Shiloh2004

Thank you all for your prayers! I know I need to hang in there, but I am getting so frustrated.

The time will pass quickly! I had mine on 2/15. I have had problems with pain, gas, and nausea, but my doc gave me medicine to help and it is very effective. I feel stronger every day. The surgery itself was not bad at all! I do not have any regrets at all. I have started my new road on an adventure to a healthy new life.

The time will pass quickly! I had mine on 2/15. I have had problems with pain, gas, and nausea, but my doc gave me medicine to help and it is very effective. I feel stronger every day. The surgery itself was not bad at all! I do not have any regrets at all. I have started my new road on an adventure to a healthy new life.

The time will pass quickly! I had mine on 2/15. I have had problems with pain, gas, and nausea, but my doc gave me medicine to help and it is very effective. I feel stronger every day. The surgery itself was not bad at all! I do not have any regrets at all. I have started my new road on an adventure to a healthy new life.

Look forward to it! It will be the best thing you have ever done! Good luck. My was on the 15th.

Look forward to it! It will be the best thing you have ever done! Good luck. My was on the 15th.

The time will pass quickly! I had mine on 2/15. I have had problems with pain, gas, and nausea, but my doc gave me medicine to help and it is very effective. I feel stronger every day. The surgery itself was not bad at all! I do not have any regrets at all. I have started my new road on an adventure to a healthy new life.

Feb 26th, next Friday, and I'm ready!

I head in for surgery Monday morning at 8:30. Getting kinda nervous!!! [emoji15]

Just had my surgery on Monday. Live in GA. I have had pain and gas/indigestion since surgery. Doc has me on pain meds and anti nausea med. not able to get much down. Wants me to focus on water/crystal lite and Protein Soup. Sip! Sip! Sip!! Best wishes! What part of GA you from? I live in Gainesville.please keep in touch!

Good luck Jennifer Ostermeier! I'm right behind you going in Tuesday morning and I'm just as nervous

I am so incredibly crushed at the moment. My procedure is set for the 23rd and my insurance has, for the second time, denied my sleeve. The surgeons office has set up a Dr to Dr conference tomorrow between my surgeon and the Med Director for my insurance. I feel like all the hard work over the last year is slowly going down the drain. Sorry for venting but I feel if anyone understands it's the people on this forum.

I had my surgery on the 11th. My surgeon said that feeling is because the part of the stomach that signals your esophagus to relax was removed. The trick is to take very small sips. I'm very fortunate at not having too much trouble but when I forget and take a "normal" sip it definitely gets my attention!

Shiloh2004 and Nikki3...I agree! It feels like everything is stuck at the top of your esophagus! I was burping up Fluid a lot and the PA told me it's because everything is swollen inside. Not necessarily acid reflux, but rather, fluid that is sitting at opening. It feels like you swallowed a pill the wrong way and can feel it going into your stomach. I just take small sips. When I get the pain, it means I am going too fast. I slow down and it goes away! 3 days out of surgery and I don't seem have that back wash problem anymore. Glad to hear everyone is doing so well! ❤️

I have a date! I started on my surgery journey about 18 months ago. I was two months into managed weight loss, had all my testing done, psych assessment, everything going great. And then suddenly I developed numbness and muscle weakness with my left arm. Cancel bariatric surgery, schedule cervical spine surgery. Surgery went great, 6 weeks recovery with full return of function. But - had to delay the bariatric surgery for more than a year.
Started back on the managed weight loss in December. Had to repeat some of the testing because it had been so long. Finally met with my surgeon yesterday for final visit, and am scheduled for March 14th. Am so happy to FINALLY have a date.
I have been fat to obese for most of my life. Like most people who have the surgery, I have lost and gained more pounds than I can count. Diets don't work for me. I need the sleeve surgery as a tool - to jump start me into a new way of eating. Not a diet. A complete permanent change to my relationship with food.< /p>
I work in health care. I've had very mixed reactions from people at work who know about the surgery. Some are supportive, some feel duty bound to tell me all the horror stories about the surgery. I don't care. I am ready.
I look forward to sharing with this community. I have derived inspiration and from you posts. I'm excited to be part of the community, and can't wait to share my journey.

Congratulations!!!!

Kathychef, I had my surgery o Monday also. Everything has gone well, except for indigestion and some pain. Even drinking Water out of tiny medicine cups gives me indigestion.. It feels as though everything gets stuck at the top of the esophagus . It really hurts!

Congratulations!!!!

I'm confirmed for Feb 15th! Pre op on the 11th.

Aprilnicole, be sure and tell the anesthesiologist about your anxiety. He/she will give you something to relax you before helping you sleep. Once you receive the medicine to relax you, you will still be kind of aware of your surroundings, but I guarantee it will take away any anxiety you feel. I was the same way, but i learned how to ask for what I needed. After they help you go to sleep, it will only seem like a minute until you wake up in recovery. And you will wake up and you will begin to conquer that anxiety you feel. I wish you all the best as you approach, go through the surgery, and recover. My surgery is tomorrow morning, so wish me luck!

I was just told yesterday mine will be February 23rd!!!!! Super excited, though I am not looking forward to the colon cleanse the day before ????

I had my broth about an hour ago and I'm still satisfied. It was sooooo good!!!! I think if I drained chicken noodle I'd be tempted to eat the noodles lol!!! But that sounds really good!
After surgery and my two weeks of liquids, I think I will actually make more Soups when I make dinner for the family so that I can have that as an option.

Songsmith---keeping my fingers and toes crossed that you will start feeling better soon! What a terrible time for a cold!!!!

Tonight is my Last Supper! Lol Tomorrow I am on liquids, and my surgery is the following day. It just got real!

Midorigal...you feeling better??? Good luck tomorrow! Hugs and prayers coming your way!