SallyH

Just got a call down the insurance company that the surgery was approved!!!!

Just got a call down the insurance company that the surgery was approved!!!!

Ask for the preapproval dept

Best of luck to you!

Doctor’s office called today and tentatively scheduled for 5/31. They will confirm on Monday!

I’m less than 11 hours from the operating room. I’m so excited but it’s also a time to do some reflection. I’ve spent my whole life overweight and I’ve let it keep me from living my fullest life. Tomorrow will be somewhat of a rebirth for me. Looking forward to it!

I had VSG on Thursday, May 24th. I stayed one night in the hospital and have been home since then. While my body doesn’t really feel hungry my head hunger has not gone away. When I wake up I think what am I going to have for Breakfast? And I’m immediately disappointed when i realize my options are only a few since I’m on the clear liquid diet for 2 weeks. While it is difficult, seeing that there is a difference between real hunger and head hunger is not something I really considered before. I’m definitely feeling the loss of food as a comfort mechanism. Anybody had a similar experience?

I had VSG on Thursday, May 24th. I stayed one night in the hospital and have been home since then. While my body doesn’t really feel hungry my head hunger has not gone away. When I wake up I think what am I going to have for Breakfast? And I’m immediately disappointed when i realize my options are only a few since I’m on the clear liquid diet for 2 weeks. While it is difficult, seeing that there is a difference between real hunger and head hunger is not something I really considered before. I’m definitely feeling the loss of food as a comfort mechanism. Anybody had a similar experience?

The wait is over and here I am in love with my pouch. The worst part about this was the 2 week preop diet. Don’t let anyone talk trash about it being just as hard post op. Right now i have no hunger no desire to eat and there’s nothing hard about that lol. Anyhow just wanted to give everyone out there that is still in the process some hope. I’m literally in cloud 9 and often catch myself with a big smile thinking wow I really just had a bypass!
Yo-Yo Girl from New York City

OMG I am sure this is going to be an issue for me. My surgery is in one week (June 4). I can't imagine how I'm going to survive 2 weeks of liquids. Hoping the sleeve itself takes away those hunger pangs. Observing all the before/after pictures of successful VSG folks makes me realize the weight doesn't come off easily. So I'm inspired by those who went before me and they made it, and so will you and I!!

I’m less than 11 hours from the operating room. I’m so excited but it’s also a time to do some reflection. I’ve spent my whole life overweight and I’ve let it keep me from living my fullest life. Tomorrow will be somewhat of a rebirth for me. Looking forward to it!

I’m less than 11 hours from the operating room. I’m so excited but it’s also a time to do some reflection. I’ve spent my whole life overweight and I’ve let it keep me from living my fullest life. Tomorrow will be somewhat of a rebirth for me. Looking forward to it!

Get some rest and get ready for an amazing journey

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 224
GW: 165

Congratulations, Sally! I’m right behind you (Friday). We can curse over our 1oz broth in unison.

Good luck & well wishes for a speedy recovery

Happy rebirthday! Hope everything goes well, good luck 😀

My surgery is scheduled for May 24th as well. My doctor also doesn’t require a pre-op diet but I’m trying to do it for the next 3 days just to see if I can and to “detox” from all the crap I’ve been eating. It’s only been a few hours and I’m already trying to convince myself to eat.

I also took the day off before (my surgery was on a tuesday, so not going in Monday just seemed to make sense). For the first few days post surgery you'll mainly just drink and sip and sleep , so don't worry too much about pre-preparing food. Most of us did it tho! I made food for my family ahead. If you have any cleaning to do though, good time to do it. You won't be cleaning after surgery. I didn't use much from my hospital bag but phone, charger, and - if you don't already have it, go get Biotene mouth spray. Your mouth will be dry and while you can't drink immediately after surgery it's a lifesaver!

I did the same thing... that extra day also helped me to relax. You got this! Good luck and let us know how you're doing afterwards.

HW: 256
SW: 238(4/25/18)
CW: 226
GW: 165

I'm having surgery the same day as you but in Sydney! I know how you feel. I've left everything to the last minute and running around trying to get Vitamins and meals sorted like a mad man!

Thanks for all the advice. I’m preparing as much as I can as well. I even took the day off before surgery day in case I need to run any last minute errands. Excited!

Thanks for all the advice. I’m preparing as much as I can as well. I even took the day off before surgery day in case I need to run any last minute errands. Excited!

I am scheduled for 5/23. I’m also keeping busy. Cleaning the house. Making food. Double checking supplies. Hitting the gym a few more times. Anything to keep busy and keep my mind off of it.

I was sleeved on 4/10. About week before surgery, I started to make a list of everything that I wanted to bring to the hospital. What pair of PJS, chargers, pillow, blanket, etc. The day before, I packed using the list I made. I also made a list of all the movies/shows that I wanted to catch up on, so when I got home, I didn't have to search. A few days before, I went to the store and bought everything I needed after surgery. Bottle waters, Protein Shakes, Jello, any house hold items I needed, etc.
You'll be fine. No need to be nervous Just prepare everything before!

I’m scheduled for the 23rd.

I’m just making lists and preparing as best I can - have my Protein water/drinks/powder, making Bone Broth and sf jello/popsicles with protein, made a protein/liquid/vitamin daily checklist, cleaning fridge and house, etc. I already culled my closet to organize it by things that soon may not fit, things that can work for awhile and things that I hope may son fit again. I’m also trying to get things at work organized so I won’t feel any need to check in for at least a week.

This is keeping me busy so I don’t start to worry or stress. I still can’t believe how close it is to the day.