I just became a member to this group. I got my surgery date today, Feb 18 and have bounced back and forth from euphoric to terrified. I have tried so many things to lose weight, but this is the most radical. I really believe that this is my best chance to change my life and be healthy, but there have been a few moments today that I thought Oh my God, can I really do this? I start my pre surgery low calorie diet tomorrow and am trying to get myself in the right mind set for this. Does everyone swing back and forth like this? One minute I'm so ready and the next I am so apprehensive.

it's an hour 45 min ull be fine wont member a thing I'm 1 week in surgery I feel great

Monday is the day. I'm getting anxious.... What is everyone bringing to the hospital? How long is the actual procedure?

My bff bought ne a Burt's Bee's kit if lotions and lip balm....small size. I am taking a can of TRESemme dry shampoo. I have super oily hair! Other than that I am just taking comfy clothes and favorite house shoes! Oh and phone charger!!!!

don't take shampoo u will not shower just bring tooth brush n Chapstick n that's it n charger lol

Mine is 18th at 8...can't wait...I'm so ready for recovery to b over...lol

Surgery date 2/19/13 nervous but excited. This liquid diet is stressfull. I had chicken soup today. Couldnt take it anymore smh

don't take shampoo u will not shower just bring tooth brush n Chapstick n that's it n charger lol

I brought dry shampoo....I have super oily hair and you can spray it on....let it sit for a while and let it absorb the oil and brush out. My hair is an oil slick in 24 hours! And it's bleached!!!!!! I bought some stuff called pssssst.

hey I'm 22 years old I just had my surgery on Tuesday I won't lie I had second thoughts about it butt I was ready.. I'm tired of crying when nothing fit me I was tired of everyone not accepting me for me this was my last choice I tried every diet but nothing worked... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> but a day in the hospital was good I started walking and didn't have pain just beware once u r off the medicine from the hospital you will have alot of pain make sure u take your medicine anddd make sure u don't ask for liquid Percocet I did biggest mistake... and honestly it's best to buy a syringe may sound stupid but it helps honestly I love this app we can all talk and help each other.. I was 201 I'm down 193 and I just got surgery but honestly worse part is I like to nip at stuff soo sucks but Im okay with the Jello and all types of juice just make sure noooo pulp u ladies will be fine <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I wish u all best of luck

Why no liquid Percocet ?

I kept throwing up from it

Why no liquid Percocet ?

Syringe? I am lost liquid percocet us waaaaay better than Demerol!

Ok..I was wondering.. I am very new to this. I have my first meeting March 12 so everything I am reading is new info lol..thank you both .. How are you all doing now?

Had my surgery yesterday for the most part all went well. I only suffered stomach spasms when I woke up and into the night rather than pain from the actual surgery itself. I just did my leak test and passed so I'm sipping on my first water righf now and have to do so every 15 min until I get 8oz down, I don't regret having this surgery.. I actually woke up this morning and was like "I did it, I really did it" I'm so proud of myself and all of you who have taken matters in your own hands to do something about it. I am still under the influence of dillatin and other drugs so it is hard for me to stay away... I'll update you later along with my youtube channel karishero.

Today I'm more coherent and hvng issues drinking cuz I get nauseous..I'm on reflex meds, pain meds n antibiotics. But for most part still in discomfort.

I just had ti call surgeon because fever over101°, but I feel so good other than that I feel a little how good I feel! I could eat real food! I can drink shakes and water normally! I'd NEVER eat though! Whole pills do make my sleeve spasam

How are we doing? I was sleeved on the 18th too and I'm curious to see how everyone else is doing? I'm feeling pretty good. Haven't needed to take my pain meds. Drinking ANYTHING is so hard, I feel like it just sits in my chest. Could be the hernia repair though. Hope everyone is doing ok!

How are we doing? I was sleeved on the 18th too and I'm curious to see how everyone else is doing? I'm feeling pretty good. Haven't needed to take my pain meds. Drinking ANYTHING is so hard' date=' I feel like it just sits in my chest. Could be the hernia repair though. Hope everyone is doing ok![/quote']

I can gunk gunk gunk about 3 swallows with Water ....not so much with Protein, but I can get 10oz of protein in about 30 mind