Debiksmit

Hi everyone, I was sleeved on the 22nd and just now feel up to getting on computer. I am so TIRED.... I don't have much pain, but I bled through the surgical glue on my incisions and made a huge mess of my bed. Other than that, I am doing ok. I walk every hour or so and I have been 'eating' almost normally. Not much room, but I have been getting the fluids in. My pain is managable for the most part - now waiting to see some some results from this procedure. Everyone who is not sleeved yet - it's not that bad, just do what the doc says - WALK! Bet of luck for those not sleeved yet. Debi

Ok, so today is the big day, surgery with Dr. Brebbia this morning at 1130! Scared, nervous, and excited - wish me luck! On a side note - nervous because I have had terrible post nasal drip from the pollen and I have started coughing. But I am worried they'll turn me away. I did call them to check and I don't have a fever, but still worried.

I'm in southern AA County and I work near DC. Surgery is Friday. Would still like a buddy. Let me know.

I went to the grocery store today to shop for my post-op diet. OMG!! All I could think of when I was in the store and looking at things was "well I will never get to eat that again..." "I wish I had eaten that before getting on the pre-op diet..." "how will I live without eating those again?" What an ordeal! Has anyone else experienced this? It made me want to cancel my surgery! Help - comments appreciated.

Thanks for the reply! I'm glad to hear you did so well. I'll let you know how things go. Deb

I just got my call from the hospital, to get prepped for surgery next Fri (5/22). Yesterday was pre-op check with doc and labs. It's really real! I got my surgery time (1130am), so at least I don't have to be at the hospital at the crack of dawn (I'm over an hour away). Liquid diet is going ok so far (day 7). I've lost a couple of pounds. One thing I'm worried about is how soon I have to exercise. I need to get some weight off first so I can walk without pain. My mom is taking me and I am going home with her since I live alone. Is there anyone in Maryland getting sleeved? Wish me luck - I'm getting a bit nervous!

Hi, I'm starting liquid diet Monday! Surgery date is May 22. Excited, but so nervous!

I got my surgery date - 5/22. I start my liquid diet Monday.... deb

Hi, I just finished my last class yesterday and I am hoping for a May date. Now I'm getting nervous but I'm excited too. I would love to have some support and buddies to share the journey.

Hi, I'm going to have surgery in May or June and I am looking for a buddy. I'm 5'2" and my high weight that made me decide to have the sleeve was 325lbs with a BMI of 58. I'm down to 312lbs and just finished my classes, so I'm waiting for approval and a surgery date. If you would like to buddy up, let me know!

Brand new here. In preop stage with surgery for May/June. Definitely looking for buddies!! Debi

Hi, I am 49 female with about same to lose. Will be having surgery May/June. I'd love to buddy with you. This is all new to me. Good luck to you!

Great! Would you like to be a buddy? I would like that in addition to finding a mentor. Debi