I am starting this so all of us who are beginning 2013 in a big way can share stories, advice and experiences.

My surgery date is 1/21/13 and this has been a year long journey for me. I began last December with a physical and my Dr. and I decided it was time. I had to go through 6 months of weigh-ins and visits with the nutritionist before I was even allowed to see the surgeon. I finally met him in July and then was given a whole new list of tests and appointments that needed to be done. My insurance finally approved me earlier this month, but only for surgery after January 1, so January 21st it is.

I am so excited to start this journey and thank you all in advance for sharing your experiences here!

OK. Surgery on Monday. I've not been nervous till now. Had all my food Funerals today. All liquid tomorrow. Not really required, but I thinks its best. I really need prayers. I'm a needle-a-phobic and am very nervous about the IV and multiple shots that I'm gonna get. Not afraid of pain or the surgery, just the needles. Lol. I know I'm weird. Super excited about my future though. God Bless.

You GOT THIS! And of course, our support. Perhaps you can distract yourself somehow during the shot/needle process? My ideas are silly but you never know...you could envision something silly like an injection of slim slime going inside your body, (I know-sounds goofy) you could also practice counting something on the opposite side of the room like tiles, or even trace the lines of a picture with your eyes somewhere in the room, (that takes focus). But I'd for sure tell them about your nervousness-and because they do this so often I bet they have ways of helping you to relax. This part will all be over soon and you'll take that walk to the losers bench!

Best of luck and many prayers coming your way!!!

Im at ease right now... i have an education class on tuesday and surgery on wednesday!!!

That's awesome! Wednesday is my "chug-and-run" day. :[

Frogjlr I understand. It'll be over with soon. I still can't believe I'll be 3 months post op on the 17. Remember to walk as much as you can after surgery. Laying in bed will do nothing to help with recovery. And let those who want to help you help.

"Frogjlr"

I'm feeling nervous and excited and ready and then nervous again. Ooooohhhhh. I hate needles. Prayers please

You definitely have my prayers. I felt the same way the day before my surgery.

Like I told Frogjlr-you will also do great! I don't know what works for everyone else, but you'll figure it out and face your fear-you've come so far already! Best of luck to you.

PRE-OPS for less than a week more (woot woot): How are all of you doing/feeling that have surgery scheduled on Monday?

Jessica9190 - Jan 10

OMG. I feel a TOTAL mess. Nothing is ready I started taking Vitamin k today but barely remembered. Just feel disorganized. My work has been extremely strenuous lately and I just haven't had any time to think about my upcoming surgery. (Kinda good because I'm not focusing on the worries). I just feel scatterbrained.

Good luck to everyone with upcoming dates. I hope for a fast recovery for each of you

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I am afraid of needles too, prayers!

You GOT THIS! And of course' date=' our support. Perhaps you can distract yourself somehow during the shot/needle process? My ideas are silly but you never know...you could envision something silly like an injection of slim slime going inside your body, (I know-sounds goofy) you could also practice counting something on the opposite side of the room like tiles, or even trace the lines of a picture with your eyes somewhere in the room, (that takes focus). But I'd for sure tell them about your nervousness-and because they do this so often I bet they have ways of helping you to relax. This part will all be over soon and you'll take that walk to the losers bench!

Best of luck and many prayers coming your way!!![/quote']

LMBO..I will be thinking about that now. Thanks. Lol. Can't wait to be on the losers bench. Waaahooooo

I'm ready! And nervous! Very emotional. I have two babies under two so I need to be healthy and around for a while! #prayforme

Frogjlr I understand. It'll be over with soon. I still can't believe I'll be 3 months post op on the 17. Remember to walk as much as you can after surgery. Laying in bed will do nothing to help with recovery. And let those who want to help you help.

Oh yes. No laying around with me. I'm ready for the walking and looking forward to it. Thanks for the help

Quick check in for our Jan post-ops and the next round of surgeries scheduled...

POST-OP: How are you doing since surgery? Hope you are all feeling well and are as pain free as possible. BTW-congratulations!!!!! (insert cheering noise here)

MrsPolk - Jan 2

Nikempster - Jan 3

Thynnlynn - Jan 4

PRE-OPS for less than a week more (woot woot): How are all of you doing/feeling that have surgery scheduled on Monday?

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10 (nervous ' date=' scared it won't happen , READY to BRING IT!!!!!! )

Jessica9190 - Jan 10[/quote']

I'm excited but sooo hungry! I'm having a hard time getting my liquids in, the weirdest feeling like I'm fully but empty (unsettled)

I am afraid of needles too' date=' prayers![/quote']

I'll be praying for you. Everyone is like its just needles, but that's the worst part for me.. My thoughts and prayers are going out to ya

I'm so thankful I scheduled two semi-slacky days at work next week before I take off Wednesday for my chug-and-run day, then surgery on Thursday. I already feel like a cross between a tornado and 10 second Tom ("50 1st Dates"); can't focus on one thing or one spot, and CRS unless it's related to RNY, or contains my name, DOB, and medical record # ....GRRR! Constantly daydreaming (cause Lord knows I rarely sleep) about joining the losers bench...right now I feel like I'll be wobbling over, too many food funerals-how many times can I kill my stomach?

HOWEVER-I'm ready...sorta, still need to get some things and pack...(it's tough being a procrastinator of this level) :ph34r:

I'm excited but sooo hungry! I'm having a hard time getting my liquids in' date=' the weirdest feeling like I'm fully but empty (unsettled)[/quote']

How's the liquid diet going? How much have you lost?? It's been tough for me! No cheating, but I'm just STARVED lol

Ok guys...since I feel so comfortable in this thread with you all...I just wanted to (continue) to vent. I need some good thoughts passed my way! Yesterday I had a pill cam endoscopy to view my small intestines. I had a colonscopy...and the biopsy came back negative for Crohn's' date=' but with the pill cam, they are still checking to see if I have Crohn's. My surgeon said he will not do the bypass on January 15th if it's Crohn's, but he feels confident that it's not. I'm still scared though. I get my results Monday or some time mid-week the latest. Worst case if it was Crohn's, I'd have to resubmit to insurance everything and do the sleeve (which my insurance doesn't cover, but we could try).

So not only is it HARD doing the liquid diet, but it's also HARDER knowing it could all be for nothing if they do find Crohn's. I will keep all updated.

So surgery is a go for 1/15, but if it's Crohn's...it's off. PLEASE keep me in your prayers. I don't think it's that...but there's a small chance it could be.

Anyway, I'm day 5 on liquid diet and just trying to hang in there. I'll let you guys know of the results as soon as I know. Fingers crossed, please.

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Ur in our prayers everything will b fine