August 2013 Roll Call

[natynat22 95]

Leaving now for surgery. Thanks for all the well wishes

Good luck!!!! My thoughts are with you!!!!!

[natynat22 95]

How long was your hospital stay?

3 days! I had the best experience!

[tab8828 0]

I thought I would kick off the fun for August Sleevers! So here we go!!

I am scheduled for Monday August 19th! Let the countdown begin!!

I'm scheduled for August 22!! Still feeling nervous. I can't get this idea out of my head that I can do this on my own. 15 years of trying has proven that I can't.

Just yesterday a Facebook friend posted a warning to anyone thinking about weight loss surgery. She's had several blood transfusions and she said she regrets having the surgery. So that's all I could think about last night. I think maybe she just didn't follow the health plan.

Does anyone have words of encouragement?

[natynat22 95]

I'm scheduled for August 22!! Still feeling nervous. I can't get this idea out of my head that I can do this on my own. 15 years of trying has proven that I can't.

Just yesterday a Facebook friend posted a warning to anyone thinking about weight loss surgery. She's had several blood transfusions and she said she regrets having the surgery. So that's all I could think about last night. I think maybe she just didn't follow the health plan.

Does anyone have words of encouragement?

Honestly, everyone has different experiences! But honestly I have had the ideal recovery this past week! So not everyone has bad experiences! I thought fr certain something would go wrong and almost backed out several times!!! But everyday i wake up I thank God for giving me strength to follow through! You can do this! It's worth every second!

[natynat22 95]

Stay strong! You are kinda like my motivation right now lol. Your surgery seemed to I so well! I really pray mine goes as smoothly!

Awe! Thanks! Well I'm glad my recovery is giving you motivation! Because honestly I almost backed out several times out of fear!! You will do great....just follow everything they tell u to do!!! Ill keep u in my thoughts!

[Disneymomma4 26]

My surgery is tomorrow and I'm freaking out. I'm so scared of complications. What if I don't wake up? Should I write goodbye letters to my kids and husband "just in case". I had Lapband 2 years ago and I don't remember being this scared and nervous. :/

Scheduled for lapband to sleeve-8/9. CW-279. Sent from my iPhone using VST

[desertgirl6801 63]

My surgery is tomorrow and I'm freaking out. I'm so scared of complications. What if I don't wake up? Should I write goodbye letters to my kids and husband "just in case". I had Lapband 2 years ago and I don't remember being this scared and nervous. :/

Scheduled for lapband to sleeve-8/9. CW-279. Sent from my iPhone using VST

I thought about writting a letter to my daughter but I couldn't stop balling enough to even get through the first sentence. Just think, soon you'll be healthier happier and stronger for your husband, your kids and most importantly for you!! You've come this far, you can do this! Prayers are with you!

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[futureloser 190]

We have all had the same fears and worries. That's why the vets here encourage everyone to research, research, research. Some people have complications including death. Some, like me, had no issues whatsoever. Any surgery has risks, in fact just going outside or driving your car is a risk, but we have faith that we know the dangers and we are prepared. Have faith in your surgical team, follow their recommendations and you should be fine but there are no guarantees. I also thought about writing letters but I never did. Do what you feel you want to do about that. I wish you all a happy and healthy journey!!!

[Lilly43 20]

August 22 after waiting for 7 months I'm so excited ????

[Kathie5353 53]

Pre-op visit today. Surgery 8/27!!! I have a hiatil hernia though.Doctor said he will fix it when he does the sleeve. I never knew I had it! Anyone else had this and still get sleeved?

[MrsRaychJ 18]

Hey all! One week out!! I am officially starting my liquid diet although I was wanting to do it yesterday, but ended up crying in a Chinese restaurant instead. I was going to just journal about it but thought that some of my fellow VSG ers would get a laugh out of it so I started a little blog. Please check it out and let me know what you think, and if you can relate.

http://mrstinytummy.blogspot.com

[nyorker 67]

Hey all! One week out!! I am officially starting my liquid diet although I was wanting to do it yesterday' date=' but ended up crying in a Chinese restaurant instead. I was going to just journal about it but thought that some of my fellow VSG ers would get a laugh out of it so I started a little blog. Please check it out and let me know what you think, and if you can relate.

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Chinese food is great here in NYC lol.

[MrsRaychJ 18]

Chinese food is great here in NYC lol.

Don't rub it in!

[MemphisChik 27]

Aww sweetie! I'm sorry for the crappy Chinese food. I'm sorry your "last hoorah" wasn't what you expected it to be. But look... you WILL enjoy Chinese food again!! Just not in mass quantities! You may not tolerate all that you used to, but you will find things that will satisfy you just the same. Hang in there, darlin'! I know it's going to be awesome

[gamergirl 4,609]

Well today I am struggling. Surgery was a breeze and hospital stay easy as pie. I have has little to no pain and little to no nausea. Ideal patient you say? Well I have been really struggling with hunger! Not enough Protein? I thought 80 g would do! Head hunger!? Maybe? Plus is that I'm down 22 lbs! I know this will pass once i move on to puréed! These liquids are getting boring! Ugh!

I have dreamed about food for two days now. It's not just you. Visions of sandwiches and Soup and kebabs and rice are dancing through my head. It's all calling me seductively. And I'm drinking shakes and Water instead.