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!

that is awesome for only being about a week out!

I was including my pre-op liquid diet weight loss in that 15 too lol!

At md office now...highest wt 310, today's wt 283 : ))) It's working~Woo Hoo!!!

Before pics taken jan 1st' date=' DOS jan 9th, after taken jan 21st... Thoughts??

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Lookin good girl!!

I was including my pre-op liquid diet weight loss in that 15 too lol!

Did you gain any from surgery (gas and fluid)?

I'm never exactly sure what to include, its confusing since I came out heavier than when I went in. If I go from when I started my pre-op liquids I was 236.8, went down to 233.8 dos, (loss of 3) then up to 239.8 so a gain of 6, and am now at 225.1. Do I count the 6lbs I gained and then lost from surgery (14.7) or do I just say I lost 8.7?

See, this is what happens to a brain lacking caffeine-nothing but mush, lol.

Did you gain any from surgery (gas and fluid)?

I'm never exactly sure what to include' date=' its confusing since I came out heavier than when I went in. If I go from when I started my pre-op liquids I was 236.8, went down to 233.8 dos, (loss of 3) then up to 239.8 so a gain of 6, and am now at 225.1. Do I count the 6lbs I gained and then lost from surgery (14.7) or do I just say I lost 8.7?

See, this is what happens to a brain lacking caffeine-nothing but mush, lol. [/quote']

I did gain! I gained 9lbs when I got home but quickly lost it. I count my total weight loss for both 2 week liquid diet pre-op and weight loss after surgery!

Best news of all? I've been passing gas! Lol! I think I'm on my way now and the long bumpy road is about to finally smoothen a bit <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> By the way' date=' passing gas is a GREAT SIGN. All you post-oppers must look for this. I've been walking TONS and this seems to be the ONLY thing that helps. After 4 days, I think I may be able to try ice chips and water today at the hospital after swallow test. Very excited![/quote']

So glad to hear you are on the right road to recovery! Prayers are coming your way! I also wanted to thank you for the amazing positivity you give- even when you are at your lowest with good reason! Hang in there girl!

Did you gain any from surgery (gas and fluid)?

I'm never exactly sure what to include' date=' its confusing since I came out heavier than when I went in. If I go from when I started my pre-op liquids I was 236.8, went down to 233.8 dos, (loss of 3) then up to 239.8 so a gain of 6, and am now at 225.1. Do I count the 6lbs I gained and then lost from surgery (14.7) or do I just say I lost 8.7?

See, this is what happens to a brain lacking caffeine-nothing but mush, lol. [/quote']

Don't count the water weight. Count from when you went in on DOS. :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Don't count the water weight. Count from when you went in on DOS. :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

that makes good sense to me-and i'm very ok with -8.7lbs.

Ok so today should be my morning. I scheduled to be in the hospital at 9.15 am and I am hoping they will still do the surgery as I have Hana cold since Monday but been on a high dose of meds. Clear when I blow my nose but I lost my voice because of the extreme cold we have had over the last few days which normally happens this time of year. I can take a deep death with no problem but still feel dry in the nose.

Wish me good luck as my family came from Ohio to MA to take care if my three kids for me so they are counting on today being the day as my husband works a lot. They can't come back for a few months I today isn't it.

Thanks for the good thoughts.

Shannon

Good luck. I have been dealing with a dry cough same thing.

So glad to hear you are on the right road to recovery! Prayers are coming your way! I also wanted to thank you for the amazing positivity you give- even when you are at your lowest with good reason! Hang in there girl!

Thank you!!! <3

I am in and ready to go. Just waiting for the dr to cow but all my tags are on and they said 10.45-12.45 and then recovery. Wishing everyone a great day. I still don't have a voice but I don't think I will be talking for a little bit after.

Well, leaving town at around 3 today. I have a little over a two hour drive to the town where I am having surgery. Surgery tomorrow... Not nervous...yet-lol. I will update probably sometime this weekend after I am discharged. Best of luck to all the other surgeries this week.

Just got the call from the hospital and I have to be there at 0630 am tomorrow. I am as ready as i will ever be. I have worked 12 hour nights that past two days with only minimal sleep and I am sure tonight I wont sleep well either. Good thing I will do alot of sleeping tomorrow. I have an awesome surgeon at a BCBS distinction center and center of excellence. I am hoping for no complications but will deal with whatever happens. I have an awesome support system at home with family and friends and all you awesome people on here that are doing this right along with me. If I do get a chance to post I will otherwise I will update everyone when I get out of hospital. Typical stay is 2-4 days, so Saturday or Sunday. I want to thank all those who have posted on here about their experiences and things we should do to help us along the way...

Just got call from hospital and I have to be there at 5:30 am Friday. I have over 2 hour drive so won't sleep much night before. They said all the rooms are big private rooms with fold out couch so my hubby can stay in there with me. I'm getting excited!!!