January 2012 Sleevers!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

OMG! I'm so close to the day. Will be at the hospital at 5:30am tomorrow. The anesthesiologist will check and determined if I can go under with this cold and cough. Hoping for a miracle!

good luck! I know you don't want the cold to postpone things, but...coughing may cause you pain after surgery, so may be for the best if doc says you need to wait

[MzPecanBrown 86]

Good luck to all who are very newly sleeved and those awaiting upcoming surgeries over the next week! Each day gets better! Tomorrow will be 2 weeks exactly for me and I'm down 20 lbs. I'll be returning to work tomorrow, also.

[jewelwithin 13]

Curvy & Swimmer...I'm in NC, too, also GSO. I went to Dr. Bruce, who is out of Cary but they are opening an Alamance office so I had the surgery there. LOVE doc Bruce!!

[Swimmer 199]

Curvy & Swimmer...I'm in NC, too, also GSO. I went to Dr. Bruce, who is out of Cary but they are opening an Alamance office so I had the surgery there. LOVE doc Bruce!!

Hi! How are you healing?

I'm happy everybody seems to be doing well. I think this board has saved my sanity and my families. I can't wait to join the January sleevers. I was supposed to be at the end of December so the delay had felt like forever. It feels crazy that I have only one more full day.

I'm trying to keep my expectations realistic. I've always been a slow loser and expect that may not change. I have to fight away the thoughts that this too will be a failed attempt. Just enjoying every part of the journey and staying positive and keeping things in perspective.

I'm so excited to get on with the rest of my life. I can't wait to get off the sidelines of my life and actually play again. I feel so blessed to have found what I pray is the answer to my prayers and hope to help and mentor others through the process. I've already learned so much about myself and am continuing to figure out why I do the things I do. Learning to eat to live, and divorce myself from food being a part of everything.

Those of you newly sleeved, sending healing thoughts. Those sleeve sisters getting sleeved with me this week special prayers for us all. I'm excited to have so many folks to share our journeys together. It's not going to be easy, but life as we know it pre sleeved isn't so hot either. Let's get healthy. Thanks for the support!

[MzPecanBrown 86]

Curvy & Swimmer...I'm in NC, too, also GSO. I went to Dr. Bruce, who is out of Cary but they are opening an Alamance office so I had the surgery there. LOVE doc Bruce!!

Wonderful! It's great to connect with people at home!

[Bypassjourney 88]

I am glad to know I am not alone with my consuming thoughts of the surgery. I am six days away! I will keep myself busy this week getting things ready and ensuring I have all the supplies needed for post-op. I will have very little help when I get home so I am trying to make sure I have it all together beforehand.

Prayers for those already sleeved and congratulations to those over the next few days. I hate to wish away the time, but oh how I hope these next six days fly by.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

I am glad to know I am not alone with my consuming thoughts of the surgery. I am six days away! I will keep myself busy this week getting things ready and ensuring I have all the supplies needed for post-op. I will have very little help when I get home so I am trying to make sure I have it all together beforehand.

Prayers for those already sleeved and congratulations to those over the next few days. I hate to wish away the time, but oh how I hope these next six days fly by.

It sounds like everyone feels the same way while waiting. I sure did and like you got everything in order so I don't have alot to do when I return home, made a packing list and got stuff together little by little for 2 weeks. Now I am sleeved!

[HeatherF 11]

My surgery is tomorrow and I have to be at the hospital by 0600 I am case #1.. nerves in my gut.. I haven't had much to eat today but I have been busy so so busy.. I did do my Water and a sugar free pop and a sugar free jello.. I can't handle having broth again... LOL even though I know this is what I am up for for a week after surgery..

[emvanveelen 13]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to tell all of you that are waiting to be sleeved, good luck!

I am one week out and have been having a few minor issues. Everything that goes in comes out, not vomit if you catch my drift. I called my doctor today and he said he wants me to start with the mushies (scrambled eggs and cootage cheese and such) on Saturday instead of waiting. He thinks it is from being on the liquids too long. I never thought I would be SO excited about eating eggs and cottage cheese. LOL! The pain is getting MUCH better and easier to handle. I haven't taken anything for it in about three days. I am having a HUGE issue with trying to get Protein in. I just can't stomach the drinks! YUCK!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to tell all of you that are waiting to be sleeved, good luck!

I am one week out and have been having a few minor issues. Everything that goes in comes out, not vomit if you catch my drift. I called my doctor today and he said he wants me to start with the mushies (scrambled eggs and cootage cheese and such) on Saturday instead of waiting. He thinks it is from being on the liquids too long. I never thought I would be SO excited about eating eggs and cottage cheese. LOL! The pain is getting MUCH better and easier to handle. I haven't taken anything for it in about three days. I am having a HUGE issue with trying to get Protein in. I just can't stomach the drinks! YUCK!

Which Protein drinks have you tried? EAS AdvantEdge Carb control RTD, r my fav. Choc fudge tastes like yoohoo, strawberry-Strawberry Quick, Cafe caramel-ice coffee. Before surgery, I actually craved those shakes.

I am 3 days out and struggling to get enough Clear Liquids. Every teenie sip, takes several seconds to get from my esophagus to my sleeve. I can actually feel and hear it go through, cool and gross at the same time. Other than that I am just tired and weak, to be expected, when only on Clear Liquids. Sat. I get to have my Protein Shakes, kinda excited and nervous.

Good luck to everyone pre and post sleeve.

[Tenshi 34]

I'm three full days out from surgery and kind of starting to feel human again. Comparing how I feel today to how I felt yesterday is like night and day! If you're just coming out of your surgery, hang in there. You'll start coming around in no time.

[emvanveelen 13]

Which Protein drinks have you tried? EAS AdvantEdge Carb control RTD, r my fav. Choc fudge tastes like yoohoo, strawberry-Strawberry Quick, Cafe caramel-ice coffee. Before surgery, I actually craved those shakes.

I am 3 days out and struggling to get enough clear liquids. Every teenie sip, takes several seconds to get from my esophagus to my sleeve. I can actually feel and hear it go through, cool and gross at the same time. Other than that I am just tired and weak, to be expected, when only on clear liquids. Sat. I get to have my Protein Shakes, kinda excited and nervous.

Good luck to everyone pre and post sleeve.

I will try those shakes! Thanks! I am not a big strawberry drink person. But I will give the chocolate ones a try.

[Tif 2.0 141]

Well, tomorrow is the big day. I started this process on August 16th and I thought it would never come. Since my surgeon didn't require a liquid pre op diet, I did a modified one on my own. I did have a healthy dinner every night. No 'Last Meal' binge at all, other than a filet of fish last week. It was good and I don't regret it. LOL! I ate apple slices with it and drank my Protein shake.

My son is nervous for me and so that makes me nervous for him. He asked me if he was going to see me again. My eyes welled up. He's only 5. I'm taking him to my inlaws tonight and he's going to stay with them until Monday. That way it will give me a few days recovery without having to worry about taking care of his needs. I can focus on me. I told him I would call him before surgery and then call him right after I wake up and can hold a phone. But that his Ya-ya (godmother) will call him as soon as the Doctor comes out and tells them that it's over.

He agreed to this but then asked if we could sing his favorite song. Three Little Birds. I've been doing just fine with my nerves until this morning. Until this conversation.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

I will try those shakes! Thanks! I am not a big strawberry drink person. But I will give the chocolate ones a try.

at Walmart they are $4.74/4pk and Shoprite has them for $4.79/4pk and this past Sunday 1/22, paper, had a $1.00 off any EAS product. Before surgery, that is how I stocked up, I got a bunch of these coupons from a clipping service.

http://www.thecouponclippers.com even though they cost .12/cpn, you can save alot of money on them, if you like them.

[hadouni 301]

Tif 2.0 - my heart goes out to you. My son is only three so I just told him I was going to the Dr. I did get out a journal I started when trying to get pregnant with him and I wrote to him telling him how much I love him and that I was doing this for the both of us. I went and had my will & trust updated too... Hope your surgery goes off without a hitch! big hugs!!