Hello,

I have been reading the forums for about a month and finally decided to chime in with my story. I am scheduled for VSG on August 15. I am excited and nervous all in one. I got for my PAT on Monday August 8.

I will be happy to get off the diet roller coaster. I'm 36 and have been up and down constantly as long as I can remember.

Thank you to all the veterans who have given so much advice. I had first chosen the bypass surgery but after doing more research I switched over to the sleeve. I am very happy with that choice and feel very content with it.

I look forward to sharing my journey with everyone.

I was sleeved on July 25. ANd yes you made the right decision. I feel great. Had pain for the first time yesterday because my drain was done and had shifted, Dr. took it out and I am feeling much better, already down 9 lbs from surgery date. Gained a lot of Water weight in the hospital but that was gone the first 2 days home. Came home on full liquids and have not felt hungry in 8 days. THis is awesome. I eat every 2.5 hours because the dr told me to, sometimes I forget. But I have managed to get in 50-60 grams of Protein everyday since my third day home. The water drinking has been a little harder, I really have to be more conscientious about sipping all day long. I know before the surgery I had all sorts of questions about what I would be able to eat etc. If I can help in anyway, I am here. so many people on this forum were so helpful in my decision to take this journey, I feel I have to pay it forward. Good Luck.We are here if you need us.

Hello,

I have been reading the forums for about a month and finally decided to chime in with my story. I am scheduled for VSG on August 15. I am excited and nervous all in one. I got for my PAT on Monday August 8.

I will be happy to get off the diet roller coaster. I'm 36 and have been up and down constantly as long as I can remember.

Thank you to all the veterans who have given so much advice. I had first chosen the bypass surgery but after doing more research I switched over to the sleeve. I am very happy with that choice and feel very content with it.

I look forward to sharing my journey with everyone.

I am five days before you! August 10!

hey ,I'm aug.16th can't wait. :welcome:

Aug 15th here as well. I live in North Texas. Nervous and excited all in one. My doc hasn't mentioned any drains or anything though. I am an ER nurse. 38. weigh in around 280 at 5'8. Goal weight would be 170. Dream weight would be 150. Good luck to you.

hey ,I'm aug.16th can't wait. :welcome:

I have already noticed that this is a great place for information and support, I am very glad I found it! My doctor didn't mention a drain either or some other things that I have read but I feel very informed by reading everyone elses experiences.

im auf 16th, 35 in a few weeks. 5'8" and 266 lbs now starting weight was 311lbs. just joined today.

Aug 15th here as well. I live in North Texas. Nervous and excited all in one. My doc hasn't mentioned any drains or anything though. I am an ER nurse. 38. weigh in around 280 at 5'8. Goal weight would be 170. Dream weight would be 150. Good luck to you.

New here as well; joined cause a fellow psychologist (also a really intelligent and amazing friend) that I could use more information and support. And boy was she right. On day 2 on all liquid pre-op diet; STARVING. Surgery date is August 19th and super excited and ready.

Good luck to all of you!

WELCOME!!!! You are making a FABULOUS decision. The sleeve has changed my life in such wonderful ways. I LOVE that food does not control me anymore. I look forward to shopping and getting dressed in the morning. I feel amazing. You are going to do great and I am so happy for you!!!!

I am August 15th too! Going for my pre-op tomorrow

I am August 15th too! Going for my pre-op tomorrow

Awesome. I did my pre-op yesterday and everything turned out well. The only thing that I am waiting on is for the surgeons office to get my paperwork for work. They need to hurry, I don't want to reschedule.

I got my pre-op tomarrow...gotta get up at 6, leave by 7, get there by 1030am.

only down side to my doctors office is that it is so far away.

Aug 16th here! Really nervous and excited! Look forward to losing and learning w you guys