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 am just numb. I am on my way to the hospital at 6pm UMPC Greenville PA, Dr. Christopher Meyers my surgeon.... prep starts at 7:30am, surgery at 9:30am I cannot believe I am really doing this, but I have God on my side and if it is his will I see all of my surgery buddies on the losing side. God bless and good luck and a speed recovery and no complications and after surgery we can move from pre-op to post-op. I am praying for us all:

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

tzbandtobypass - Jan 14

Thanks for all of the well wishes! My thoughts are with all of you too : ) Now our day has come, let's do this!!! Talk to y'all on the flip side : )

PS Zofran is a pill that can go under ur tongue for nausea at home, lets hope I don't have to use my stash!

For those that are newly post-op' date=' Were any of you throwing up after the anesthesia? My sister had the sleeve and was so sick after surgery both in the hospital and home throwing up for the first few days. I am so afriad of this. Anyone have this issue?[/quote']

my surgeon said more people have nausea vomiting post sleeve than bypass

Surgery today! My checkin is at 5:30 and my surgery is planned for 7:30.

Everything will go great today! Just try to relax and breath

my surgeon said more people have nausea vomiting post sleeve than bypass

Very good to know! Thanks!

I have my surgery is on Wednesday the January 16th. I was in high gear anxiety mode on Saturday what was fine yesterday. Today I want to finish packing, paying bills, making a last minute phone calls to doctors offices, etcetera. I also want to make sure I have a good grocery list for my husband. Tomorrow I spend in the bathroom lol and then Wednesday will be here before I know it! My only fear at this point is of picking up the flu well I'm in the hospital. I swear I have never gone to the hospital without being sicker when I left!

I have my surgery is on Wednesday the January 16th. I was in high gear anxiety mode on Saturday what was fine yesterday. Today I want to finish packing' date=' paying bills, making a last minute phone calls to doctors offices, etcetera. I also want to make sure I have a good grocery list for my husband. Tomorrow I spend in the bathroom lol and then Wednesday will be here before I know it! My only fear at this point is of picking up the flu well I'm in the hospital. I swear I have never gone to the hospital without being sicker when I left![/quote']

that happens insist yur nurse family friends doctor any other personnel wash hands or use sanitizer before they touch u ask if they washed their stethoscope etc... u can be a germ aphobe

Neek----->DOS: 1/22/13

Today is it! They moved my time from 5:30am to 10:30am. best of luck and prayers for all of us Jan 14th-ers!

January 15, this Wednesday. Excited and nervous!

Hello all... Had surgery 1-9' date=' got home saturday from hospital. I had to stay an extra night cause I started running a fever. Was on HBP meds before surgery but had extreme low BP post surgery. So I came home off my BP meds. Wow!! I am having pain, trying to stay on top of my meds so it doesnt get bad. The worst thing so far is the phlegm you get in your chest/throat. You have to get it up and it hurts to do so. I can not swallow pills very well because if it. My tastebuds are whacked (anyone else?) Everything is absolutely gross. I just been trying to get water in. Hows everyone else from surgery last week? R u on liquids??[/quote']

Happy everything went well for you! I had to stay and extra night too, my heart rate was irregular and in the 160's when I walked. That's cool no BP meds! The phlegm is gross but the pillow trick works, just put it over your belly! Gatorade was disgustingly sweet so I stayed away from it! I'm doing sugar free luigi Italian ice and water, tried broth but could only get 2 oz in then I was nauseous! Do you have diarrhea? I know that's a lot of info but I have had it since Saturday and its not going away

For those that are newly post-op' date=' Were any of you throwing up after the anesthesia? My sister had the sleeve and was so sick after surgery both in the hospital and home throwing up for the first few days. I am so afriad of this. Anyone have this issue?[/quote']

I was dry heaving but I had nothing to throw up it was bad

Everyone having surgery today, wish you all the best and many prayers going up! See you on the other side!

Well, I survived the 2 week liquid diet and today is clear liquids and a 10 oz bottle of magnesium citrate. Can't believe it's finally hear tomorrow! This has been such a long journey! I'm excited, anxious, nervous, happy, scared all put together. Tomorrow's the day!!!!

Well' date=' I survived the 2 week liquid diet and today is clear liquids and a 10 oz bottle of magnesium citrate. Can't believe it's finally hear tomorrow! This has been such a long journey! I'm excited, anxious, nervous, happy, scared all put together. Tomorrow's the day!!!![/quote']

Best of luck, you are going to do great. Praying for all of you.