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!

I see people are taking like 3-6 weeks off.... anyone out there been thru this before?? I recovered very quickly with two c-sections and a gallbladder removal' date=' with the gallbladder removal I was back to work in 4 days. My doc tells me 3 weeks most likely but I may feel good by 2 weeks.... I am shooting for one week as i am doing this unpaid leave from work.... am I going over board?? Surgery is this wednesday!!![/quote']

I had my surgery 12/17/12. I'm going back tomorrow (3 weeks).

DOS 12/17/12

Best thing you can do for the gas is walk' date=' walk, walk! When my sister had her surgery, she told me the walking was the only way she could relieve that feeling![/quote']

Walking does relieve the gas. All I had to is stand up and I started burping. That was my main way of passing it. However after I was home, I never got up in the middle of the night to walk.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

How's the liquid diet going? How much have you lost?? It's been tough for me! No cheating' date=' but I'm just STARVED lol[/quote']

I am too! I've lost 13 pounds

I am too! I've lost 13 pounds

Congrats!!!!

Thanks!

This liquid diet stinks : / I still have another whole week to go. I'm reading alot of ur posts which helps tremendously!! I'm not in the least bit scared, medical knowledge helps I suppose but a few things I'm not excited about....mostly the catheter : / Wish me luck w/ this liquid diet this last week PLZ!! To all having ur Sx this wk my thoughts are w/ u : )

I'm on day 6 if the liquid diet. It seemed near impossible days 1-4, but day 5 and 6 seem to be better and less stomach growling. It sucks though...I had to avoid going to a family party today. I just can't allow myself to be in situations where I might be triggered to cheat. It's not worth it. It does suck though seeing everyone eat around you. I think at this stage, I would literally KILL for a cheeseburger! Lol

It sounds like we are in the same boat. when is ur Sx date? I'm avoiding stuff too...And I have 2 rough days ahead of me at wk : / My attitude is not the best, I feel like I have a BAD case of PMS!!

Hi everyone feel the same way nervous excited . I have to be at the hospital 6:30 am . Good luck to everyone. I have to say I love this forum.

Going to the hospital in the morning at 545am. Please send up a prayer for me and my family.

Thank you!

It sounds like we are in the same boat. when is ur Sx date? I'm avoiding stuff too...And I have 2 rough days ahead of me at wk : / My attitude is not the best' date=' I feel like I have a BAD case of PMS!![/quote']

My stomach doesn't handle the shakes well lol. My date is January 15th, the day after you! Hang in there. Right now I feel very depressed.

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week!

You too Chica! Thnkx! And I too am waaayyyy over the protein shakes, so I feel ur pain!

Reading smut book today has helped to take my mind off this!! Yes, I'm reading the trilogy....& I refuse to admit that in court : )

Good luck everyone! Prayers I go in on wednesday!

Feelin- what book?