Scout2014

I lost almost a pound a day on my pre-op diet which was all liquid. Just follow instructions exactly as you were given. Do one meal/decision point at a time. Get to a cross road and think if I choose food x, I am risking complications and a life full of problems. If I choose food a, then I am following orders, reducing risk and taking a step towards a FAR better existence than I currently have. Good luck

Different doctors have different requirements for pre op. And mine has different requirements based on your BMI. I am on liquids for 2 weeks and Clear Liquids the day before. The objective is to shrink my liver.

Different doctors have different requirements for pre op. And mine has different requirements based on your BMI. I am on liquids for 2 weeks and Clear Liquids the day before. The objective is to shrink my liver.

I don't think it will be a problem. I do not believe they count as a carry on. You can go to the TSA website and find the rules. You might also check in with your airline and talk to them about having a porter with a wheelchair help you to the gate.

The goop is the stuff the use to stick the leads on. They go in your hair as well as on your face and legs. The hair is the hardest to get out. I was told to use warm Water to get it mostly out before shampooing. Hated the sleep study, but probably the most helpful test I have been through. Good luck

I don't think anyone can tell you what you are supposed to feel. You feel what you feel. I will admit that I have not gotten to that day yet, but I have gone through a range of emotions as I close in (my date is Sept 10). I have been angry with myself to being fearful to finally, I think acceptance that this is what is required.
You can do this and I agree one of the things I like about this site is the level of support I feel from this community.
So just add mine to the many well wishes you have received.

You all sound like I did a few months ago. I want to cry remembering how awful I felt, how draining the self torture was. I was constantly thinking about the weight and hating myself for letting myself get so big. 24/7 I was thinking about how others saw me and how unattractive I was.
I had surgery July 11 and have done amazing. I wish I could hug that me from before surgery and all of you. It will get better, I promise. Do the work and you will be free from the shackles you are feeling. You'll be proud of yourself for doing it and you will feel happy & free.
Until then, try to be kind to yourself. You are already beautiful and amazing.

@@skyjones I have a friend who went back to school to become a nurse after her kids were grown and out of the house. It only becomes too late after you die. :-). Go for it.

Me too!

Hi all, I am 12 hours from my hospital check in time and I am excited, nervous, and relieved at the same time. Thanks forum members for sharing and helping me through the pre-op phases!

I just got all of the info from my surgeon for pre appt to get labs done and time for my surgery on the 10th and it all just got very real. I am certain I am doing the right thing, but in all honesty, I am not excited, just terrified.

Babbs, thank you for sharing your new normal. Definitely looking forward to that

thank you, all of you..you are all so kind & I am humbled...to get such caring & solid unbiased advice...& you don't know me...which is...well really touches my heart...
I have decided to go to Montreal on self pay. I am going to see my doc on Monday & tell her this is what I am going to do because I believe, after almost a year of continual research, is the best thing out there. I feel so good that I have my head on straight...finally...going to do something for my self, instead of for someone else. Going to believe in my self instead of think that some one is more "right" just because they are not me...& all coz you all stood up for me by giving me hope & strength in believing I can do it...yeah I know this all sounds very syrupy....but I mean it...totally surprises me that I have found so many wonderful, caring people...on a site...this site. You are all so wonderful...I have been blessed finding you all, on this site. A million thank you's for your support....I will let you know what happens...thanks again!!

Babbs, thank you for sharing your new normal. Definitely looking forward to that

Babbs, thank you for sharing your new normal. Definitely looking forward to that

At almost 1 year out, my life is totally normal.
I go out with friends, hike, vacation, go shopping, go to the gym and run, take my dogs on a walk, spend time with my grown kids....
See how none of it revolves around food?
That's my new normal. I hope it will be yours, too.

I just got all of the info from my surgeon for pre appt to get labs done and time for my surgery on the 10th and it all just got very real. I am certain I am doing the right thing, but in all honesty, I am not excited, just terrified.

I just got all of the info from my surgeon for pre appt to get labs done and time for my surgery on the 10th and it all just got very real. I am certain I am doing the right thing, but in all honesty, I am not excited, just terrified.

I just got all of the info from my surgeon for pre appt to get labs done and time for my surgery on the 10th and it all just got very real. I am certain I am doing the right thing, but in all honesty, I am not excited, just terrified.

I just got all of the info from my surgeon for pre appt to get labs done and time for my surgery on the 10th and it all just got very real. I am certain I am doing the right thing, but in all honesty, I am not excited, just terrified.

My sleeve surgery was the very 1st surgery I've ever had ... and I'm 44 !
I cried for weeks beforehand ... I ate like a little piggy ... because I knew afterward I couldn't ... I changed my mind a thousand times ...
BUT ....
Afterward ... THIS is where I want to be
NOT ...
The insecure person from BEFORE ... the person who couldn't walk very far ... the person who had to sit on the sidelines and WATCH life go by ...
AFTER is the place you want to be ... Trust us ... We've been there ... and we know what we're talking about!
You need to rest assured this is the RIGHT decision and the BEST decision ...
LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO SPEND IT WATCHING IT PASS YOU BY !!!
Prayers of love and support are being sent your way!
If HE brings you to it .... HE will bring you through it

I just got all of the info from my surgeon for pre appt to get labs done and time for my surgery on the 10th and it all just got very real. I am certain I am doing the right thing, but in all honesty, I am not excited, just terrified.

@@Scout2014, my surgery is also scheduled for September 10. We'll have to check in with each other!

As mentioned above, I think a lot of us have struggled with similar issues. Not being enough. Not deserving to be thin. I too have struggled with this my whole life. I am currently scheduled for surgery for Sept 10.
About 6 years ago, I started a journey of losing and actually lost over 180 lbs. I used a trainer and worked out for hours on end. At the bottom end of that journey, I was still not enough and now much of that weight is back.
I realized that things had to be a little different this time and began working with a counselor. The answer for me is Jesus. The thing is I am not good enough, I have never been good enough and I never will be good enough. But (and that is a HUGE but) Jesus makes me all of those things. And in return he asks that I take are of this body that he has given to me.
At the same time, we were made to live in community. And I cannot do this without the support of others. So, I am working on surrounding myself with people I trust to help me through. Not just the counselor, but I have found a small accountability group and now this forum full of people. People who are pulling for me and who I can pull for.
You are not alone in your feelings and I will be praying for you.

As mentioned above, I think a lot of us have struggled with similar issues. Not being enough. Not deserving to be thin. I too have struggled with this my whole life. I am currently scheduled for surgery for Sept 10.
About 6 years ago, I started a journey of losing and actually lost over 180 lbs. I used a trainer and worked out for hours on end. At the bottom end of that journey, I was still not enough and now much of that weight is back.
I realized that things had to be a little different this time and began working with a counselor. The answer for me is Jesus. The thing is I am not good enough, I have never been good enough and I never will be good enough. But (and that is a HUGE but) Jesus makes me all of those things. And in return he asks that I take are of this body that he has given to me.
At the same time, we were made to live in community. And I cannot do this without the support of others. So, I am working on surrounding myself with people I trust to help me through. Not just the counselor, but I have found a small accountability group and now this forum full of people. People who are pulling for me and who I can pull for.
You are not alone in your feelings and I will be praying for you.