abiding_idealist

That is amazing! I dont know I have even lost half that! You are doing so well!

I lived y’all. I took every bit of their pain meds but I lived and was able to side sleep

Tomorrow is the day of truth!

I completely understand. Much of my life has been made possible through coffee and this last week has been rough. I have. Shirt that says death before decaf yet decaf is better than tea I figure. My brother asked what I will try and have first and my instant reaction as coffee

I couldn't choose because my heartburn now is so bad. The doc told me RNY was highest success rate and I was unlikely to have trouble with GERD anymore. My preop diet it Optifast shakes 4 times a day with 2 cups of vegetables with one tbsp of very low calorie dressing. I have not done the best because Thursday was a long day and I got shaky so I snacked on some lunch meat and cheese (two pieces of each). I am super nervous that my liver isn't small enough but hopefully I did enough

Mac that is weird I did the same thing! I figured I could eat a pickle and that was like cucumber ( which they said I was allowed) the strong taste as the took the cravings away and they are satisfyingly crunchy

Buh 2 more days. Now all I have to do is clear liquids for 2 days and my pre-op appt. I will tell you I am so nervous that I will wake up from the surgery only to find out they didn't do it... is anyone else having this issue? I am not afraid of the surgery I am just afraid of something going wrong and I have to start all over again

So Awhite and MAC you guys will be packing by the time I come out of surgery! SO close now

LOL they are ok but the optifast makes my stomach upset so I have been trying to manage when I drink them. If I dont I have to get up in the middle of the night which is not my favorite

I am 30 which feels terribly old but it is nice to see others my age

So I will be in pre-op and you will be all done! Are you excited?

I am so jealous of you- mine is the Tuesday after and I wish it were so close!

And you too!

Teresa- It is certainly undignified but remember- the woman who laid down for this surgery isn't the one who will wake up. I am on the 10th though I am having a lap band removed as well and all those things were done for my last surgery as well. Just remember they are doing everything for your safety so your recovery will be faster and with no problems. Only one more day until the new Teresa wakes up from surgery and her whole life changes! Best of luck!

Me too but I am already on liquid- we can be buddies!

Yay! I started 3 days ago- it is rough but you can do it!

I did the exact same thing! I got the call and was so excited and all of a sudden I was scared and weepy! I am having my surgery the day after so if you want we can be buddies

I finally got my pre-op! I am scheduled for the 9th. It is starting to feel real now

Having surgery on the 10th! I am at Hamilton in Ontario!

I am scheduled to have revision to RNY on April 10th! I started the liquid diet yesterday and have been good so far but I am so tired! Does anyone else have surgery coming up? I'd love to have someone to chat with