M scheduled for my surgery April 26th and I was curious to see who else would be walking in the shoes of April with me. Tell me how you feeling? What's on your mind? Any worries? Second thoughts?

M scheduled for my surgery April 26th and I was curious to see who else would be walking in the shoes of April with me. Tell me how you feeling? What's on your mind? Any worries? Second thoughts?

Hi Jimmy, your fellow 26th April sleever here. How are you coping? The 26th doesn't seem to be getting any nearer does? I'm on holiday with my family on the Spanish island of Tenerife at the moment. I am NEVER going to be this fat blob by the pool again (my Scottish skin is also right red from sunburn despite being lathered in Factor 50 Sunblock so I'm looking particularly attractive!!). I'm trying to start my healthy diet whilst here but I'm failing miserably:).

You got any pre-surgery jitters yet? It's strange being among the last to go isn't it, watching as one by one our fellow April sleevers join the loser's bench? It 'll soon be us:). Keep in touch. Alison

Day 2: the gas pains are minimal, but I think its from all the walking I did yesterday. My stomach is pretty sore... I had some issues with my iv clogging last night, so the nurse took it out and didn't put another one back in(she was the only one here and I guess she didnt know how?)so, I haven't had pain meds since around 9pm last night. Im also feeling a Lil dehydrated since the stuff wasnt pumping correctly thru my iv. I think I get ice chips today, which im excited about! Ive been sleeping off and on, but ots hard to get comfy.

Yeah, I had a hard time getting comfortable too. That's one of the reasons that I decided to go home rather than spend the second night in the hospital. The IV is a pain, another reason I wanted to get out of there. Good luck!

Feeling better today! I'm drinking a fuzzy naval protein drink and it is sitting very well. Going to get outside and try to do a little walk today. It's beautiful outside.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Welcome Sharonimo! Glad you're here. I'm getting sleeved 4/23 here in Michigan. Good luck to you!

Thanks again for all the news and updates. I love reading everyone's posts. Liquid diet is getting closer.....

Day 3 post op update:

Woke up twice thru the nighht to get up and walk/sip sip sip and re-arrange my pillows. Pain is minimal at this point- its still incision pain... That and since they were glued together with Krazy Glue (yes....krazy glue) they are kinda itchy and stick to my t-shirt. Hoping to put neosporin on them tonight.

I have been able to get in about 50oz of water and 45g of Protein. I drink the "Healthwise" brand and they have all kinds of flavors and in reallity, it tastes like drinking liquid jello! I think i am going to try thinned tomato soup with pro powder for dinner- this sweet stuff is getting old!

I got REALLY ambitious today and decided to take advantage of the 70 degree weather and go to the San Francisco zoo with hubby. I walked over 2 miles and felt OK- no pain- just really tired. Walking has been good for my gas and is helping aide with a BM. I dont have any nausea or vomiting yet and have a few esophogeal spasms (hiccups) that are irritating but I can deal. If they get too bad, my Dr. wrote me a script for a esophogial relaxant.

I go back to work on Monday and Im pretty sure I will be able to go back and do my job..... But im nervous about wearing professional attire and spanx. In 7 years I have not walked out of my house without a girdle/spanx and i cant even fathom doing it.

I am so glad that i can share my experience with you all and you can be prepared for when its your turn!!!

-Kat

Spending my Easter Sunday on clear liquids. Then up bright and early on Monday to check in at the hospital! Excited and nervous. My surgery was moved up to 7:30 AM, so I have to be there by 5:30. Oh I am not a morning person! Who else is going Monday? I'll be thinking of you all!

Good luck madambones!

I am scheduled for April 16th. Still conflicted and scared. I feel like I shouldn't risk a major surgery that isn't 'necessary'. Although, if I don't lose this weight and keep it off, I will have health problems later in life that will make the surgery worth it. I am really having a tough time with this and I need to get to a better place soon.

I understand how you feel cnl. My surgery is scheduled for April 19, but I have been stuffing my face as if I don't care if I gain weight before my surgery. I know I'm scared and very nervous. I just don't know if I'm in the right frame of mind to do this. This is a total life change. I got 11 more days to really commit.

I am scheduled for April 16th. Still conflicted and scared. I feel like I shouldn't risk a major surgery that isn't 'necessary'. Although' date=' if I don't lose this weight and keep it off, I will have health problems later in life that will make the surgery worth it. I am really having a tough time with this and I need to get to a better place soon.[/quote']

Whoa, Slow down and take a deep breath...

We are all in this together, trust I know the anxiety you're feeling and the doubt and fear that comes with a major life changing decision like this one.

From what I read, I see that you're more focused on the negative and not so much on the positive points of view. Well, that's why we are all here for.

Yes, this is a major surgery, but there IS a way to tell whether it's necessary for YOU or not.

1. Is it really easy for YOU to lose all that weight AND keep it off with the sheer power of your own without assistance?

2. Can you live with the decision of not going through with the surgery later down the line if you fail to lose the weight?

3. Can you suppress your appetite on you own accord?

4. Will you be happier without going through with the surgery?

5. Are you willing to risk a healthier lifestyle for one that is associated with obesity?

I only ask because these are the questions I pose to myself every hr of everyday and if your answer is NO to all of these questions, then you can say that is a neccessity...

I have a lot more questions but these are my motivators.

@madambones, I'm scheduled for Monday as well. Good luck!

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Hi Jimmy' date=' your fellow 26th April sleever here. How are you coping? The 26th doesn't seem to be getting any nearer does? I'm on holiday with my family on the Spanish island of Tenerife at the moment. I am NEVER going to be this fat blob by the pool again (my Scottish skin is also right red from sunburn despite being lathered in Factor 50 Sunblock so I'm looking particularly attractive!!). I'm trying to start my healthy diet whilst here but I'm failing miserably:).

You got any pre-surgery jitters yet? It's strange being among the last to go isn't it, watching as one by one our fellow April sleevers join the loser's bench? It 'll soon be us:). Keep in touch. Alison[/quote']

Hi Alison, I'm actually more excited then most people to be honest lol.

Yeah the days are passing by slow but I call them funeral days so I enjoy them as muh as possible because after surgery there will be a new and actively progressing me. No Pre-surgery jitters, yet, but I guess I won't feel any of that until I'm actually on the table and things start to feel surreal lol.

To answer your question on whether it feels strange to be the last to cross over to the losers bench, I can honestly tell you it's very fitting for me because when my surgeon asked me, "what day do you want to have the surgery on? 4/1? 4/7? 4/18? Or 4/26th?" I chose the latter, because it will land on the same day I decided to make up my mind, in 2011, to go through with the surgery ... It will be my one year anniversary on my fight against obesity lol

I hope your vacay is going great with the family!!! My next vacay will be in August, I'm going on a huge family reunion cruise so it should be amazing.

Day 3 post op update:

Woke up twice thru the nighht to get up and walk/sip sip sip and re-arrange my pillows. Pain is minimal at this point- its still incision pain... That and since they were glued together with Krazy Glue (yes....krazy glue) they are kinda itchy and stick to my t-shirt. Hoping to put neosporin on them tonight.

I have been able to get in about 50oz of water and 45g of Protein. I drink the "Healthwise" brand and they have all kinds of flavors and in reallity' date=' it tastes like drinking liquid jello! I think i am going to try thinned tomato soup with pro powder for dinner- this sweet stuff is getting old!

I got REALLY ambitious today and decided to take advantage of the 70 degree weather and go to the San Francisco zoo with hubby. I walked over 2 miles and felt OK- no pain- just really tired. Walking has been good for my gas and is helping aide with a BM. I dont have any nausea or vomiting yet and have a few esophogeal spasms (hiccups) that are irritating but I can deal. If they get too bad, my Dr. wrote me a script for a esophogial relaxant.

I go back to work on Monday and Im pretty sure I will be able to go back and do my job..... But im nervous about wearing professional attire and spanx. In 7 years I have not walked out of my house without a girdle/spanx and i cant even fathom doing it.

I am so glad that i can share my experience with you all and you can be prepared for when its your turn!!!

-Kat

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Keep it up!!! We are all cheering for your success!

Hi all April Sleevers.

Just thought I'd post a little something on here that I've just noticed.

I'm currently on a holiday that we booked last year pre-decision to have VSG. We are in a gorgeous hotel on a Spanish island (bear with me I'm getting to the point:) ). This hotel is full of slim European people (slightly regretting my food funeral antics!) and all meals are buffet style. I was resigned to the fact that I was forever going to have to eat in a different way from everyone else and would forever have to make excuses. However, I've been watching how these people eat (not stalking them you undertand:) ). I've had a lightbulb moment. These European guest have always lived and eaten this way. They eat small amounts, the same sized portions that we will soon be eating, lots of protein and they take a long time over their meals! For those who do not want to disclose your surgery there really is no need (other than the initial rapid (hopefully!) weigthloss). These guests are slim, healthy and look relaxed around food. Roll on the 26th!