frazildazil

I've booked my surgery date for 14th January 2016! A long way off it feels but needed to get some things sorted at work/home first.. Otherwise I'd be doing it tomorrow if I could!! I'm from the UK

Sooo I go in tomorrow morning for my surgery. Please keep me in your prayers. I'm alittle nervous.

And I will be danged if I know why that happened on my iPhone app, but I agree it is funny. Let's see if I say it again and again.

I'm talking about forever lol and I don't think I'm bulletproof. If I did, I wouldn't be in this situation eh?
Annnnnd I took the quiz and filled it out properly and new every single answer for all 40 questions off the top of my head (thanks to this site ❤) ???? so I do realize what this is, what this means, the seriousness, and what this could do to my body (whether at 25....OR 90 ????)

Hell, I'm self pay, if he wants to come to Oklahoma, I'll make time

Hell, I'm self pay, if he wants to come to Oklahoma, I'll make time.

Hell, I'm self pay, if he wants to come to Oklahoma, I'll make time.

Yes, my doctor has me taking a pre-op quiz to ensure I know what I'm doing, what this consists of, etc. I can't help but to think some questions can go both ways and I should write in my own answer lol.
For instance:
This operation will commit me to periodic physician follow up for the rest of my life.
True or false
OR there's my answer....
"I'm only 25 years old so let's say I live for another 75 years (probably 40 if I DON'T get approved...hint hint) do you REALLY want me coming in for the "rest of my life"?? You're really gonna make me, a 90 yr old lady, come out in the hell time of winter just to make sure I'm still kickin and taking my Vitamins and eating right?? By that time I'll be on 16 pills a day, not including my bariatric Vitamin (which I will be b*itching about cuz I can't swallow or chew them anymore cuz I choke), and yes I'll be eating fine cuz I'll have no teeth and I'll be living off sugar free Jello, mashed potatoes, and broth! So let's just consider this "for the rest of my life" thing for a moment shall we?"
Hahaha seriously though.
No, I didn't write that......cuz there isn't enough room ???? I filled in the true circle. Hey, if they wanna deal with the 90 year old me, so be it ????????

I got approved through my insurance and I have my consult with the surgeon Wednesday. What time frame is everyone seeing from now until the surgery is scheduled? Does it depend on the surgeon?
Thanks!!

I only have 24 hours of pre-surgery diet and it's clear fluids. (40+ BMI). I'm feeling grateful for that. All doctors are different.

Nope. I start low carb & low calorie on the 23rd. Just have to do two weeks. I have already been cutting back and been off sodas for a week. Hoping this will help me ease into it.

I begin my new life with you tomorrow!! I pray all goes well and a speedy recovery!! I hope you can sleep tonight... Idk if I can

Thank you! I'd been thinking that it was me subconsciously having a "food funeral". Now that I see others obsess over food during pre-op it makes more sense that that's what I'm going through!

I made one of the hugest decisions of my life 4 days ago to have the VSG (which I'm sure many of you did ????) and I'm honestly at a crossroads here. I'm deciding if I regret getting the sleeve or if it's the best thing I've done.
I'm sitting here thinking to myself "what the hell have I done to my body?". My stomach is bruised and sore, I'm nauseated and I feel completely out of control of myself and out of the loop. Im emotionally vulnerable and feel very sensitive at times. I'm craving weird things. I'm afraid that I did let food once control my lifestyle because the past few days... Food has been the main thing I think about. I barely can drink anything. The sight of ANYTHING involving Protein makes me sooo queasy! I'm having a very difficult time reaching my Fluid and protein intake.
On the other hand, I know that this will be a POSITIVE life changing experience! I try to stay optimistic in regards of the matter but sometimes you have to face the truth. I miss eating food. I didn't realize how much food consumed me but I do miss it. I'm slowly getting over the notion of eating how I use to but it's just hard. It's one of the hardest things I've had to do in my life but nevertheless, I will patiently wait to see that rainbow.
I have to say that this site with everyones inquiries has been my lifeline since 3 months before the surgery to 4 days post OP. This site is amazing. The people are uplifting and inspiring. I guess I had to write down everything to truly understand how I am feeling. I know that this will be a tough journey but I am ready for it. Whoever read this, thanks for your attention and good luck on your journey as well. ????

I'm 21st December 5weeks away!! Can't wait!!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello everyone,
My surgery is tomorrow ????I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. As I sit here packing my bag all I can think about is how my life is about to change for the better and about all the things I have missed out on due to my size. After tomorrow I will not let anything hold me back from doing anything that I want to do.
Have a great Sunday sleeves!!

Yes it is 36.6. My surgeon did not mention that I had to lose any weight prior to the procedure? Did yours?

Hi! I am going to be sleeved on 12/7/15 in Mexico.
I am more excited than nervous right now!!!!

I never planned on giving up the foods I loved so I never had food funerals or a "last meal". And although I restricted certain foods while I was losing, I now again eat everything and anything....in moderation, of course.

I had given some thought to a last splurge, as many had talked about in the support group I was attending. Soon enough it occurred to me that it was a dumb idea -- for me. "What's the point of eating like an maniac one more time? If I'll be giving it up for a purpose, does one more time have meaning?" The answer was a loud "No!"
In the case of eating specific food, but not necessarily to excess, that, too, made no sense. Nothing that I might have to give up in the future seemed so important that I couldn't forget about it on the spot.

@@frazildazil my surgery is in Florida and I start my pre op on the 8th...however December 1st I'm going to start no sweets

Hi I'm new to the forum from AUS my op date is 17/12....can't wait

I was the same. I see on this site that there are plenty of Americans going to Mexico. It's amazing that this is the most cost effective way for you

I'm 21st December 5weeks away!! Can't wait!!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good luck to you!! That is my birthday.

That's my date too, but I'm going with Dr. Elias Ortiz.< /p>

I am 7 months out and it is fantastic what can happen. Is anyone going with you?