I'm set up for February 4th. Seems like forever away. People keep telling me, "oh don't worry". It bugs me cause I'm not worried. What seems to keep popping in my head is, am I doing the right thing.

I would like to here what others are thinking, going through.

My Doctors plan is two days preop clear liquid, not 10 like I've been reading on here. Anyone else similar?

Thanks,

Kimo

Best of luck to you Sara! Please keep us posted. Our thoughts are with you.

Starting pre-op diet today (1200 cal's a day). Surgery is scheduled for 2/22. Only have physical and final blood work to do. The EGD left me with a sore throat, which only lasted two days. Hard to concentrate on anything else.

You are so right about that, every since I started this journey this is all i can think . I eat sleep and breather Gastric Sleeve....It doesn't get any better the closer the date get, you get excited also....Best wishes with your surgery

I purchased Unjury chicken soup flavored and unflavored; I warmed up chicken broth and added the Unjury chicken soup flavored to it; It will clump, work through it with the spoon then let it sit for a minute or so to fully dissolve. I like it much better this way than with water. It is what is getting me through. Last week before I started liquid phase i mised unflavored with yogurt which was good.... Learned the hard way, scrape yogurt out into a bowl so that mixing the protein powder in well is easier.

Will try that...thanks

I started a new topic in the post op section check it out......

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/68655-february-sleevers-2013how-you-doing-after-youve-been-sleeved/#entry679387

Im one week away from my sleeve. Nervous as heck. Has anyone received answers about possible leakage after surgery?

I'm scheduled Feb 19. On day sixth day of liquid diet. It is tough but I find I'm already feeling good because I'm not eating crap and losing some weight. Yes it is tough when the rest of the family is eating 'reg' food but I'm keep thinking that this is not a sprint to better health its a marathon. Good Luck Lizzy0827!

I'm on Feb 19 as well... Yesterday the family whe to an Italian restaurant and it was rough only drinking soup while everyone else has pastas, cheeses, wine, etc... Flowing right in front of you. But ur right u do feel good and the added weight loss is a plus.

That's a good question. I asked my surgeon the same question. He replied that leakage is very rare, and only occurs in 1 to 3% of all patients. Apparently, your stomach is placed in a sterile bag during the process. This insures that there are no remnants left in your chest cavity. After the procedure has been completed, air is pumped into your stomach. At this time the surgeon can check for leaks...this process is similar to how you find a link in a bicycle inner tube...placing it under water and looking for bubbles. He told me the procedure won't end until the entire stomach is inspected for leaks.

Hello everyone. Had my sleeve surgery done Monday Feb 4th and am doing quite well. Still little sore' date=' but happy and good. Extremely grateful to be on the healing side now!! Having said that, I'm moving myself over to the Post-Forums now.

Good luck to everyone!! God be with!!

Forgot to mention....Only 6 days out and My blood pressure has returned to normal. No BP meds since Tuesday. Yay!![/quote']

Oh my god. You make me so happy. Can't wait to be in the side too:-). Any. Bad pain

Hey all! I'm sorry for those of you that i have not sent an invite to for the February 2013 Sleevers group! i have been super busy, and now I have just had 4 teeth cut out by an oral surgeon so I am just taking it easy. There is a way to join the group without me sending you an invite.

if you are using VST from your computer there is a tab on your main screen that says "Commuinity" then click the tab that says "Social Groups" a box that is titled "Group Search" will be on the right side and then where it says "Group Name:" you will put in "February 2013 Sleevers". after that there will be a rectangular black icon that says "Join Group" on the right side of the page. click that and you are good to go!

Once again, I'm sorry for not being able to keep up with everyone, I just have not had the time or the energy lately! Best of luck to everyone getting their sleeve done this week!!!

OK here we go....gotta finish packing my bags and be ready to leave in the morning. I have to be admitted the day before surgery so they can monitor my blood....then surgery is set for 7:30 wed morning. I have to stay til friday so I'll take my computer, give me something to do Im nervous, I'd be a liar if I said I wasnt. I told hubby I was leaving here a fat, flumpy old fart and coming back hell on wheels, boy is he in for the ride of his life lol.....thats ok its good for him.

Everybody good luck on your surgeries and will see you on the flip side

I will be leaving for the Hospital at 5 am to get Sleeved! I'm nervous and can't sleep. I will keep everyone posted. Please send prayers my way

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Best of luck to you! I'm praying for a speedy recovery.

Hey everybody I was approved today surgery the 26th! So happy etc etc.

Hey everybody I was approved today surgery the 26th! So happy etc etc.

Congrats!!! I'm so happy for you!!

I start my liquid diet on Feb 4th and surgery is Feb 19.

Mine is on the 19th as well! Exactly a week away! I didn't get my surgery date until last week so I've only been on the pre-op for 4 days.

Good luck to all the 2/12 sleevers!