Shiloh2004

I'm late returning to the party/group! Good luck to everyone having surgery tomorrow! I report at 5:15 am in So. Cal. Hope I can catch some zzzzs's tonight. And yes, would love to buddy up or be in a group! Like @@songsmith I'm feeling under the weather and have a stuffy nose. Can't do anything now. @@Shiloh2004 I admire you for drinking Isopure, had the grape yesterday and it was fine. The mango/peach is meh so I'm skipping it. The nurse said it was ok so I'll keep it for after surgery.

Shiloh2004....thanks for the thoughts and prayers, Lord knows I need them! You are right...time does drag through the process, but, now that it is finally here, I am so excited. Get a good night sleep, tomorrow is a new healthier adventure! Keep me posted as well! Good luck and God Bless!

My lap band is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18th!!
Sent from my Z970 using BariatricPal

One more sleep before I'm admitted :-) I get sleeved early Tuesday morning...so excited!!eeeeekkk

I had my gallbladder removed last year and will admit that getting put under scared me. Everything went well and now I am getting my sleeve surgery and have all the faith it will go as good as the first time. Fear is hard to conquer but just imagine the end result of the surgery. Best of luck with everything.

That was one of my biggest fear.. but after my gallbladder surgery.. i woke up and thank god... now i want to get this weight loss sleeve done but i not so worry about anesthesia... im more concern ... about complication during or after surgery like a stomach leak infection or blood clotting... i didnt have good experince on my last surgery... so im terryfied of complications..
Dont be scared of anesthesia if ur in good health..

Info 127, I believe, based on what I have read and learned, that maybe you should contact your doctor. Just to be safe. Don't want an infection to begin. Will be thinking about you.

Shiloh2004---hope you feel better soon! I totally understand those sleepless night! Hope you can get some rest before surgery! Best of luck to you! I'm so excited for you!!!

Everyone here can guess. I would guess still CO2. But that won't help you if it's something serious, like a blood clot. Call your Dr asap. Always better to have a Dr tell you "you're fine," instead of, "you should have called 3 days ago!"
Call the Dr. right away!

I'm February 15th! Two more days! Monday can't get here soon enough!

Hi Shiloh and iwillbeschitagain.....my surgery is also on 2/16. Can I join in the group?????. I need reassurance. Been super grumpy all day...that's how I get when I have a lot on my mind!! My poor family!! Well that...and being on this darn liquid diet for 12 days straight! Ready for surgery! I can handle a liquid diet if I'm not constantly wanting to eat everything in sight!????

Came home Thursday. So far, so good.
Absolutely no problem, unless you consider that I can drink my egg-white Protein Shakes in five minutes a problem. However, just because I can drink them fast, I try not to. I actually hope I have more problem with solid food, once I start it. Also no problem getting my 64 oz of Water. Have not come close to throwing up!
One big surprise (considering my food addiction) is, so far, food is of no interest to me. I actually feel the same before my Protein shake as I do afterward, and that "same" is the fact that I just plain don't want to eat! Today, I only had two 12-oz shakes and one low fat yogurt, I just couldn't bear the thought of that last shake.< /p>
Didn't pee much in the hospital, but once I got home, I started peeing large volumes of urine every hour, 24/7 (does not make for a restful night sleep). Then, today, even though I drank the same amount of water as Thursday and Friday, I started retaining Fluid and my urine volume has been greatly reduced. Even had some hand and feet edema today. Hopefully, I'll soon settle at a happy medium.
Ninety-five percent of all the gas pain is alleviated.
So far, since last Monday, I've lost 16 pounds, however I'm not too excited as I am sure it is all water weight. Supposed to start soft solid food on Wednesday, I'll report back after that time.

That is awful. My advice is to find a new therapist. You are being treated poorly. Therapists are regular people who come with their own set of baggage. Find a person who listens to you and is willing to work with you. My current therapist is the 3rd one I
Tried within a four month period. When I met her we instantly connected and I trusted her. I've been with her for years now. When we discussed wls she was understanding and supportive. Don't be afraid to make a change. Good luck!!

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 surgery is Feb. 15th. I start my pre op diet 02-01. I am excited, nervous, and scared. My main concern is the pre op diet. It's liquids and vegetables.

I have used the Bariatric Advantage Protein Shake. I have really liked the chocolate and strawberry flavored. I began pre op 2/1. Surgery is Monday!

I am so very sorry that this has happened. You need to try to get him into marriage counseling. I have read that this is not an uncommon event. You have so much going on right now. You have to hang in there. Talk with him. Tell him that a change in you physically will NOT change how much you love him. Tell him that his support is valuable always, but especially now. You are facing major surgery. You really need him now! He must feel very insecure and jealous that someone might come along and steal you from him. Reassure him! I pray you two can work things out, and that your surgery goes well and he stays by your side.

Thank you! Heard back from the case manager. She put me on hold and went to ask the surgeon directly. He's fine with any OTC meds so long as they don't contain aspirin or ibuprofen. Said we're a go. The only thing that would stop the surgery is if I'm running a fever, though I suspect the anesthesiologist could put the nix on it if he thinks my breathing is affected.
He also said I can drink up to 8 oz. of orange juice a day on my liquid diet. Pretty nice of him, unlike my daughter who won't let me munch on her arm. Kids nowadays!

Wow. I agree maybe try counseling if not, you don't need that kind of stress on you and you will have plenty to focus on yourself.

I'm really sorry to hear what is going on. It sounds like he has some real insecurities about the relationship. A lot of people go to marriage counseling throughout this process because of all the changes. You could talk to him and assure him your love is unconditional, and that you need him by your side. See if he is willing to work on it together.

I'm 6 days into my Pre-op the doctor gave me 3 weeks of this and so far so good. These last two days have been a challenge with treats at work. Mind over matter, right..

5 days and counting for me!!

Maybe you should call your surgeon to see if there is anything you can take to try to shorten the cold or lessen the symptoms. so sorry--/I hope you still can have your surgery on Monday! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

You can't I found that out the hard way. Put it in cold and then heat it up a little at a time. It works for me.

I am so proud of you. I am going through a similar situation and it is difficult. I, too, have many health issues which include the morbid obesity, hypertension, Migraines, lipidemia, depression, anxiety, GERD, lower back issues, hiatal hernia, etc. My Mom had to have a triple bypass. She was one of 10 kids and 5 died from heart attacks. Cancer got my Mom. My Dad died of cancer, but 2 of his 3 brothers died of massive heart attacks. I already have high cholesterol and high tryglicerides. I got to the point where I became scared. I want to stay around for a long time and be able to truly live life. I have naysayers in my life, too, telling me I can do this on my own. I know I can't. I have tried over and over. I have my surgery on Monday, the 15th. Only 6 days to go. This pre op diet is not easy by any means, but if all this will lead to weight loss and a healthier life, the naysayers can either be supportive or unfriend me. I am excited and scared at the same time.
I wish you all the very best as you get ready for this life-changing event. We are all going to do great!