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I have my surgery tomorrow. I've been in and out of nervousness. I'm fine at the moment. I have to be at the South San Francisco hospital at 6 am. Surgery is at 8. I'm excited. Found out in pre op class that Kaiser pays for hotel night before for me and guest and 2 nights post op for my guest since we live 50 miles away. That's a nice benefit. I'm not paying a dime for my surgery. The only thing I'm scared of is that I'm scared of waking up scared. OMG it's finally almost here.

Aloha everyone. I'm being sleeved tomorrow. OMG I can't believe it.

Your meds. Any meds that you might need that are necessities. Of course, the doctor will have to approve you taking anything. I take High bp, antidepressants, thyroid, high cholesterol meds. also if you have a sleep apnea machine, Kaiser wants you to bring that. The pillow was suggested to me. I bought a "Surgery Bear" at the Build a Bear Workshop. Her names is Giggles. She's pink, yellow, orange swirly kinda. Very soft and cuddly. She giggles when you press you paw. I need my support Bear. I HAVE SURGERY IS 5 DAYS. OMG

Thanks everyone for the sound advice and words of encouragement. HOnestly I'm so sick of eating. I went out last night with hubby for dinner and couldn't eat it all. Today I am starting a liquid diet and tomorrow is my pre op class. So tomorrow i'll find out for sure what I really need to be doing. The doctor didn't limit me to liquids only right now even though my surgery is January 5th. But I am doing it for myself because I know what a pig I've been. Once again thanks. I can't believe I'm getting sleeved in 9 days. Say what!!!

I'm getting sleeved January 5th. Doesn't seem real. Hard to visualize it. I hope it all works out. I hope I lose weight. I hope, I hope, I hope. Going to start a 10 day liquid tomorrow (for Breakfast and lunch) even though doctor told me it wasn't neccessary. I want to make sure I come out the other side strong. Class on Tuesday. Support group too. Get to meet SF David. Woo hoo

I've been doing the same thing. My surgery is January 5th. My doctor told me I didn't need to do a liquid diet leading up to surgery, but I'm going to anyway. My kid and hubby have been throwing up and sick and today my tummy has pains, so I'll start it when my tummy can tolerate it (perhaps tomorrow). Today I'm just eating bland things.

I'm getting sleeved January 5th by Dr. David Le at Kaiser SSF. I am very excited and nervous. Can't wait.

Congrats. I get sleeved in 2 weeks and 2 days. I hope I am up and at em like you are. Good job.

Hmm I'm a bit scared about the hair loss. I have fine, thin hair as it is. I don't think I'd look good with no hair. I guess I'll cross that bridge when it gets there and hope for the best.

Glad you are doing good Amber. Keep up the good work. Sounds great getting someone to help with your hair.

I'm super excited. I went to see Dr. Le today in South San Fran for my pre op appt and to sign consent forms. I actually lost another 1/2 lb. He told me it wasn't necessary for me to go on a liquid fast for 2 weeks. If I want to replace a meal with a Protein shake, then that's fine. I go in on the 28th and meet with Dr. Rainville, the anesthesiologist. And then go to the pre op class. Last night I went to a support group discussion at Kaiser in Santa Rosa. There was a girl there that just had the sleeve done in Mexico 5 days ago and another 5 months ago in SSF with Dr. Le. I was so glad I went to that group last night. So glad to have talked to Dr. Le today too. He put my mind at ease and even told me a funny story to keep in mind. I told him I'm afraid of waking up freaking out. Like super anxious. He told me they'd take good care of me. So I'm happy and content with my decision. We were at the mall tonight and I think I'm gonna get a Build A Bear surgery bear. She's pink and very cute. I'm glad to get the support here from you guys. Amber, good job getting through it so far. No leaks? Stacey how have you been?

Wow, you look amazing after your weight loss. Very beautiful. Even with your hair loss. \

GREAT. My hair is brown and gray naturally and so I dye it blonde. I have short hair. I will die if I lose my hair. I barely have any as it is. It is fine and thin. I guess I better get a cute short cut, but I don't think i can stop dying my hair blonde to go ugly brown/gray mix. I'll talk to my doctor

OK I have an appt with Dr Rainville at 11:30 - the anesthisaologist. Then there's a support group at 12;30? Cool. Is that in the same room as the orientation?

Cukie, good to hear you are doing good. We booked a Tahoe trip on the last weekend of January. Think I'll be up for at least the ride by then (with surgery being January 5th)_?

Been awaty from computer for a few days. YOu guys are so talkative. Thanks for all the info. I'm so excited. I go see Dr. Le on the 17th. SF David, are you attending pre op on the 28th? I will be there.

Been awaty from computer for a few days. YOu guys are so talkative. Thanks for all the info. I'm so excited. I go see Dr. Le on the 17th. SF David, are you attending pre op on the 28th? I will be there.

Congrats David. Maybe we'll meet one another there. I'll still be in the hospital as you go in for your surgery. I'm just super scared of the actual going under. I have heard Dr. Le has an excellent track record. I hope he keeps up with that streak for you and I. How much weight do you want to lose? I'm 5'2 1/2" and I started at 219. I want to get down to 130-135. I know I can do it.

good job. Happy dance