payments and registered at the hospital. I'm 9 days away from the surgery and it's really starting to hit me. I guess I went with the emotions before and now it's sinking it. Im so nervous !! It's all good emotions and excitement!
Does anyone feel like this?
... 6 days till the liquid pre op diet!

Sending you prayers and positive energy your way. May you get through this soon!

So today I finished everything I had to do and the last thing was payments and registered at the hospital. I'm 9 days away from the surgery and it's really starting to hit me. I guess I went with the emotions before and now it's sinking it. Im so nervous !! It's all good emotions and excitement!
Does anyone feel like this?
... 6 days till the liquid pre op diet!

Oh good to hear! I was starting to wonder! I can't wait! Cheers to a new us!

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie as well. My surgery is scheduled for Dec 19. My doctors requires only a two day liquid diet pre-op. I'm excited and so nervous! I wish you all the best of luck!