Surgery 3/26/12....new To Vsg

[Caner1 0]

Hello...I started this journey 2 yrs to go with my wife, she was approved and I wasn't. She has lost over 100 lbs with a sleeve, now it is my turn. I have weighed up to 318 lbs now i way 298, due to a 3 week LQD. My surgery is Monday and i am getting nervous, I keep thinking how much less i will be able to eat, but that is why I am here! Well I am going to go now. Hope to meet new people going through the same thing!

[Jack Fabulous 35]

I was 330 lbs a month ago before surgery. I had my surgery 4 weeks ago and I'm now down to 285. Sounds like you are in a similar boat. Everyone gets scared before surgery. Here is what I wrote in my blog the night before my surgery. http://jfabulous43.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/talk-me-down-off-this-ledge/

Hang in there! We are here to support you.

[topgun 63]

Hi, guy! I'm right behind you with a surgery date of 3/28! I started the Kaiser Options program last November at 337 lbs and am now at 281. I'm setting a weight goal at around 210 (I'm 6'5"). I don't know about you but these last few days pre op are pretty tense. I just want to get it behind me at this point but I am looking forward to the journey and a new "normal" me. Best of luck on your surgery. Keep us posted about your progress!

[lissam 3]

My surgery is also 3/26. I am excited and nervous. This forum is wonderful. It's nice to hear other people's success stories.

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[Caner1 0]

Thank's for the words of encouragement.

[Caner1 0]

Hey lissam, good to hear you are the same as me....where is your surgery.

[sleeve 4 me 910]

Welcome! and congrats!

[Caner1 0]

Thank you Sleeve 4 me.... My wife's story is similar to yours in the weight dept.

[Caner1 0]

Top gun i know how you feel, Yes it is pretty intense, i feel like i'm making a mistake in a way.I am hungry!!!!! Be glad when this is over, Good luck with your surgery and Hope all is well after!!

[lissam 3]

My surgery is at kaiser Fremont ca. Good luck to you

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[realwmnhavcurvs 5]

I'm having surgery on Tuesday and I'm feeling nervous too.. Lol I guess being nervous is normal, I'm not thinking about what I won't be able to eat instead im thinking of how I will be able to control how much of what I eat. Good luck to you on Monday

[Caner1 0]

lissam...Thanks for the kind words and good luck with yours

realwmnhavcurvs...I know how you feel and the Not eating was the hardest for me. I am having the same thoughts as you about how much can i eat when i get to eat. Good luck with your surgery on Tuesday and make sure you take Gas X strips you will need them!

[Caner1 0]

Well it is 9:35 CDT and I have to be at the hospital at 5 am, kind of nervous. went to church saturday and got prayer on for this surgery and i do feel a little less stressed, I wish i could just eat 1 last time ,but i know that won't happen. Don't know if i will sleep due to getting up at 3am to shower and to get there on time! Well its time to say later till the next time i log on!

[mwilson4040 28]

Hi congrats when you read this you will be groggy and recovering. Lol i am just under 1 week post op and down 25,pounds ( 10 preop) tye first night was ruff but walk asap and amap. Just sleep when you can and relax as much as you can. Everyday i get a step back tov100% recovery but skinnier. Anyway good luck happy sedation dreams and keep updating

[Caner1 0]

Thank you all for the well wishes! The 1st morning, the barium swallow got me lightheaded and clammy, was sick all day and i was kind of regretting doing this.But after some pain meds and a nap i felt a whole lot better.Was in hospital for 3 days including surgery, i requested the extra net cause my left side was hurting big time!

Had no problem downing my Water on 1st day i was doing 1ounce shots back to back for 4 times than 15 minutes later i still could do 2 more, then 2 more and then 2 more no problems then i would take a nap. On checkout day Doctor came in and said i had an hernia and they fixed it and by looking at my drinking pattern he said i can start Phase 2 full liquids. Home now Wed!everything was good had 45 ounces of Isopure with 40 grams of Protein as my main drink, had a Popsicle, a taste of Tomato juice, a Jello , about 4 oz's of chicken broth! No problems!! Thank God!

took a 25 minute walk felt good, Thursday was very good no pain what so ever and basically repeated Wed.Went to bed Thursday nite and I woke up with my 7 yr old son kicking me in my left side while having dreams! Now on Friday left side very sore again . Well its been nice relaying my info to people who are going thru the same thing.Good night and God Bless!!