I got my date (October 15th) and my insurance approval. I'm excited and nervous. Who else is being sleeved in October?

Yup :-( wasn't supposed to have the catheter but I've still been having trouble peeing on my own (urinary retention is an unfortunate side effect of anesthesia)... Thank goodness the NGT is out as well- that was miserable and made my throat really sore... Hoping the JP drain will be next to go' date=' fingers crossed for today![/quote']

My fingers are crossed for you. It's crazy how different all of our surgical experiences are here. Once the JP is out, you will feel much better!

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The days will roll around fast. Keep. Posting your progress. My day is coming fast. A little nervous.

You will do just fine...prayers up!!! XO

Ahh.bbq sauce... I can smell it LOL... good luck... eveyday I'm on this awful pre op diet I wake up in the morning hoping to be a size seven! I keep thinking about all the stuff I used to eat and I'm only getting like 500-600 calories now and shouldn't I just be skinny yet? That even sounds stupid to me... but whatever.. a girl can dream!

I just weighed myself. Down 7 lbs so far. But I was saying the same thing. But I said, I can do this diet now but not before..... hummmm. I'm ready now. Dedicated to change. Team gastric sleeve already.

You will do just fine...prayers up!!! XO I feel like the days are slowing down now.

I just weighed myself. Down 7 lbs so far. But I was saying the same thing. But I said' date=' I can do this diet now but not before..... hummmm. I'm ready now. Dedicated to change. Team gastric sleeve already.[/quote']

It's all about being dedicated and committed to the lifestyle changes..the surgery is not to be taken lightly- that's why the whole process to be approved takes so long. After putting my body through the surgery, and having my friends and family by my side, I cannot imagine letting myself go downhill again. This is my second chance, and I feel so blessed and fortunate to have been given one WE CAN DO THIS!

Amen!

I had gained 10 pounds after surgery.... they told me bc they had to give me so much liquids... <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> im 6 days post op and im still hurting and im hungry i cant get my liquids in ive been on 1 bottle of water for 2 days.... but i want to eat real food <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> i think i made a mistake having surgery <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> im not happy...

No you did not make a mistake girl!!!

Though we have all had different struggles and outcomes postop, we must keep our goal in mind. You have to drink your water. I'm still struggling with my liquids as well but vow to do better. You are definitely not alone!! Be strong.

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Hey all. The pain was more than I expected as well!! I've been urinating every 2 hours and thankfully I didn't have a lot of gas pain. I have however had my fair share of nausea and my face is hot but I have a normal temperature.

I've walked the hallways six times. Passed the swallow study and just had my first meal: 1/2 Popscicle, 2 cubes of jello, 5 spoons of broth and 3 oz of water over the past 2.5 - 3hours.

I'm being discharged at 6 pm.

I hope everyone's experience continues to improve.

Congratulations hun on your sleeve.... I had my surgery October 8th & doing well....

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Thanks Jil congrats to you as well!

At the INT hospital now surgery today in 2 hours. I just to hope to come out safe and sound.

Oct23rd and nervous but excited at the same time!

if you don't mind me asking where are you having your surgery Don I'm having m the 23rd

Anybody going to Tijuana the 23rd for surgery if so let me know so I can have a buddy

Hey all,

I'm here at the Marriott Hotel in Tijuana; nerves are in overdrive. They will drive me and 3 others to Florence Hospital in the morning 10/18/2013 at 8:30 a.m. Irene came by and had us sign our consents; etc. It is 8:46 p.m. here. Please add us to your prayer list. Gonna try to get a little rest. Good Night guys.