Leave your comments below if you want to be friended into the July 31 sleever club! And give up something that is making you excited and something making u nervous. Me? Having the time off of work and coming back drastically changed and the drainage tube being pulled out. I had one with gall bladder surgery and that is the worst pain I have ever felt....

I have heard that some people are told to take a deep breath in and then release it as the drain is being pulled out. I think this sounds like a good strategy and wish the PA who had taken mine out had tried that approach. It was uncomfortable for me and sort of scary but not really painful and it was over quickly. I didn't even know I was getting a drain. Surgeon did not put it in a good place--right under the bra line and it was a pretty big incision. A little lower would have been better.

I'm most nervous about the preop diet! Lol. Which I'm starting today. I will not allow myself to cheat. I'm excited about getting my life back! We got this!

I'm July 30th - is that close enough?

Something I'm excited about: so many things really, can't wait to get rid of clothes as I drop sizes, can't wait to reach a weight I'm happy with and more importantly to know ill be able to maintain it! At that point ill be buying myself some nice, expensive clothing! Can't wait to be able to sit in any chair without pain of armrests digging into my hips. Want to go to the theatre again with hubby, want to ride roller coasters, and want to go somewhere on an airplane!

Something I'm nervous about: everything really. I'm self pay and I decided to do this 6/1 and having it done 7/30. I could have had it done even faster, like late June but wanted to wait for various reasons. I've never met my surgeon, I'll be traveling out of state for my surgery. I haven't gone through any counseling or nutrition classes and I'm worried I'm not prepared mentally. I'm also worried that my husband is even less prepared because he doesn't spend time on this site!

I'm just praying it all works out. I can't wait to feel like my outside matches my inside, right now it really doesn't!

I'm most nervous about the preop diet! Lol. Which I'm starting today. I will not allow myself to cheat. I'm excited about getting my life back! We got this!

I started today too....and my nephew is making a freaking pizza as we speak. Lol. I did a liquid diet 2 weeks ago for 5 days and it was easier than today! My surgeon told me to do4 weeks but the hospital said no more than 3 (he is new to the program) so I had to stop and start over. Killing me right now!!!!

I never noticed how many food commercials there were in tv....lol

I never noticed how many food commercials there were in tv....lol

Lol no kidding! I thought the same thing last night! And I was watching Property Brothers. Where were my non-edible Home Depot Commercial? Lol. I am now on Day 2 and my stomach is actually growling (which it never did when I did the 5 days of liquids) and I have a headache. BUT I am about to have my period too anyday so wonder if that makes a difference?

Lol no kidding! I thought the same thing last night! And I was watching Property Brothers. Where were my non-edible Home Depot Commercial? Lol. I am now on Day 2 and my stomach is actually growling (which it never did when I did the 5 days of liquids) and I have a headache. BUT I am about to have my period too anyday so wonder if that makes a difference?

I know! All I usually watch is HGTV and all night it was food commercials! I would bet your period has alot to do with how your feeling. Hope you feel better! I know this is only day 2, but today has been easier than yesterday.

I suffered headaches today and this was sucha stressful day. Normally I would eat through it. I did have a push-pop but hey that is liquid right? I did not have time to intake enough protein and if I only had a push-pop after today then I think I dis pretty good! Also I got new soft sheets I bought in the mail today so I destressing on super awesome sheets....mmmm. Almost makes up for no solid food....ALMOST! Lol

Lol no kidding! I thought the same thing last night! And I was watching Property Brothers. Where were my non-edible Home Depot Commercial? Lol. I am now on Day 2 and my stomach is actually growling (which it never did when I did the 5 days of liquids) and I have a headache. BUT I am about to have my period too anyday so wonder if that makes a difference?

You may not be eating enough that will cause a headache so try to force ur fluids too.

I am eating 3-4 protein shakes a day, one or twp V8s, liquid vitamin, and at lunch I have either a soup-in-hand tomato soup or beef broth.

Hi all I'm new here. I'm so excited to embark on this new journey. My surgeon submitted my paper work to my insurance praying that I get approve because they gave me a surgery date of July 31. Like I stated my surgery date is July 31 and my 1 year wedding anniversary is August 12. I would like to take a mini trip to the keys do you guys think that's to soon to be traveling after surgery. I'm in south Florida which is 4 hours from Key West. I Want to do something for my anniversary.

Hi all I'm new here. I'm so excited to embark on this new journey. My surgeon submitted my paper work to my insurance praying that I get approve because they gave me a surgery date of July 31. Like I stated my surgery date is July 31 and my 1 year wedding anniversary is August 12. I would like to take a mini trip to the keys do you guys think that's to soon to be traveling after surgery. I'm in south Florida which is 4 hours from Key West. I Want to do something for my anniversary.

Are you driving? My doc's office said no driving for two weeks. Otherwise it would all depend on how YOU feel. I LOVE the Keys! I have been to Key West twice. I could SO live there

Are you driving? My doc's office said no driving for two weeks. Otherwise it would all depend on how YOU feel. I LOVE the Keys! I have been to Key West twice. I could SO live there

No my husband will do all the driving.

No my husband will do all the driving.

Then I dont see why not!!! Take it easy and dont try and eat to much! I will have to wait for my Keys visit til I have mastered the sleeve because I only know where to find conch fritters and Angie's pizza down there! And Caroline's. yum! But it would be nice to go and want to do things other than food! I did do a dolphin tour once. Next time I will be thin enough to snorkel (the gettig in and out of the boat was an issue at my weight so I didnt try)

My date is July 31st and I am so ready. The pre op diet is tough but I think my mind set is, Lets do this! I have a very supportive husband and 3 kids that don't really know what is going on!!! I am so excited, I can hardly wait!!! I am a little nervous of being off work for 13 days then getting thrown back in, in the swing of things!