Hey Everyone,

I'm Erin from Portland Oregon. I started this process in November and am having surgery in two - four weeks. I'm on the pre op diet, which is going great. I don't have a date scheduled yet and its keeping me up at night. I'm excited, nervous, eager.........and awake! I find sleeping is exceptionally difficult right now. I'm having surgery at the Oregon Weight Loss Center with Emma Patterson. I can't wait to have my surgery scheduled. I'm ready to get this done and start my new life.

I know is hard to wait, I was very anxious waiting to get a date as well prior my surgery,but try to stay calm,try to read about how to eat healthy after the sleeve,this forum has a lot of great info. Good luck!!!

Boy, do I remember the antsy wait for a surgery date.

Now is a good time to stock up on stuff for post surgery, like a cute nightie, robe, and slippers. Clean the house with some of that nervous energy and dig out those too-small clothes (who doesn't have at least one box of them?) and get them ready to try on post-surgery. Buy a couple of books to read and some nice lip gloss and lotion. If you don't have a food scale yet, I highly recommend getting one. Weighing is the most accurate way to measure your food. I also used a shot glass and teeny spoon and bowl for my drinks and meals in the first few weeks.

One thing I wish I hadn't stocked up on so much is food- a lot of what I bought pre-surgery I just didn't want post-surgery.

Good luck to you!

Lynda

Thanks Ladies.........I will try to focus my energy on pre surgery stuff. I love new pj's! Great way to treat myself.

I just joined this site and have been a lurker on here reading everyone's concerns and triumphs. I haven't had a date set yet, I am going to my 1st dr visit on 3/29 but I attended a seminar about the different surgeries and the risk and benefits of each. Good luck on your waiting and I plan on 'lurking' on your post's to see how everything goes!

My date is June 25. Ive cried and smilef so much this past week feeling the date will never get here and even if it does what if i dont lise the 130 lbs... Just stressed. So much my anxiety keeps my stomach upset 24/7. Im a lurker right there with you. . Angie