Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

My date is January 22 and I was asked just last night if I was nervous or worried and can honestly say no not even a little bit. That is how I know I have made the right decision for me. As far as telling people I have told everybody I know and some I don't know. As far as them judging me I don't give a rats furry behind. I have been judged all my life just by being fat. You know oh look at her she must be lazy' date=' slow, a glutton. Why doesn't she do something about it. I am doing this for me. Really don't care what others think. Most people that say this is a cop out or the lazy way are talking out of ignorance. They did not put in the hours of research. Many of them have never had a weight problem. Been on the diet roller coaster. been outcast simply by looks.[/quote']

This is so true. You can't win with some people. Screw 'em and do your thing! Best wishes!

My date is January 22 and I was asked just last night if I was nervous or worried and can honestly say no not even a little bit. That is how I know I have made the right decision for me. As far as telling people I have told everybody I know and some I don't know. As far as them judging me I don't give a rats furry behind. I have been judged all my life just by being fat. You know oh look at her she must be lazy' date=' slow, a glutton. Why doesn't she do something about it. I am doing this for me. Really don't care what others think. Most people that say this is a cop out or the lazy way are talking out of ignorance. They did not put in the hours of research. Many of them have never had a weight problem. Been on the diet roller coaster. been outcast simply by looks.[/quote']

This is so true. You can't win with some people. Screw 'em and do your thing! Best wishes!

thanks to those who provided some comments about post-op experiences. I got the call a little while ago. Have to be at the hospital at 9 Monday morning. Just want to get it over with. Trying not to go on the scale all the time so I just weighed myself at the pre-op testing last week, and again today. Twelve days on the pre-op diet...ten and a half pounds down. I'm not much of a cook and the kids are on their own so my hope for eating once everything settles down is to be able to do as I used to...pick up food pre-made at the grocery store but instead of baked ziti....a piece of salmon, and some mashed potato with it...small portions, and a full belly so I don't graze the rest of the night. That would make me very happy.

I've made to the other side...just left the hospital 15 mins ago...feeling kind of rough right now and so thirsty but l can't drink much at all without feeling sick. I know it will get better though!

I've made to the other side...just left the hospital 15 mins ago...feeling kind of rough right now and so thirsty but l can't drink much at all without feeling sick. I know it will get better though!

Congrats. I am 3 days after surgery and each day does get better.

The first full day was the worst for me and 3 days on I still have gas pain and a little of a sore throat. But each day is better.

Good luck

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Congrats. I am 3 days after surgery and each day does get better.

The first full day was the worst for me and 3 days on I still have gas pain and a little of a sore throat. But each day is better.

Good luck

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Thank you, good luck to you too!!

I'm January 18th so excited, good luck everyone

I've made to the other side...just left the hospital 15 mins ago...feeling kind of rough right now and so thirsty but l can't drink much at all without feeling sick. I know it will get better though!

great new cofoner. hope you are feeling better tomorrow

Im finishing day 5 pre op. I have been great all week. Tonight has been very hard. Its the weekend and I really am not feeling the mixture of broth with popsicles and jello . I still have not been able to drink six shakes. Ive only been able to drink 3 a day. I plan to go get a massage tomorrow to keep my mind off everything. I hope next week is better.

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Hey keyshab we are in the same boat.

I have been reading posts on LBT since July '12 but just "signed up" today. My surgery date is Jan. 21 at 9am. I am on day 6 of the pre-op diet... Today has been the most diffucult because it's the weekend and I have more free time. Good luck to all!

My surgery is jan 25th. 13 days and counting. Day 3 of diet and today I'm hungry. It's hard but I've lost 10lbs in 2 weeks.

I had an original surgery date of January 4th,2013, which they rescheduled to the 11th because my surgeon decided to go on vacation. He then decided he wanted his partner to assist and rescheduled it again to the 16th. So, I am doing my pre-op diet, down 11lbs so far, and anxiously awaiting my surgery day. I have told anyone and everyone what I am having done and have heard all kinds of comments, both negative and positive. I don't give a darn what anyone thinks, it is my life and if my MD, my gynecologist, and my surgeon all think I

need this surgery, then I will go with their advice over the naysayers. Good luck to everyone and thanks for all the great info on this forum.

Mel

Had my surgery yesterday and I'm still in a lot of pain. They did really well keeping me from getting sick- they had me smelling peppermint oil and put some kind of accupuncture bracelet on me. It was really different, but it worked. No post-op vomiting at all. Now if I could get rid of the gas pain!

question....for those who are on the 'other side'' date=' how has it been on the liquid diet? are you tolerating the liquids OK? Are you hungry? my surgery is Monday and I'm keeping an eye on all your comments so I have a better idea of what to possibly expect in terms of all things post-op.[/quote']

I'm day three out from the surgery--had it on the 9th. It's been tougher than I expected because I had a hard time with the anesthesia and the pain med. Don't really remember the day after surgery. Today is better in terms of pain. Only real pain is at the port site when I stand up and it pulls at my abdominal muscles. I've only had to take Tylenol once a day. The real pain is gas. It's awful though I've tried heat and walking. My lungs feel kind of bruised and I can't breath very deeply yet. Food is a non-issue at this point: I struggle to eat at all because not hungry and chest/stomach feels tight and full. Tomorrow will be better, I'm sure

On the plus side, I've lost 15 pounds since starting liquid and losing more will make it more worthwhile. Right now I'm just ready to feel normal again.