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yeah, no NSAIDS unless you are doing bypass.

you may want to try Gas X strips, they've been helping me.

sleeved 6/1...definitely not getting in 60g of protein yet. and yes, very weak. but i have been trying to stay hydrated, keep moving around. i've been told that our energy WILL return. just takes time.

good luck!

thanks! they just called. arrival time is 4:30. almost 12 hours to go!

man, oh man. it is 3:15. the surgery scheduling department said they start making calls between 4-4:30, but could be as late as 6. i just want to know my time!!! ack! yesterday i stocked up on premade protein shakes, jellos (and already made jello protein shots), a few Crystal Light flavors, and more chicken broth (i am already VERY sick of broth!) bag is packed except for toothbrush & phone charger. i've been waiting 6 1/2 months and it was a long wait. but the last few hours seem to be the hardest of all.

good luck and wishing you a speedy recovery. let us know how it goes.

call your surgeon. they may have to push your appointment back further as you need to be 30 days nicotine free. maybe it won't matter.

they DO get old, bit you won't be on them forever!

thank you! don't give up!

congratulations! get lots of rest!

i'm sorry you are feeling like this. my surgery is scheduled for Thursday. a few years ago i started the process but was unable to pay the out of pocket costs. this last round started in Nov. i had my consult and immediately did my endoscopy at the end of the month. my first hurdle was when i met with the psych. i am Bipolar so his concern was my last hospitalization. however he had me come back a month later to see him and the dietitian for the second time. i was medically cleared by that visit. he saw that i was stable and that i made progress with diet and exercise. by the end of February i was told my date would be 3/1. then i found out they were still waiting for my secondary insurance approval. sigh, right? i received my approval two weeks ago. between Feb. and then i felt like it would never happen. i got to the point where 'this was it'. like i had to accept it. but i pushed through. i continued to increase my protein & cut down on carbs and sugar. if you ask my mom she will say that i am the most impatient person in the world. everyday i felt like i did something wrong (afterall, why was insurance taking forever?) but here i am. day 4 of my pre-op diet. this time tomorrow i will find out when i have to be the hospital Thursday. i don't always feel good but reading so many inspiring stories really makes me feel like i can do this. i have no idea how i will feel after i wake up from anesthesia. but let me tell you. i was laying out at the beach this last Saturday and i realized 'by this time next year that i will have that bikini body'! i don't expect to be a size 2 or to lose 100 lbs. in three months. but i know if keep working hard i can make my goal. like my bf said, keep your eyes on your goals!

june 1 here.

good luck! sounds like you've got this!

hi everyone! i'm scheduled 6/1. today is day 4 of the pre-op diet. i'm on a clear liquid diet til tomorrow night. the hunger headache (& lack of caffeine) is worse than the nervousness of the upcoming surgery. i am just ready to do this!

hi chi town friends. i'm in the city, scheduled for 6/1. having my surgery done at Westlake Hospital by Dr. Tiensenga. i'd love to talk with nearby sleevers!

congratulations!

oh man, i am SO sorry! i would have broken down if they rescheduled me! (especially after working my butt off on this pre-op diet!) but you have to be healthy and take no chances! i hope that you get your BP right and get a new date soon! hugs

my surgery date is Thursday, 6/1. the pre-op diet hasn't gotten easier (on day 4), but i know post-op will be. i am experiencing headaches, my dietitian thinks it's from the lack of caffeine (unfortunately i am prone to daily headaches & migraines). the NP said no coffee. period. however, this morning i spoke to my dietitian and she said a cup of black coffee is totally ok. though i doubt i will have any today or tomorrow. i take my vitamins daily. still need to p/u my Calcium Citrate (very important!) today my goal is to make sure i get enough protein and to pack my overnight bag. i am very anxious but i know that when i wake up after surgery that i will be headed towards a new and improved life!

today is the day! i hope everything goes great.

first, i want to say i'm sorry you aren't getting the familial support that you want/need/deserve. my surgery is this coming Thursday and i suffer from Bipolar Disorder. i have two children that live in CA (my oldest is NOT one bit supportive in all aspects of my life), as well as my mother. i live in Chicago with my bf (though we've been arguing a lot lately). bf tries to be supportive but he doesn't truly understand this weight loss process or my depression - so it's doubly hard! (for example, i made him split pea soup last night and he couldn't stop saying how good it was. compliment to the chef, right? sure. but he didn't realize how hard this pre-op diet has been on me. i know he's not doing it intentionally, but still.) ok. anyway, i have tried preparing ahead of time by attending the monthly support group that my surgeon & dietitian hold. i started going to NAMI groups (they are geared towards mental health support but you don't have to have a diagnosis to attend, sometimes just talking is very helpful). i joined a couple Instagram groups so i can get support and tips from people who have gone through it/about to go through it. you may want to try Meetups. i very much understand your desire to want family. i am exactly the same. but i have had to learn to put up boundaries so that i don't become emotionally exhausted. i really hope you can find a better support system! hugs

Anyone in Chicago that can be a VSG and fitness pal? Surgery date is this coming Thursday, 6/1/17.