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So....finally woke up today WITHOUT a headache...cause it's a MIRACLE and started cleaning my house like a mofo...because, you know....I could die in surgery and I don't want anyone who comes to my funeral to see how I live....and then BOOM, got my period. FML

I wish I could go home the same day! Mine is at 9:30am and spending one night at the hospital. Should be discharged by noon on Tuesday. I know @@Adina's_Journey is going to MX so she'll be in the hospital for a day or so and then will stay over for recovery I think.

@@soflgrl, thanks.. To you as well. Alright peeps we are almost there!!! I am at the airport now waiting for my flight. Good luck everyone

Good luck to everyone tomorrow.

@@prettyCali916
Hey girl, how ya feeling. How anxious are you now? If ya are anywhere near as excited as me you are about to burst. I cannot wait to get sleeved Monday!!! We ask need to keep up this thread for encouragement and support. Share our success and any failures. We'd are all in this together my fellow sleeve sisters It's almost time!!
@@arenea
Ugh, you lucky duck!!! Water, Jello and Apple juice have been my diet for two days now. And to top it off yesterday I had to sit through a chili cook off at work

@"Adina's_Journey"
Yes! I am so excited!!!!! I am killing time organizing and reorganizing my cabinet with my shakes lol and double checking my hospital bag. I can't wait either and I definitely agree we all need to keep this thread up to support each other! I switch to clears at midnight and then nothing after midnight tomorrow! I can't wait!

6 am Monday for Bypass. SW 263 CW 251 GW 150. Day 1 of liquid diet. Had some broth. Just had orange Jello. Blue jello is in the fridge setting. Keep telling myself not to touch the red jello. Getting nervous. My patience is low. That's how my nerves take over. Saw my mom today who is not in favor of the surgery. She was very quiet. Trying to focus on the positive and reading my binder of info to stay busy.

@LifeWhichIsMine. I've been using a Water tracker on my phone. I'm Migraine prone. I think some of it is tension/nerves. I usually treat with advil/excedrin migraine before it gets bad, but because I can't take those before surgery my headaches just climax.

You're doing great, it's been a struggle for me as well. Although I'm not required to do the liquid diet, I think all day tomorrow I will.

I am a endocrinology nurse and am a certified diabetic educator. I work in a medical group now but it is part of the hospital system I am having the surgery at. I used to work in the operating room with my surgeon assisting in the bypass surgery. This was before the sleeve procedure was introduced.

Ah! 3:45! I would be so anxious too! Mine is at 9:30 am with a check-in time of 7:30 am. Any later than that and I think I would go crazy! good luck!

Hi everyone!!!! I'm on 2/1. I'm 5ft 6in and my weight stats are SW 286, CW 276, GW160. My doctor only requires clears starting tomorrow till midnight so I'll start that then but today I'm on a self-imposed liquid diet. I'm drinking pure Protein, broth and Water. I'm so excited! Good luck everyone!

Hi all, I'm scheduled for 2/1 also. Ready for Monday! I'm 5'2" started at 225 but am down to 215 with this liquid diet. I look forward to keeping I touch with all of you and making this journey together

That's awesome! I have to report to the hospital at 5am, I'm so not a morning person!! And yes I too can't wait for the weekend to be over

Hi all I noticed there are several people being sleeved on the 1st. Introduce yourselves and let's motivate each other and keep in touch! I'll go first. I'm 5'5" HW 242
CW 232 GW 160. I am extremely nervous about the procedure, but I am also excited.

Good Idea, I cant wait for the weekend to be over! Never thought I would hear myself say that..lol. I am 5'3" HW 221 CW 209 GW 140. I would love to have a group to check in with for motivation and support...plus update pics

This is just what I needed. My surgery is Monday and I am so afraid of failure. This is so inspiring. Thank you all. I have lost 22 pounds so far and my dream weight would be for me to loose another 105 pounds

I was sleeved 11/10/15 and lost 80lbs preop and in total now since surgery 118lbs. Totally possible just follow the plan!

Absolutely possible if you use it as the tool it is meant to be and follow the program (and see a therapist if you can). I lost 15 pounds in 3 months supervised diet. 12 pounds on 1 week per-op liquid diet. And 92 pounds since surgery 7 1/2 months ago. So I am down 119. Another 20 or 30 to go.

Great I'm getting mine Feb. 1. Good luck!

I was on my pre-op journey for almost 9 months and had lost close to 70 pounds by then. I remember asking the group if I really needed the surgery. I decided I had a much better chance of keep the weight off long term with the sleeve.
Has my life changed?...actually... not too much. I did the pre-op diet for 9 months so I was pretty used to eating the way I am eating now (except now I have slight pressure which tells me I have eaten enough.) I am one of the very fortunate ones who does not get upset with any foods (that being said- I do not eat refined carbs....so I'm not sure if these upset me or not.) I don't have reflux, I don't get constipated. Overall I feel fantastic. Since I lost a lot of weight pre-surgery- I did not lose the huge amounts that some folks do. Basically I'm losing about the same amount I did when I was doing the pre-op diet. Slow and steady...and it all adds up.
I still get hungry (I know some say they don't) but I just now know what I need to feed my body. I am so thankful for this forum! I was scared before surgery but the day of surgery I felt confident and comfortable in all the prep I had done beforehand. Since you have been contemplating this for 3 years I am sure you are well prepared and will do great. I think my most exciting moment was when I woke up in recovery and realized that it was done! What a wonderful moment. Good Luck!

Welcome.
I certainly remember that mix of fear and hopeful anticipation before surgery.
This is a great site for information, inspiration, encouragement, support, and even a few laughs.
Best of luck with your surgery and keep us posted on your progress.

Thank you I will

Welcome! You are right that this site is fantastic! It has been invaluable to me throughout my entire journey, both pre and post-op. So much great info, so much support, and so much tough love when you need it!
Your life will be forever changed with this surgery, but in mostly good ways. There will be challenges and struggles, but it will be worth it in the end.

I had the sleeve on 12/28 and I feel fantastic. I've lost 22 pounds since the surgery (i have 71 total to lose). Your body will definitely tell you what you can and cannot eat. I'm on the pureed foods now and anything remotely not pureed, my body tells me to stop. I agree, a switch turns on where eating becomes something you have to do rather than want to.
It's silly to say not to be scared. I sure was too. And there are frustrating moments. But I promise you, you will see results. Use this tool like its intended and you will see results. You will amaze yourself at what you can accomplish. And you will have a new life! Best to you. Please let us know how you are doing!