Just got a call, surgery approved by insurance. Pre-op tests June 13th and surgery scheduled June 22 in Louisiana. Anyone else having surgery at the same time?

Hello missyj my date is June 20, pre-op June 10 so just a couple days before you are u nervous now or more excited? ?do u have to do a pre- open Diet?

Hi,

My name is Becky and my surgery date is also June 22. Start my pre op on Thursday. Getting a little nervous. Still having a hard time getting my head around it and I have had 6 weeks to prepare. Let me know how you are doing.

June 22, San Francisco, CA!

I'm completely nervous today. Only two weeks....

Congrats on your upcoming date! That is a really quick go and how great for you. Good luck and all of you keep us posted on your progress.

Congrats to you all for your upcoming surgery dates

Hi! My name is Amanda. I am having surgery June 21 with preop appts on the 14th. I am a mix of nervous and excited! This will be a new beginning for all of us

I'm so happy for you! I'll be right behind you, June 23. I'm so up and down about it. I find myself constantly thinking, "why am I doing this?" Well, of course I want to live again and be happy. But I can't help but feel doom! As if that might be my last day here on earth. Does anyone else deal with these feelings?

I did start my pre-op diet 8 days ago and it was super hard the first 3 or so days but now, of course I would love to have real food but it isn't driving me crazy. My actual pre-op class is tomorrow.

I am also excited, nervous, all kind of things going on. But I am totally ready to get this started. No pre op diet for me, doctor says liquids only day before. Only two weeks away it is so surreal that it is finally gonna happen!

I have not had to do any sort of pre-op diet either. I think all Drs. are different in that regard. I understand all the mix of emotions. Just keep telling yourself this is all for better health, better quality of life.

I just want to be able to ice skate with my kids, they are all hockey players. Or jog with them or even just play tag! At the weight I am now that all seems close to impossible!

Have you all started any sort of exercise routine? I have been walking, a lot and I feel great from that! I need the help with portions... which why I opted for the sleeve.

This is all so exciting!!!

Hi! My name is Amanda. I am having surgery June 21 with preop appts on the 14th. I am a mix of nervous and excited! This will be a new beginning for all of us

Hi Amanda! I am June 21st too! I just sent you a friend request. Lets keep in touch and cheer each other on!

Hi! My name is Amanda. I am having surgery June 21 with preop appts on the 14th. I am a mix of nervous and excited! This will be a new beginning for all of us

Hi Amanda! I am June 21st too! I just sent you a friend request. Lets keep in touch and cheer each other on!

I'm so happy for you! I'll be right behind you, June 23. I'm so up and down about it. I find myself constantly thinking, "why am I doing this?" Well, of course I want to live again and be happy. But I can't help but feel doom! As if that might be my last day here on earth. Does anyone else deal with these feelings?

I did start my pre-op diet 8 days ago and it was super hard the first 3 or so days but now, of course I would love to have real food but it isn't driving me crazy. My actual pre-op class is tomorrow.

Hi,

I feel those exact same things too!! My date is June 24th. I started my pre op diet last Friday June 3rd. It is isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Best wishes for a quick recovery!!

Cheers

Gosh, I'm so glad that I'm not the only one. I nearly cried tonight thinking about it but went to look at some before and after pictures. For that moment infelt better seeing that those people were still alive. I've had surgery before but it was unexpected. I only had a day or two to worry about my doom. Lol And I did have a major crying episode the night before but I had no choice. I'm really struggling now because I do have a choice. I'm doing this to myself and what if I'm the one that has terrible complications??!!?? Ugh! This is huge and life changing. I'm excited about where this will lead me and I doubt seriously that I would cancel but I'm still scared! it didn't help that my mom called yesterday and informed me of all the horrible things that could go wrong. And that what would happen to my 7 yo son if something happened to me!?!? I knew I shouldn't have told her. She was mostly okay with it at first until she started surfing the Internet for information. I didn't need that. Believe me, I'm well informed of complications and this wasn't an easy decision for me.

I'll stop rambling! Thanks for listening.

Hi,

I feel those exact same things too!! My date is June 24th. I started my pre op diet last Friday June 3rd. It is isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Best wishes for a quick recovery!!

Cheers

Gosh, I'm so glad that I'm not the only one. I nearly cried tonight thinking about it but went to look at some before and after pictures. For that moment infelt better seeing that those people were still alive. I've had surgery before but it was unexpected. I only had a day or two to worry about my doom. Lol And I did have a major crying episode the night before but I had no choice. I'm really struggling now because I do have a choice. I'm doing this to myself and what if I'm the one that has terrible complications??!!?? Ugh! This is huge and life changing. I'm excited about where this will lead me and I doubt seriously that I would cancel but I'm still scared! it didn't help that my mom called yesterday and informed me of all the horrible things that could go wrong. And that what would happen to my 7 yo son if something happened to me!?!? I knew I shouldn't have told her. She was mostly okay with it at first until she started surfing the Internet for information. I didn't need that. Believe me, I'm well informed of complications and this wasn't an easy decision for me.

I'll stop rambling! Thanks for listening.

Sometimes it helps me to think about all the pre op testing that we had to go through. I was thinking about this just yesterday. I had back surgery 2 years ago and I wasn't screened as carefully back then as I was for this surgery. I mean they have tested me for everything, I have had a sleep study, scope, chest x-ray, blood work, stress test, and EKG, so they have made sure that we are fit for surgery. And of course there is always putting our faith in the hands of something greater. Everything happens for a reason, and we've been given this opportunity to do something with it. What sort of liquids will you be allowed on your pre op diet? I have 4 diabetic Boosts or Glucerna per day. Up to 1200 cal, 60-80 gm Protein, and 100-130 gm of carbohydrates I am allowed broth, fat free yogurt, Jello and pudding and popsicles to make up to the 1200 cal. It's not too bad, I like to blend them with skim milk makes them taste more like chocolate milkshakes mmmmm.

Hey there,

I also am having sugery on the 22nd!! Time has flown by and I am freaking out!! Anyone else going to Dr. Almanza on the 22nd?