Thought I'd start a thread for those of us being sleeved on the 1st. It would be fun for all of us to check in with each other after our procedures and compare how everyone is doing. It would also be a nice support for prior to the surgery because this pre op diet sucks and is HARD!!!!

Speaking of pre op diets. What do your doctors have you doing? I'm confused as to why some people only have to do a 24 hour liquid diet, while some (me included) have to do 2 protein shakes and 1 protein and green meal for 2 weeks and still others have to do 1 month of liquid! I want some cottage cheese. Anyone allowed to have that pre op? I read somewhere its ok. Just wondering. I'm only on day 3 and its hard (did I say that already?).

I am on my way to San Diego !!! It begins!!!

I'm only 45 minutes from San Diego. You are going to be very happy with the weather! Good luck on everything!

2 DAYS!!! Ahhhhhh!

Tomorrow at 3:30 I find out what time my surgery is Friday morning. I'm going to pick up some stuff tonight I want for the hospital and hopefully pack too. How is everyone else getting ready?

I know. Is this really happening for us? Seems like a dream! I leave tomorrow morning for Vegas and meet with the surgeon. Then it's last meal time. According to the nutritionist your liver doesn't have time to expand so quickly, so I get a last meal. Looking forward to that just as much as the surgery!

I know. Is this really happening for us? Seems like a dream! I leave tomorrow morning for Vegas and meet with the surgeon. Then it's last meal time. According to the nutritionist your liver doesn't have time to expand so quickly' date=' so I get a last meal. Looking forward to that just as much as the surgery![/quote']

It is happening for us!! While you're enjoying your last meal ill be feasting on Protein shakes..not fair!! Can't wait for us to be on the losers bench..we're so close!

Yes we are !!! Day 6 pre op gum has been alot of help have to do my upper GI Friday and Monday is the big day for me...Good Luck everyone!!

48 hours from now I will be sleeved!!! Very excited but nervous too :-) I hope everyone that has upcoming surgeries has a speedy recovery! See y'all on the other side :-)

Good luck !! Monday is date for my sleeve excited and nervous also ...Keep us post it on your recovering... .

It has seems like a dream up until today. I'm really feeling the pressure today. But I am excited too. Mostly nervous about the healing process. Afraid of strictures or leak. Ive lost 10 lbs in the last 10 days. That keeps me going.

So I have arrived at hotel. We are going to go shopping and try to relax a little ( if I can) I was pretty emotional this morning saying good bye to my kids. Basically up and down feeling good, scary, excited, I know my surgery is first thing in the morning. I cannot wait to just be in recovery and know I am ok, sleeved and using the tool to change my life.

So I have arrived at hotel. We are going to go shopping and try to relax a little ( if I can) I was pretty emotional this morning saying good bye to my kids. Basically up and down feeling good, scary, excited, I know my surgery is first thing in the morning. I cannot wait to just be in recovery and know I am ok, sleeved and using the tool to change my life.

Wait. Your surgery is in the morning as in tomorrow morning? Good luck and keep us posted!

So I have arrived at hotel. We are going to go shopping and try to relax a little ( if I can) I was pretty emotional this morning saying good bye to my kids. Basically up and down feeling good, scary, excited, I know my surgery is first thing in the morning. I cannot wait to just be in recovery and know I am ok, sleeved and using the tool to change my life.

Way to go albertamom! I am right behind you! Flying out tomorrow morning. Keep us updated on how you do btw I have the same feelings as you. You are not alone

Good luck to everyone who has the sleeve this week..I know the feeling a little cold feet today had a

talk with myself today and I know this is the best thing I am doing for me so ready for a new life come on

summer at the lake, jet ski,camping ect.. I am ready to be back in the life style I miss when I was thinner.

give us update...

Tomorrow is the big day!! How is everyone feeling?! I'm starting to become more excited instead of so nervous!

I'm still pretty nervous and anxious. Hopefully the excitement kicks in soon!!! Good luck tomorrow!

I am getting nervous..Trying to stay calm and focus in work. my mouth is really dry today..