I'm too excited the new me begins on May 6th!!!!!! I can't believe this is actually going to happen. Yay!

Hi everyone!! Just started my pre op diet this morning!! Getting very excited but nervous too. Realization is starting to settle in and I hope I am making the right choice. I do have one question. What do you tell your children (that are old enough to know you are going to the hospital) what you are going in for? In addition to every part of this life changing event? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

dr name? where u from?

Dr. Reilly Houston TX surgery date May 24

Hi everyone!! Just started my pre op diet this morning!! Getting very excited but nervous too. Realization is starting to settle in and I hope I am making the right choice. I do have one question. What do you tell your children (that are old enough to know you are going to the hospital) what you are going in for? In addition to every part of this life changing event? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

I have the same kid issue (15, 13, & 11yo)

I have been preparing the kids for a while telling them I am seeing a doctor and a nutritionist to help me lose weight and get healthier. My kids are all big outdoors fans and we camp and hike. Obviously, I can't keep up. So I tell them I want to be able to do more stuff with them.

I have not told them I am getting surgery. Nor have I told any family or friends. I'm just telling them its another "procedure" like the sleep study, EGD, or stomach emptying studies I have had.

I am going in may 1st. Scared and happy at same time. More worried about kids at home for 36 hours without me. My sister is coming in day after surgery. I have 20 year old who is good at keeping things going but my 14 year old son autism and can be a hand full sometimes. Also 12 year old son has been scared a little of me going into hospital. Is ok if I work there just not stay there! I am a labor and delivery nurse. I am looking forward to it all just not recovery. I have been mourning food a little but not as much I thought. Went shopping for food yesterday and was ok. Only wanted to cheat when kids had pizza for dinner. I don't care about the crust I just wanted the cheese. Had to have a spot of real food yesterday. Went to work for skill lab I though I would only be 2 hours was there 4 started to feel low blood sugar like I was going to pass out. Got an egg from the cafe. Was better after. Still did liquids in pm and this morning. Will not kill myself over this. Only 6 more days!

I'm too excited the new me begins on May 6th!!!!!! I can't believe this is actually going to happen. Yay!

Hey I'm new here but saw the question. I'm a June sleever my date is June 24 th. I wish you well on your journey.

Hey I'm new here but saw the question. I'm a June sleever my date is June 24 th. I wish you well on your journey.

I'm happy for u.. its always good talking to people that's doing the samething.. good luck with yours ..

I wanted to share this with all my May sleever buddies...Its from Joel Osteen

Today, declare that you will overcome every obstacle, outlast every challenge, and come through every difficulty better off than you were before.

Smiley i NEEDED that. Thank you!

I am going in may 1st. Scared and happy at same time. More worried about kids at home for 36 hours without me. My sister is coming in day after surgery. I have 20 year old who is good at keeping things going but my 14 year old son autism and can be a hand full sometimes. Also 12 year old son has been scared a little of me going into hospital. Is ok if I work there just not stay there! I am a labor and delivery nurse. I am looking forward to it all just not recovery. I have been mourning food a little but not as much I thought. Went shopping for food yesterday and was ok. Only wanted to cheat when kids had pizza for dinner. I don't care about the crust I just wanted the cheese. Had to have a spot of real food yesterday. Went to work for skill lab I though I would only be 2 hours was there 4 started to feel low blood sugar like I was going to pass out. Got an egg from the cafe. Was better after. Still did liquids in pm and this morning. Will not kill myself over this. Only 6 more days!

Ceji.. STAY STRONG! i know you can do this, everything will go well for you.. Im excited like you and nervous and scared that im putting my family through this but all will be well.. Keep it up.

May 8th here!!!!

Mine is May 6th I'm super excited!!!

My surgery anniversary is May 20th. Its been almost a year and I am down 103 lbs so far.... 6 lbs to onederland!!! you all will do amazing

Do you have pics?

I am a May Sleever my self. We both will have it done on May 6. I wish i was as excited as you are but we will see after the protein shakes begin on Monday. Good Luck!

May 20th for me!! I'm getting excited!!

Hello sleever sister we only have 25 more days OMG!!!! This is real. I start 2 weeks of liquids on the 6th, what about you?

Do you have pics?

That is my date, 25 days away. I hope I am half as succesful.

I have the same kid issue (15' date=' 13, & 11yo)

I have been preparing the kids for a while telling them I am seeing a doctor and a nutritionist to help me lose weight and get healthier. My kids are all big outdoors fans and we camp and hike. Obviously, I can't keep up. So I tell them I want to be able to do more stuff with. them.

I have not told them I am getting surgery. Nor have I told any family or friends. I'm just telling them its another "procedure" like the sleep study, EGD, or stomach emptying studies I have had.

[/quote']

Thanks for the advice. Good luck in your journey!! Keep me posted on how you do