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!

Can I be added. My surgery was jan 16th

You are a day after me...how're you feeling? Any weight loss? My pain is all but gone 10 days out

Got home yesterday from hospitals stay. Band to RNY surgery went really well. In some pain as usual but I'm walking around and attempting to get all my liquids consumed. Good on the water but harder to get all my protein, but I'll keep trying. About how long did it take all of you to recover so you could go back to work, etc.? BTW, thanks to all for their emails and supportive posts.

My surgery is in 12 hours. In 12 hours I am becoming a loser! In 12 hours my life will no longer be as I know it. In 12 hours Im going to get some good drugs. In 12 hours wow I am really having surgery. It is here it felt like tomorrow would never come, and now it is only 12 hours away. Just letting it sink in, now if I could just stop going to the bathroom, I could fully enjoy this moment : )

My surgery is in 12 hours. In 12 hours I am becoming a loser! In 12 hours my life will no longer be as I know it. In 12 hours Im going to get some good drugs. In 12 hours wow I am really having surgery. It is here it felt like tomorrow would never come' date=' and now it is only 12 hours away. Just letting it sink in, now if I could just stop going to the bathroom, I could fully enjoy this moment : )[/quote']

Lol in 12 hours I am becoming a loser! LOVE IT!!!! You'll do great. Walk your butt off and remember, for once, farts are a good thing!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251

I just got home Im in pain but doing ok. Has anyone felt their legs and arms sore cause mine are sore I mean really really sore

My surgery is in 12 hours. In 12 hours I am becoming a loser! In 12 hours my life will no longer be as I know it. In 12 hours Im going to get some good drugs. In 12 hours wow I am really having surgery. It is here it felt like tomorrow would never come, and now it is only 12 hours away. Just letting it sink in, now if I could just stop going to the bathroom, I could fully enjoy this moment : )

Congrats. Sending good thoughts your way that it will be an easy and painless process. Good luck!!!!

My surgery is in 12 hours. In 12 hours I am becoming a loser! In 12 hours my life will no longer be as I know it. In 12 hours Im going to get some good drugs. In 12 hours wow I am really having surgery. It is here it felt like tomorrow would never come' date=' and now it is only 12 hours away. Just letting it sink in, now if I could just stop going to the bathroom, I could fully enjoy this moment : )[/quote']

My one and only surgery buddy!!! My doc just called. I was very impressed that he himself called me at 7:43 pm to make sure I didn't have any last minute questions and that I am ready.

I just got home Im in pain but doing ok. Has anyone felt their legs and arms sore cause mine are sore I mean really really sore

totally... probably from the anesthesia gas pumped in to us (if you too had it laparoscopically). mine went away this afternoon, but now I have hiccups... ugh

Good luck to you! I am tomorrow as well at 7:30am. Can't wait to be on the post-op side. Looking forward to comparing notes with you tomorrow!

How did it go??? are you home now?

My one and only surgery buddy!!! My doc just called. I was very impressed that he himself called me at 7:43 pm to make sure I didn't have any last minute questions and that I am ready.

Hi surgery buddy! I am surprised you got a call from your surgeon. What time is your surgery tomorrow?

Hi surgery buddy! I am surprised you got a call from your surgeon. What time is your surgery tomorrow?

My surgery is his first case at 7:30 but I have to be at hospital at 5:30. I live 2 hours away so leaving here at 3:00. What about you?

Good luck tomorrow and we'll see you on the losers bench.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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']

see i was 310 when i started liquids got down to 292 and left hospital at 303... i havent weighed since I just left hospital yesterday... prolly will weigh again at Drs office feb 4

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

My surgery is his first case at 7:30 but I have to be at hospital at 5:30. I live 2 hours away so leaving here at 3:00. What about you?

Im first for mine as well. Have to be there at 5 ( in 3 hours) surgery at 7. But I'm at a hotel 3 miles away from hospital and can't sleep.

Im first for mine as well. Have to be there at 5 ( in 3 hours) surgery at 7. But I'm at a hotel 3 miles away from hospital and can't sleep.

Hey I'm up and going. Getting ready still going to the freaking bathroom. I will be thinking of you and praying all goes well for both of us.