LadyinBlue

Ok will do! I'm jennfoulks@aol.com

I'm in Chicago

Good luck everyone!!!!!

We should all keep in touch!!
Where is everybody located? I'm in Greensboro, NC

I do not know where all of you stand in the spiritual realm, but I wanted to share this as we look to tomorrow. This is from The Message
"Give your entire attention
to
what God is doing right now,
and
don't get worked up about
what may
or may not happen tomorrow.
God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up
when
the
time
comes." Matt. 6:34
Praying for you, friends.

Hi guys I'm also going in tomorrow!

Hi guys I'm also going in tomorrow!

Tomorrow is my surgery. I am nervous. Any advice?

I'm tomorrow too...

Me too!!! I'm believing it will be smooth

Me too, Debbie. I just want to get through this next part. It seems like the responses to surgery are all over the place. For some it is a breeze. For others it is more of a challenge. Hoping for the former rather than the later.

My surgery is also on Tuesday June 23rd so I know exactly how you feel! I am pretty nervous but excited all at the same time! However I have faith that for both of us that all will go well and we will be home recovering before you know it! Wishing you much success!

I'm June 23rd (Tuesday) my pre-op diet was not very restrictive just the day before liquids only. But I must admit I did have a few last minute food funerals so I decided to do two days of only liquids to make up for my mess up. Really looking forward to my surgery but my nerves are going crazy and I can't seem to stay off this site reading! Wishing eveyone a successful surgery day!

@ladyinblue: Nancy w: and Polar: congrats!!! The day is almost here!!!! I've been feeling a little nervous but more excited than anything else!!!! I've been reading everyone's post and it's been really helping me to understand what to expect before and after...so I feel I'm prepared...I started to pack a small bag... I have toiletries, toothbrush, gas x, my pillow, light loose sweatpants with matching jacket, loose t shirt, socks, undergarments, a book, slippers, small blanket for the ride home, and my ipad... Let me no if I'm forgetting anything!!! Let me know what u guys are packing!!! I'm super excited for us all!!!!

I'm June 23rd (Tuesday) my pre-op diet was not very restrictive just the day before liquids only. But I must admit I did have a few last minute food funerals so I decided to do two days of only liquids to make up for my mess up. Really looking forward to my surgery but my nerves are going crazy and I can't seem to stay off this site reading! Wishing eveyone a successful surgery day!

I'm June 23rd (Tuesday) my pre-op diet was not very restrictive just the day before liquids only. But I must admit I did have a few last minute food funerals so I decided to do two days of only liquids to make up for my mess up. Really looking forward to my surgery but my nerves are going crazy and I can't seem to stay off this site reading! Wishing eveyone a successful surgery day!

I'm June 23rd (Tuesday) my pre-op diet was not very restrictive just the day before liquids only. But I must admit I did have a few last minute food funerals so I decided to do two days of only liquids to make up for my mess up. Really looking forward to my surgery but my nerves are going crazy and I can't seem to stay off this site reading! Wishing eveyone a successful surgery day!

It's starting to really hit me...today I started my preop diet which means I am exactly 14 days away from surgery which is on June 23, 2015! I am excited but I also feel my nerves kicking in as well. My mind and emotions are all over the place!! I hope this will get better because this will be a long 14 days if I don't get a hold of mysel!! Does anyone else understand how I'm feeling? Is this normal? How did you deal with your emotions as your surgery date got closer?

It's starting to really hit me...today I started my preop diet which means I am exactly 14 days away from surgery which is on June 23, 2015! I am excited but I also feel my nerves kicking in as well. My mind and emotions are all over the place!! I hope this will get better because this will be a long 14 days if I don't get a hold of mysel!! Does anyone else understand how I'm feeling? Is this normal? How did you deal with your emotions as your surgery date got closer?

I'm on day 3 of 14 of the pre op diet . My surgery date is 6/22. I can honestly say I'm more excited than nervous. My diet isn't as strict as some others I've read ( I can have 2 meals under 350cal, 3 Protein Shakes, a cup of veggies, and 64oz of Fluid a day). However, I noticed today I'm a little agitated and felt like crying earlier. Im used to having Pepsi everyday so I know I'll have the headaches that's come from caffeine withdrawal soon. I try and remind myself why I'm doing this and tell myself it'll get better.

My surgery is June 24th too sleevefornellie. I'm excited and ready...

It's starting to really hit me...today I started my preop diet which means I am exactly 14 days away from surgery which is on June 23, 2015! I am excited but I also feel my nerves kicking in as well. My mind and emotions are all over the place!! I hope this will get better because this will be a long 14 days if I don't get a hold of mysel!! Does anyone else understand how I'm feeling? Is this normal? How did you deal with your emotions as your surgery date got closer?

Praying that all goes well today and that you will have a speedy pain-free recovery!

I'm on day 10 of my two-week pre-op diet, and it's been crazy. I've definitely cried a few times. On day 4, I had to lock myself in the bathroom at work to sob and hyperventilate, just overwhelmed by this huge life change. I've had a few thoughts of, "Oh my god... why are you doing this?! Can't you just control your eating like a normal person?!" But the answer is, no, I can't. I've been struggling with my weight and eating since I was about 8. Another round of Weight Watchers is just not going to do it. And I can't keep going like I have been the past few years, gaining weight and having health issues, because I'm only 34 and I can't do half the things that my 61-year-old mother can.
I definitely recommend avoiding the grocery store and gatherings with focus on food during the pre-op diet, especially if yours is liquids only. I made the mistake of stopping at the grocery store for a few things last night and almost lost it in the bakery section. I'm finding that I have to keep reminding myself that I will not be on a liquid diet forever! It also helps if you do not have to cook meals for others right now. It's just my husband and me, and thankfully he is very sensitive to my needs and is doing Herbalife shakes while I'm on liquids, eating his "real food" for lunch and having a shake with me at suppertime.

I am getting my sleeve on June 23rd too! I am definitely learning the difference between "head hungry" and "physical hunger". At work is the hardest for me, but my friends are really supportive. We'll keep in touch!