Hi all !! I am so glad I stumbled onto this website. Since I decided to

have the surgery, I have been "google'ing" everything I can. I found this

website and joined today. What a wonderful idea to have all the support a person

needs at this time.

I am 58 yrs old and will be having the vertical

sleeve surgery on Friday Sept 16th. Needless to say I have mixed emotions. First

being so excited that my 5'0" body will soon get rid of most of this weight. I

am now 240lbs now....ugh I know...But also a little scared since it is all

new to me. Reading alot of your stories sure helped ease my mind. Any help you can send my way to make the experience easier I would appreciate.

Not to mention your prayers for Friday will be appreciated also.

Janet

Hi Janet! Welcome to the website and congrats on your surgery date. I am sure you will do fine. Do not let the nerves get the best of you. You are taking steps to become a healthier and better you.

My surgery is tomorrow morning and I am super excited.

This site is a great resource. Enjoy it.

Stay well and I hope to hear of your progress.

Lovey, All my best for tomorrows adventure. My prayers will be with you. Keep me posted so I will know what to expect Friday.

Janet

Thank you! Sure thing. I will update you as soon as I can :-)

Hi Janet,

I will be sending positive energy your way on Friday! Your surgery is one week before mine. I hope to hear your update. This is a great site, I have been reading it every spare moment and have learned so much about what to expect.

Cheers to our improved health!

Hi Janet. My surgery was a success. The day after was rough. They did a xray and fortuntely, there were no leaks. Just swelling. Had some nausea throughout the day. Today is better. Each day gets better. I should be going home today. I'm drinking my liquids and I'm off the iv. I'm now taking the pain medicine orally.

Good luck to you on Friday. You will do great. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Lovey, So glad all went well for you. I said my prayers. Thank you for the well wishes. My husband and I go tomorrow down to San Diego (from AZ) and the driver takes us to the hotel in TJ for the night. My surgery is Friday. Mixed emotions which I'm sure everyone here has had. I can't wait to get my life back but also since I usually just go to the hospital to visit others, I'm a little nervous. I appreciate this forum more than I can say. I do have my wonderful husband for support but you all have been wonderful also.

Feel better soon Lovey.....I'm thinking and praying for you

Hi Janet. My surgery was a success. The day after was rough. They did a xray and fortuntely, there were no leaks. Just swelling. Had some nausea throughout the day. Today is better. Each day gets better. I should be going home today. I'm drinking my liquids and I'm off the iv. I'm now taking the pain medicine orally.

Good luck to you on Friday. You will do great. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Lovey, So glad all went well for you. I said my prayers. Thank you for the well wishes. My husband and I go tomorrow down to San Diego (from AZ) and the driver takes us to the hotel in TJ for the night. My surgery is Friday. Mixed emotions which I'm sure everyone here has had. I can't wait to get my life back but also since I usually just go to the hospital to visit others, I'm a little nervous. I appreciate this forum more than I can say. I do have my wonderful husband for support but you all have been wonderful also.

Feel better soon Lovey.....I'm thinking and praying for you

Janet, I know how you feel. This was my first time in the hospital. Luckily, I was at a good facility. I had no complaints. My doctor was great too. This all helps. Just take one day at a time. It will get easier. I know you will do great.

Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. I truly appreciate it. whey bit of prayer and well wishes counts. I will pray for you as well. Please keep me posted. Good luck, Janet!

Hi Janet! I am extra glad to see you on here since we have so much in common! I am 56 and had my surgery 8/31/11. First couple of days were rough, but they kept pain and nausea under excellent control. I was shocked at how well I could walk the hall by that night. My weight was 245 on the day I started my week of liquids and my last weigh in was 218, so I am really glad of that. I have not lost any in several days, but I have no problem with that. I have read enough on here to know this is normal and this too will pass. I had a couple of set backs the last few days and have gone back for fluids twice, so they are going to show up on the scales for a day or so.

I wish for you a smooth, safe surgery. Get home soon and don't think anyone is not telling the the truth when they say to sip, sip, sip! Take your meds and walk!

Kathy