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The pre op diet is very hard. I had to do two weeks of liquids only so I know what you are going through.
I tried to stay really busy during my two weeks. I focused on getting my house in order, stocking my pantry with stuff post op, started walking when I wanted to eat, packing my hospital bag,etc.
As hard as it is, just try to stay focused on the end result which will be having your surgery and starting a new life.
I was also scared to cheat on my pre op diet because I would have felt so bad if something had went wrong that I could have prevented by being compliant.
The headaches will get better as the days pass. Usually by day four they will ease up.
Hang in there you can do it!!

Had my preop physical and appointment with the surgeon and NUT. All is well. Just have to stay on my liver reduction diet and show up on surgery day! NUT asked me to lose 12# preop and I have lost 14.3# so I'm feeling pretty good about that. Hope it's a sign of what's to come. 11 more days to go!

Thanks everyone .. I talked to doctor he said he meant men's organs larger and makes surgery little more difficult .
He is doing well waiting on a room.
Praise to God I've had 0 nausea. Having trouble getting all Water & Protein in. But doing great for 10 days out

Everyone is the same in that we are all different. Maybe he was telling you that as sort of a joke, men are well known for being medical wimps

Most of us had a 3-6 month wait for surgery. Some even longer (they wait years in Canada)! Take the time to learn about WLS, nutrition, develop new eating habits, start an exercise regimen, etc...knowledge is power! I've found that the people who really did their homework and learned as much as they could ahead of time seem to be the most successful post op. Keep reading the forums, pick up some books on the subject, watch YouTube videos. It will make the time go by faster, too!

Best wishes to all Sept. sleevers, I to am set for Sept. the 14th. Excited and nervous!

If it's not a bariatric surgery site, there's going to be incredible bias and vitriol spewed against weight loss surgery. The general public is very uneducated and uniformed about the subject, and rely on second hand information and old wives tales to form their own opinions on the subject. If you aren't in the mood to deal with the ignorance, or help educate people on the subject of WLS, then it's best to just stay away form those sites.

Best wishes to all Sept. sleevers, I to am set for Sept. the 14th. Excited and nervous!

Sept. 14th! Yay, excited and nervous! Good luck all Septembers!

Well, I've survived a year, lol. What an amazing journey it's been. I've learned so much.
The support on the board is great. I'm on here every day reading what going on. Chiming in if I can. Thank you to all of the vets. You rock.
To summarize my highest weight I ever saw (around 2004) was 265. I was 224 when I started my WL program and just under 200 the day of surgery. (In the attached photo I think I was around 225).
I reached my goal weight of 138 three weeks ago. I am now 135. I imagine I'll stop losing soon.
I get 80-100 grams of Protein a day. I exercise 4-5 days a week. (Walking, biking, resistance). I also golf, and swim, amongst other things. I enjoy running, but my knees don't. So I'm working on it.
I'm 52 and feel like I'm 20. This is the best thing I've done besides marry my husband of 30 years and have our amazing son. ???? They've been my biggest supporters.
My major health issues have resolved. No more metformin. Normal A1C.
Down side is loose skin (yes, I am pursuing plastic surgery). Also developed acid reflux. That's a trade I can handle. I wonder if I had it all along. My butt and boobs are gone...MIA. One will get fixed...you can guess, lol.
My words to live by...life is short, so get your butt out there and LIVE it. Really SHOW those that you love that you love them. That includes yourself.

Best wishes to all Sept. sleevers, I to am set for Sept. the 14th. Excited and nervous!

Best of luck and keep us posted! I am on the 14th, understand the nervousness!

Sept. 14th! Yay, excited and nervous! Good luck all Septembers!

The worst part of the sleep study I thought was trying to get all the goop out of my hair. It took about 5 good hair washings to get it to come out.

I was really excited rather than scared and my only real fear was getting the cannula in without me passing out. I was concerned about drinking Water afterwards as I usually drink so much but apart from the first few days I have been able to drink lots (today I have had 72 oz and its only 7pm). I am nearly 6 weeks out.
One thing I did which I found really helpful was to wear things which weren't fitted over my tummy, so nice nightdresses, summer beach dresses etc etc. It was week 3 before I really got dressed ! Make sure you walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip and rest in between. That will take most of your day up
Jennifer, nerves are normal but you will do great. Wednesday will be the first day of the rest of your 'new' life. Please make sure you come back and let us know how you get on.
Speedy recovery!

Best wishes to all Sept. sleevers, I to am set for Sept. the 14th. Excited and nervous!

Best wishes to all Sept. sleevers, I to am set for Sept. the 14th. Excited and nervous!