Half of Bri

As soon as you can, after you arrive at hospital, ask if you can have a shot to calm you down. I mean a relaxant, not liquor Hahahaha. You will be fine!!

Mine is tomorrow also.. ..see you on the Losers bench

I'll hold a good thought for you. I'm sure you'll do fine. Anytime I have a medical procedure I try to remember that it feels like a monumentally huge deal to me, but for the nurses, anesthesiologists, and surgeons - this is what they do every day. This is what they know BEST and they'll take good care of you. I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

I'm 12/2 as well, moved up from 1/21. Not gonna lie, I'm kinda freaking out right now - it's less than 3 wks away and I just found out two days ago! I thought I had all this time to mentally prepare, and now it's right in front of me and I feel panicky and haven't slept since I found out. Trying to take deep breaths and just pray that the day comes and goes without a hitch.

Hi - sorry you feel unprepared. I can help you - I checked back to my food journals. At three weeks post surgery I was onto soft foods at this point. Amount - I was eating about 1/4 cup of food or 2 oz if I was weighing out my food. This was usually 3/4 of a scrambled egg, 2 oz of tuna (or 1 1/2 oz tuna and 1/2 oz of avocado) or 1/4 of Soup (but I only ate the contents - not the broth). Drank broth first then eat the food part later (after waiting about 15 minutes). If I was eating yogurt, I could never finish the cup container. I would usually do 1/3 - 1/2 at a time of yogurt.
When I was eating right after surgery - you want to make sure you eat or drink - NEVER At the same time. Does not feel right.
this is also when you need to learn what "full" feels like. .

I'm pre-op, and got packets upon packets of information about what to expect, do, and eat each week and then monthly through month three. Do you have any paperwork you can refer to? If not, I'd try calling either your nutritionist or your doctors office for some clarification.

Hi. I know exactly how you feel. I had my surgery on May 2015 and it was my first experience in a hospital. I didn't sleep at all. I'm thankful my DR gave me a cd to listen called preparing for surgery and it just lets you relax and think positive. I'm thankful I had no issues during or after surgery. I'm very thankful for my experience. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask. I attached a recent pic to show my results.
SW 320. CW 200

OMG!!!! This is the exact same for me! I can't stop cleaning and preparing for the surgery. I tell my hubby the same thing! I'm terrified!

Day of surgery 11/11/15
2nd pick, Thanksgiving day

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?"
But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!

Sounds like you're heading in the right direction! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Good luck to you as well! You will be on your way before you know it. I think coming home to clean, organized house will be the best support! Love it

Thank you ladies for letting me know I'm not the only one whose thoughts are running rampant. I have been so excited about getting this surgery the closer to my date the more scared and nervous I become. I try to think positive but it's hard.

Me too my nerves are getting me. Class I went today really helped. Surgery is Dec 1st

I'm feeling ok. A bit tired but I had a lot of nausea/vomitting post op. I feel like I'm doing ok. 5 days post op and I got 44oz of Fluid in and 1 Protein Shake. For a total of 36g. Protein. I'm having a hard time getting in 3 shakes , it makes me nauseated and then I don't want to drink for a couple hours

I posted a thread awhile back about what to pack for the hospital, and someone mentioned bringing pads since sometimes all of the drastic change can cause your period to start. I'm guessing it's not too abnormal. Other than that, how are you feeling?

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?"
But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!

Maybe because I started at such a high BMI but I was never hungry in between meals. In fact at first I was making myself eat or drink. Then I went through a period when I wasn't interested in food at all. I only weight monthly so I've never stepped on the scale and not shown a loss. The only significant change was in the beginning the weight loss went back and forth between big numbers and smaller numbers. 14mths out and I am pleased as punch with my sleeve.

@@tera1982 and @@Half of Bri - I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one to think like that. I keep thinking that the risks are low, but SOMEONE has to be in that percentage! How do I know it won't be me? I am doing this so that my kids have me around for a long time. It would really stink if this surgery was the thing to take me from them. But then I remind myself that I am fully trusting God to see me through and He is in control. I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. Thanks for sharing everyone! I feel much better now.

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?"
But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!

Today is the first day of my pre-op diet and my surgery is one week from today. All of a sudden, I am nervous! I've been looking forward to this for 6 months and yet I can't shake my nerves. I am not questioning my decision. I know that this is the best thing for me and that it's the right thing to do. Did anyone else have this happen to them before their surgery?

Mine is December 8th and I am a wreck! I am beyond emotional-crying because I'm happy, crying because I'm scared, etc. Jeez, I wasn't this bad when I was pregnant with my daughter. Its all I think about all day and night. Am I making the right decision? What if something goes wrong? What if I'm the small percent that has serious complications after? Is this really finally happening? Am I really going to be healthy again? I completely understand where you're coming from...good luck with everything!!!!

of course! you're having surgery it's normal to be nervous, and you're about to make a major life change. I was nervous too, and a complete wreck, shaking and crying the day before my surgery.
just think about how much weight you're going to loose and how good you'll feel when you've lost
good luck!!

I picked up a small can of room spray just in case.