Any April sleevers out there?

[FABby40 38]

I am scheduled for April 20th with Dr. Perez in Cancun, and it can't get here quick enough!

[curvyweezie 62]

Ok I went into my phone app, and if you click on the friend icon. Then go into the friends tab. At the bottom it says add friend. U can use an email address or username. Mine is weezie64. Then its sends a request like an email.

[Simone21943 14]

Hi Simone' date=' you are a week before me. I look forward to hearing all about your post surgical experiences. Have you received all your clearances yet ? What kind of pre-op diet will you have to be on ?[/quote']

Hi Lucie! Things seem to be moving at the speed of light! Today I got the email that listed all my per-op apps and most of them are happening next week. Typical blood work, and abdominal ultrasound then a couple of X-rays. I've got my nutrition class with my doctor and then a 3 hour session at the hospital (I understand they'll talk some about nutrition but its more for what to expect per and post op and to get the lay of the land at the hospital. And then I also have to get in to see my regular doc for my per op clearance. Phew!, all that and still trying to get in all my hours in at the office! It's going to be a whirlwind! I do have to do the 2 week per-op opti-fast diet. Starting that on march 25. I'm not looking forward to that but I figure it will help me get used to the post op diet ????

[LucieLady 17]

Ok I went into my phone app' date=' and if you click on the friend icon. Then go into the friends tab. At the bottom it says add friend. U can use an email address or username. Mine is weezie64. Then its sends a request like an email.[/quote']

Thanks, Weezie. I added you !

[curvyweezie 62]

If anyone else joins MFP add me!! I had my eng and pre op bloodwork done yesterday. Just waiting to start my 2 week diet on the March 28th!!!

[Simone21943 14]

How much time off is everyone planning for recovery? My doc just told me about 2 1/2 weeks - I had been planning just for two! I guess I'll put in the paperwork to be out 3 weeks and hope like any thing I can go back to work sooner!

[curvyweezie 62]

I'm only taking two weeks off. But my third week I'm only working half days. I hope that's enough time... :-/

[LucieLady 17]

I'm only taking two weeks off. But my third week I'm only working half days. I hope that's enough time... :-/

A friend of mine had the surgery and he drove himself home from the hospital !! He said that he was a little sore for a few days and the doctor told him he couldn't lift anything more than25 pounds for a month. This is a guy that LOVED to eat !! The weight is FLYING off him ! He has me wound up for success !!

[ddgnj 6]

That's great news. I'm scheduled for April 5th with Dr. Perez in Cancun. I'm a little nervous about flying back alone but knowing someone drove home after gives me hope.

[biggie_smalls 10]

April 22nd here! donledo77@gmail.com Feel free to reach out anytime!

[LucieLady 17]

Just tried the Chike Orange Creme........... Delicious ! Just like a creamcicle !!

[Babysteppin 165]

April 22nd here! donledo77@gmail.com Feel free to reach out anytime!

I'm on April 22nd too! Hello there new buddy.

[biggie_smalls 10]

I'm on April 22nd too! Hello there new buddy.

Hi friend! Congrats and good luck!

[Babysteppin 165]

Hi friend! Congrats and good luck!

Thanks! Same to you!! We're getting there

[kari61 128]

Just had all my pre-op tests done yesterday. The chest X-ray and blood work were fine, but that upper GI serious, ugh..I had to fast for the test and it took them 2 hours to do it because the girl who was doing it was new and didn't know what she was doing. Drinking that barium wasn't a picnic either but I got through it fine and glad it's all over with. My surgeon only has me doing a liquid diet the day before surgery so I'm lucky there. Can't believe it's only 3 weeks away from today! Just received my Chike shakes so I will try them this week..We're all getting closer!