Surgery Date April 16Th..does Anyone Else Share That Date With Me?

[betterthanbefore 19]

Congrats . I'm having surgery on the 10th so a few days before you. I'm excited and nervous too. Can't wait to start my new life. Good luck and see you on the losers bench

How did it go.?

[dawnt 1]

My surgery is Monday, April 16, 7;30 am and very nervous. Finally was able to find something I could tolerate post-op. I was so worried because I just cannot stand the shakes. I like the Isopure, grape and punch. Good luck and God bless you! Dawn

[WillowsKnot 71]

Well, all you fellow April 16th sleevers.... Only 5 more days to go!!! ummmm...errr... but who is counting. LOL Every day I get more and more excited. I dropped another two pounds, so I am happy about that as well. So, while this liquid diet is not fun, it is fun to see the scale go down and I already fit into some of my spring clothes that I could not fit in before, so that has really made my day.

Here is to counting down our last days before we get to join the losers bench.

[nicg75 0]

I am also scheduled for April 16th. I am excited, but also getting more nervious as each day gets a little closer. I'm definately looking forward to the new me. Good luck to all of us!

[betterthanbefore 19]

yeap! Really nervous over here also! But here we go...let's see how this turns out:

[betterthanbefore 19]

I am feeling so depressed! What is this feeling?

[njs_star627 19]

Betterthanbefore- I was feeling the same way yesterday. Couldn't put my finger on it and realized, I Have not eaten. I am changing. Woke up with a smile on my face this morning ready for Monday!!! Keep a Journal it helps

[JodiKaye 3]

I was sleeved on 4/16/12 and I'd love to hear how you all are feeling?! I'm feeling more like me for the first time today. Not so weak and disinterested in everything. I have only been taking short 5 minute walks but reading some other posts makes me feel like I may be taking it too easy. How about some of the other 16ers?

[betterthanbefore 19]

I admire those that went thru with getting the sleeve on the 16th. I could not do it after all. I was so scared. I think what made me have second doubts were a few items such as: the hormone grehlin...and the tie with memory loss...the fact that i could never get my tummy back...the possibility of malnutrition...well..i don't feel like a failure. I am doing my best to eat healthy so that i can loose weight.please keep me updated. I wish everyone the best of luck.

[njs_star627 19]

I had my sleeve one the 16th as well getting easier each day. Gas pains are about the only pain I have at this point. Soreness is tolerable. I'm trying to up my Water intake for I have been drinking a lot of Decaf tea and crystal light. I'm walking until my stomach is kinda tight. One more week and Im entering the mushies stage! So glad ill be able to have real food, even if it is mashed to an unrecognizable state lol. Betterthanbefore I admire your honesty. I would not consider you a failure either. Only you and your mind know what your ready for. I commend you for taking the initiative to just live a healthier life style. Good luck!!!

[DNLMom 2]

I was also sleeved on April 16th. For the most part I feel okay. Definitely struggling with getting my Water in. No real pain other than soreness and also the gas pains. I have had a few episodes of nausea so am still taking the nausea med. Looking forward to Thursday when I'm hoping my surgeon will clear me for pureed foods. I'm not walking a lot yet, but am doing some stretches.

Betterthanbefore, I also appreciate your honesty. This is a VERY personal decision and if you weren't totally ready or had doubts, you absolutely did the right thing by not going thru with it.

[betterthanbefore 19]

Thanks ladies. Believe me, i see your posts and i think...dang that could be me feeling better again after surgery...but as of today i am still glad i did not do it. I think i woul of been very depressed. I hope they come up with something that works as well as the sleeve but not so dramatic. I really admire all of you. Some say surgery is the easy way out. I don't think so. It is for brave people. People that are determined to make a change in their lives. It is everything but easy.