Is it too early to start an April thread? I didn't see one yet.

I'm scheduled for April 22. I still have to finish PCP clearance and psych then insurance approval but don't anticipate any problems. Once I started my appointments the excitement and anxiety kicked in. I started 6 month supervised diet in August....this used to seem so far away and like a vague idea but its so real now. My anxiety is double as my husband's date is march 18 and I worry a lot more about him than myself. How are all the other April folks doing?

12 hour count down' date=' not sure how much sleep im going to get. My stomach is in knots and turning thinking about needles and pain. Gonna be a long night lol[/quote']

Vanna,, you will be just fine. The needles

And pain are temporary.

My surgery date is May 13th. I have finished everything, so just waiting for surgery. I am getting a little nervous but also excited.

Went to my preop appt today did some bw and went over everything .......still no liquid diet ..... only the day before is clear liquids...then water only for 5 days then protein shakes ....my drs office sells bariatric advantage crystals that u put in your water 2 times a day and then the only other vitamin u have to take is iron

Had surgery at 730 this morning. It went well, no complications and not much paid. About 4 out of 10. Anesthesia was great and NO vomiting. I as worried about that. I am waiting for my next Dilotid shot for pain. Also had a Heparin (blood thinner) in my tummy and it stings! no have already taken 6 laps of the 30 they want you to do each 24 hours. Started slow but getting better. Some gas pains in left shoulder but the incisions and drain don't hurt. Just tender. My doc does not do the swallow test unless there is a problem. Do not forget to bring Chapstick for after surgery. Thanks for all of your good thoughts. Scoot over....I just took a permanent seat on the Losers Bench! BTW lost 22 lbs on liquid diet! WooooHooo!

Good luck to the rest of the weeks people! We are doing the right thing! Hang in there!

Just got my date today, April 22!! Woot woot! It's happening so fast. I have all my post op diet appointments and lab work next week. Anyone have any suggestions what I should buy or have on hand for the hospital and my first few weeks home??

Vanna,, you will be just fine. The needles

And pain are temporary.

Ik i get nervous very easy everytime i think about complications after, my stomach jumps and turns up and down and i get shaky. i cant wait til surgery is over and im on the loser side

Had surgery at 730 this morning. It went well' date=' no complications and not much paid. About 4 out of 10. Anesthesia was great and NO vomiting. I as worried about that. I am waiting for my next Dilotid shot for pain. Also had a Heparin (blood thinner) in my tummy and it stings! no have already taken 6 laps of the 30 they want you to do each 24 hours. Started slow but getting better. Some gas pains in left shoulder but the incisions and drain don't hurt. Just tender. My doc does not do the swallow test unless there is a problem. Do not forget to bring Chapstick for after surgery. Thanks for all of your good thoughts. Scoot over....I just took a permanent seat on the Losers Bench! BTW lost 22 lbs on liquid diet! WooooHooo![/quote']

Awesome. Mary!!

Had surgery at 730 this morning. It went well' date=' no complications and not much paid. About 4 out of 10. Anesthesia was great and NO vomiting. I as worried about that. I am waiting for my next Dilotid shot for pain. Also had a Heparin (blood thinner) in my tummy and it stings! no have already taken 6 laps of the 30 they want you to do each 24 hours. Started slow but getting better. Some gas pains in left shoulder but the incisions and drain don't hurt. Just tender. My doc does not do the swallow test unless there is a problem. Do not forget to bring Chapstick for after surgery. Thanks for all of your good thoughts. Scoot over....I just took a permanent seat on the Losers Bench! BTW lost 22 lbs on liquid diet! WooooHooo![/quote']

Congrats!! Sounds like you're doing great. My surgery was yesterday at 7:15am and im already home. I did get sent home with Heparin shots for one week because I have a history of blood clots in my lungs. But other than that I'm just taking my pain meds and sipping my water every 15 minutes. I'm so glad to hear that everyone has been having great outcomes!! I had to do 8 laps today which did help the gas pains. The more I walked the better I felt. Well hope it all goes well for you and welcome to the losers bench!!

I am scheduled for April 12! I am doing a ten day liquid diet (day 8) and I am tired and cranky! I am really excited. Just really tired!

Surgery on the same day!! Woot woot!!!!

That is awesome! I am glad you are already home.

12 hour count down' date=' not sure how much sleep im going to get. My stomach is in knots and turning thinking about needles and pain. Gonna be a long night lol[/quote']

I am excited for you. Best wishes for a successful day!

Up and getting ready to leave didnt get my sleep. Need a drink so bad but the day is here

Up and getting ready to leave didnt get my sleep. Need a drink so bad but the day is here

Vanna, you are gonna do great!! That dry mouth sure is gross, but you'll get through it Best Wishes!!

Good luck and many prayers for the people going into surgery today! It'll go good and before you know it you'll be a pot opper!!