Neverquit

Good Luck I know you will do well. You have shown great discipline in loosing all the wieght you did pre-surgery. I have no doubt you will be successful and obtain your goal.

I slept most of the day yesterday. Today my tummy area is quite sore, but other than that I feel pretty good. Liquids are staying down well. I really wanted something warm this morning so I had some diet hot chocolate with protien. I tried some of that. I had no problem and I think I felt a little more full. Hope I'm not rushing it. :biggrin:

I did get up and pick up the house a little. Didn't load/unload the disher. Still a little too much bending required for that. Working from home on my computer.

Good luck. I had my surgery today. I stayed up all night because I was so nervous. It turned out not to be that bad. Any pain is very managable. I did not throw up and I have not had any problem keeping down the clear liquids that I am allowed to have. Hopefully your experience will be the same.

Well the surgery is over and I am back at home. It went very quickly. I did not throw up. Any pain or nausea is minor. I do have some burning just under my breast bone that the doctor says comes from the manipulation of my stomache to put on the band. :thumbup:

They gave me water and popsiciles. I found the popsiciles the most soothing. You guys are right walking around did help quite a bit.

Just trying to take it easy. I am trying some broth this afternoon. We will see how that goes. I was told I can only have water (flavoring is OK), unsweetened juice, jello or clear broth for the next 7 day. Bet that is going to get old.

Just happy the surgery is finally over the the adventure starts here. My weight was down from 240 my last visit to 233. I was pleased with that.:biggrin:

Still very sleepy.....gotta go.

So happy for you. I have my surgery today. I can only hope I do as well as you.

I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. Hang in there. This is a total new life adjustment. I have my surgery today. My fear is that in a few days I will be where you are now. I just can't imagine breaking off this romance that I have with food and what I am going to replace it with. Feel free to rant if you need too. We are hear to listen.

Girl, I know what you mean. I have surgery today...all week I have been kind of withdrawn for me. Trying to process the new life I will have without the food love in my life. I am an emotional eater as well. Sometimes I feel like that time with food is one of the main things I look forward to in the day. Cant imagine breaking off this relationship, but I know it is something I have to do.

Well today is the big day. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. I'm nervous. I guess we all are. The unknown is really scary. I had an unrelated surgery several years ago that was very difficult and difficult to recover from. I think I keep having flashbacks to that and expect the worst. I know I'm being silly. Everyone has been supportive here. So greatful for this site. I know the surgery only takes about an hour and I will be able to go home afterward. Just gotta keep thinking positively.:biggrin:

I know this is really wierd. I know I'm 240 lbs with a entire host of health problems that will hopefully be improved by this surgery. But what is strange is that in my mind I am not that weight. I do not think of myself as overwieght until I am out somewhere and catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror. Or the doctor says if you would loose some wieght your sleep apnea would go away. Strange huh.:thumbup:

So happy things are getting better for you. Keep us posted on your progress. You are a few weeks ahead of me and I can learn lots from your information.

you go girl!

Doctor pre-op doctor's visit is getting close. I go Tuesday....Do you guys have any trouble throwing up? I have heard some people do. Do you begin to loose weight right away or do they leave your band so open initially that there is not a lot of change? I know I'm full of questions.:frown:

I did try to buy some protein shakes, green tea, etc. at the grocery store yesterday. Thought I would try them. Some people have mentioned them on here so I thought I should begin to experiment.

Thanks for your encouragement. Did you loose weight right away in the first month? I read yesterday some posting from people who said they were stuggling with being hungry. Did you have that problem?

congradulations. I have mine on March 1st. I fully understand your excitement. Please keep us posted. Maybe you can help ease some of my apprehension.

Why do I feel like I need to eat to everything I can before my surgery. I am so mad at myself because I know I'm over eating right now. I think it is nerves.

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Well I have been reading for a while, but now I'm finally brave enough to post. I have been approved for my surgery by my insurance company. I have my pre-surgery visit to my doctor on Feb. 16th and my surgery is scheduled for March 1st.

Have to say I am both excited and scared. I had told myself at one time that I was just going to have to accept that I was a larger person and learn to live with it. However, I started developing more and more health issues: High blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, back pain.....It became evident that I needed to do something in order to make sure that I am here to see my children grow.

If anyone has tips they can give, please do. I an use all the recommendations I can get. :frown:

Is today any better. I have my surgery on March 1 and I am trying to research what to expect.