2016NewMe

@@prettyCali916 thank you so so much for the info on your own experience I will be sleeved February 24th 2016 and I have enjoyed reading you journey I hope you keep progressing well like you are and how I hope and wish I have a similar experience since it sounds like you've had a pretty smooth recovery ????

Yes. Three months of 1200 calorie low carb. Lost 22 pounds.

Not a requirement, but it is how I approached it.
Low carb for the two months leading up to the liquid diet.
Getting acclimated to low carb living was a great thing for me. Much easier on the post-op side as a result. It's essentially how I live now with an occasional exception.

February 24th ????????

I'm going to search it now. I love watching YouTube videos!!!
Look for my channel and subscribe also: Jenn's band to sleeve journey.
I have 2 videos up, but plan on documenting my journey too. It will be fun to follow each other along

The nurses from the hospital just called to do my pre-registration. They told me where to go, what to bring, reiterated my pre-op diet of clears the day before and nothing past midnight, went over my meds, and had me pay my Tricare Standard copayment for the surgery - a whopping total of $18! W00t!!! Lol!
It feels so real now! And it's so close. 5 more days!!!!
To be honest, I'm getting a little nervous...just a little.

Only two more wake ups till surgery getting nervous/excited

YAY! Ok thank you so much hope you enjoy this ride along with me ❤️

12 hours post op and thanks to everones posts felt prepared.

Hi Ladies! I'm Elizabeth-26 from Philadelphia. I was already sleeved July 2015 and am 113lbs down...I'd love to be buddies with whoever wants!! ????

So after leaving to work and both in that tense moment because of the argument he text me as soon as he gets at work and says, " I'm sorry I couldn't say it to your face but truth is I am really scared of this surgery I don't want to even think something can go wrong I need you in my life and for the first time in my life I am scared me and the kids need you" God I felt so bad I was judging him so quickly I think he is scared and was trying to talk me out of it ... Well I told him I totally understand and that it's a safe procedure and not to worry I am in good hands and thanks for him opening to me.

So after leaving to work and both in that tense moment because of the argument he text me as soon as he gets at work and says, " I'm sorry I couldn't say it to your face but truth is I am really scared of this surgery I don't want to even think something can go wrong I need you in my life and for the first time in my life I am scared me and the kids need you" God I felt so bad I was judging him so quickly I think he is scared and was trying to talk me out of it ... Well I told him I totally understand and that it's a safe procedure and not to worry I am in good hands and thanks for him opening to me.

Saludos a todos los miembros de VST de habla hispana!
Me da mucho gusto haber encontrado este Social Group
Me operan el 4 de Julio, es decir, el próximo jueves y estoy muy emocionada!
Me gustaría saber como les fue con el dren? es mi único temor... no se que tan delicado sea tener un tubo saliendo del estómago.

Awe not cool! It works perfectly on my iPhone maybe it needs an update ????

NEW UPDATE!!!! I got a date February 24,2016 ???????? .. Hoping for the best & putting my self in gods hands ???????? .

Congrats @@JessicaSmith I am for Feb.24,2016 and I feel the same way as you ???? where are you getting it done if you don't mind me asking? I am getting it in Harlingen Texas.

My expectations for the amount of weight I will lose, or how fast I will lost it have never been unrealistic. I didn't get fat overnight and I know I won't get healthy overnight either. My expectations for how I would feel after surgery where apparently completely off! I am 12 days post op and I have yet to be happy about my surgery. I went into this journey thinking my pain after surgery would be minimal, and that my desire for pizza, Bagels, and brownie batter would just disappear. Why? I have no idea. It sounds really stupid when I say it. I just saw all these people posting on forums about all their success right out of the gate and thought, wow this is great. To make matters worse I have watched three of my family members have the surgery and struggle. My grandmother had serious complications and almost died. My aunt had a blockage and a lot of issues with scar tissue. My mom had pneumonia and ended up back in the hospital. Yet, despite seeing there struggles I thought this was going to be a piece of cake recovery. I have struggled with the pain since day 1. Still now I can hardly walk because it feels like my left side is physically tearing open and it burns like no ones business. I also had a pretty bad allergic reaction to the steri strips. All of my incisions are swollen like golf balls and red and itchy. In addition to my pain I still struggle with my desire for food. I even desire foods I never would have wanted before. I am guilty of licking a French fry and nibbling a cookie. They weren't even satisfying. food was a hobby for me as well as my fiancé. Of course he is one of those people who can eat What he wants and not gain weight. I find myself struggling because I am stuck in bed and I'm bored and all that does is make me want to eat, because eating is something to do. I thought having the surgery would cure my food cravings for the fear of getting sick, but I was so wrong! My head was not in the right place before surgery, my expectations where way off. I think it's important to share these struggles because more times than not the things we read are about success. Everyone would rather share their success than their struggles. No one likes admitting they nibbled a cookie or licked a French fry, it makes us feel weak. I also think people struggle to share these things because of the backlash. I have read people sharing that they messed up and that they just want to get back on track and then people comment things like, "SMH, I can't believe you would risk ruining your tool." It saddens me to see that even with the overwhelming support from others, there are some out there who have had the surgery and feel that their success gives them the right to bash people for their mistakes. I have asked myself daily why I couldn't just do this the easy way, diet and exercise. Why did I have to put myself through this pain. Of course everyone out there who hasn't had surgery considers surgery the easy way, but it really is the hardest thing to do to yourself, for yourself. Before writing this I had a moment where I felt good about my decision. I saw a picture of my 16 year old cousin in a bathing suit, she in no way has the perfect body but she is healthy and gorgeous. I thought about how this temporary pain will allow me to be healthy like her someday and I smiled for the first time since surgery. I am not at a point where I would encourage people to have surgery, but I in no way would ever want to discourage someone from having it. I have struggled with depression and very high anxiety for a long time. My depression is well managed by medication, and my anxiety although medicated has always still been a huge battle. I don't see a psychologist and I know I should. Before my surgery I did the bare minimum required to be approved, including one visit with the psychologist for bariatrics. My biggest advice to anyone who wants or needs surgery is to really commit to therapy first. My biggest mistake was not taking the time to do that for myself. I have the hugest support system. Most people don't have nearly the amount of people helping them physically and mentally that I do. Despite all this support therapy is still necessary. First thing tomorrow morning I am calling to get myself the psychological help I need for this journey. It's a disservice to myself not too. It's hard to not have unrealistic expectations seeing the stories of other people, but we are all individuals and we are all different. To all those currently struggling with me and all those who struggle in the future I hope you find your way as I am slowly doing. I know what it feels like to be alone regardless of the support around you.
I did not require a preop diet. Highest weight and surgery weight was 277. Current weight 12 days post op is 255.

Oh wow that's a stretch. You can do it!

So many of us.... each day gets us closer and closer! I just stocked up on muscle milk and zero calorie Powerade as they were both on sale. I hate the waiting game! I am ready to go tomorrow!! Come on 29th...

Thanks guys! My surgeon requires Optifast which are okay tasting but aren't super filling. I guess I'll keep myself busy so I don't focus on not being able to eat!!! Can't wait to be healthier!

Bottom line, I just put on my big girl panties and did it. Not only did I do it, I did it over the holidays with Christmas parties, birthday celebrations and a funeral. It's just part of the process I chose to undertake by having WLS. Keep focused on your end goal and don't get caught up in every little discomfort along the way. A good attitude goes a long ways and really, two weeks is a fraction of time compared to the months and years of being a thinner, healthier you.
And if you think the preop is hard, wait till you get to maintenance! I've put myself on a voluntary liquid "preop" diet numerous times in the last year in order to drop those few pounds that tend to creep on. It's just another tool to use to obtain and keep that ultimate prize we all had WLS for in the first place.
PS. And I don't wear big girl panties anymore.

Okay... I know I am a big girl and this is part of the process but I am totally dreading the two-week liquid diet that I have to start on Monday! For those of you who have done it... how did you manage?!

Thats great I hope you get your date soon welcome

Hello everyone I am 26 years CW 266lbs & 5'2 and getting sleeved February 24, 2016 and looking for support and buddies to share experiences and learn tips from each other ????

Welcome new sleevers