May surgeries!

[Kwagner01 6]

Checking in on the LOSERS BENCH people!!!!

Hope all is going well for you all and speedy recoveries!!

[Kurstin 72]

Yay! Doing much better. Been up and walking around. My back has just been killing me though from laying. As for everything else I'm feeling Ok. Haven't used my morphine pump for a while. Just feels like really sore tummy muscles. Going to doing my upper GI make sure no leaks and then they'll give me something to drink. My throat hurts is sooooo dry

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[Fancie57 50]

I have my pre op appointment with dr. Today. Start pre op diet Sunday. Can't believe it is really going to happen. Scard and excited at the same time. New birthday. MAY 20th

[MrsJB 0]

May 9! Not so nervous about the actual surgery as I am the recovery. We have a LOT going on. My Dad is in his last days in hospice, my 5 yr old is staying with my mom while I'm in the hospital (the surgery is at 7:30, we have to be there at 5) and then the night after. We have just moved out to the country but thankfully have the city house where the surgery is happening. And I'm a full-time student, but online. I know there's no way to predict how things will go but I'm worried about how it's all going to fall into place afterwards and how I'll do recovery-wise. I'm pretty tough, but studying while not feeling great will be rough and I'm wondering about driving my daughter into the city (about an hour with traffic) to school once I'm able to. Ugh! So much on my mind. My husband is taking off Thursday thru the weekend so that's cool. I'm just nervous and overwhelmed I guess. Lol

[KellyLessBelly 31]

Feeling overwhelmed today. Had my endo yesterday & had a hard time with the narcotics wearing off. Once the sedative finally wore off' date=' I felt high as a kite & it's finally subsiding about 36 hours later. I missed an extra day of work that I wasn't planning on and have a Migraine, yet the worst part was hearing my results. I had no clue that I would have so much deterioration of my esophagus, let alone a large hiatal hernia. A couple of providers are lagging on getting medical records to my surgeon. I've made so many phone calls and get the same story, they supposedly faxed them multiple times, yet the surgeon's office insists they haven't gotten anything. I don't even know which place to trust. How hard is it to fax a few pages??? I suppose the next step is to request the records in-hand & drive them to their office myself, which would require taking another day off work. After all of this, I just feel NUMB.[/quote']

Update: Thank God, as of Weds, ALL of my requirements are met, aka my records that I was waiting & waiting on all finally got faxed & received, imagine that! The receptionist thinks my insurance will approve within about a week, then it's scheduling time. I am still hoping & praying for a May date...

[Shannalee 65]

Yay! Doing much better. Been up and walking around. My back has just been killing me though from laying. As for everything else I'm feeling Ok. Haven't used my morphine pump for a while. Just feels like really sore tummy muscles. Going to doing my upper GI make sure no leaks and then they'll give me something to drink. My throat hurts is sooooo dry

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I'm glad you're feeling better. Rest and hope your back gets better soon. That's what I'm worried about....if I lay down too much my back hurts. I might be walking more than I thought just to help.

Keep us posted

[Shannalee 65]

Well I have 3 more full days until my surgery. It has been an exhausting week of emotions and yesterday I was dizzy all day. Can't wait until this liquid thing is all over....well at least this part So far I am down 26 pounds and I can't believe I reached my goal of being under 400 before my surgery. I just hope I can keep it off over the weekend....going to try and walk as much as I can.

I hope everyone else is doing good on their liquid diets. It is a emotional ride and trust me I never thought I could do it and I have so you all will be AWESOME

[Dawnolson 85]

Just thought I'd update everyone. Surgery went well. Just very exhausted! Been sleeping all day. They took out my catheter a couple hours ago. My back is hurting more than anything else. Belly just feels sore.

Congrats!! Move over people she's on the looser bench now!!

[Dawnolson 85]

Started my liquid diet today!! One shake down!!

[DebbieG 262]

Yay! Doing much better. Been up and walking around. My back has just been killing me though from laying. As for everything else I'm feeling Ok. Haven't used my morphine pump for a while. Just feels like really sore tummy muscles. Going to doing my upper GI make sure no leaks and then they'll give me something to drink. My throat hurts is sooooo dry

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I'm so glad your doing well! Yaaay! Hopefully you can drink too as well. Keep us updated on your progress. Congrats again for making it to the losers bench. Wait for me, I'll be there soon.....

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

[DebbieG 262]

May 9! Not so nervous about the actual surgery as I am the recovery. We have a LOT going on. My Dad is in his last days in hospice' date=' my 5 yr old is staying with my mom while I'm in the hospital (the surgery is at 7:30, we have to be there at 5) and then the night after. We have just moved out to the country but thankfully have the city house where the surgery is happening. And I'm a full-time student, but online. I know there's no way to predict how things will go but I'm worried about how it's all going to fall into place afterwards and how I'll do recovery-wise. I'm pretty tough, but studying while not feeling great will be rough and I'm wondering about driving my daughter into the city (about an hour with traffic) to school once I'm able to. Ugh! So much on my mind. My husband is taking off Thursday thru the weekend so that's cool. I'm just nervous and overwhelmed I guess. Lol[/quote']

I'm so sorry about your dad. My prayers are with you and your family. I've added you to our May Surgeries List. Congrats on your date and welcome. If you need anything, we are all here for you.

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

[DebbieG 262]

Started my liquid diet today!! One shake down!!

Good luck on your preop diet I'm on day 4. It's been pretty good. Just a few stomach tightening/spasms going on. It feels like I've done 50 situps. Lol its kinda weird.

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

[DebbieG 262]

Well I have 3 more full days until my surgery. It has been an exhausting week of emotions and yesterday I was dizzy all day. Can't wait until this liquid thing is all over....well at least this part So far I am down 26 pounds and I can't believe I reached my goal of being under 400 before my surgery. I just hope I can keep it off over the weekend....going to try and walk as much as I can.

I hope everyone else is doing good on their liquid diets. It is a emotional ride and trust me I never thought I could do it and I have so you all will be AWESOME

Yaaay, your surgery is right around the corner. You must be so excited! Keep up the great work on the preop diet. Your doing fantastic.

Surgery date: May 14, 2013

[hilary1220 1]

Hi all. This is my first time posting here. I am scheduled for RNY on May 13th. I originally was planning to have the sleeve done, and within the past week, did some intensive research, and have concluded that RNY would be a better fit for me. There are three other women who are having RNY at the same hospital (St Lukes, Allentown, PA) on the same day, and we are all excited to support one another. I just love extra support, so hope you don't mind my posting here!

[yasminsnewjourney 52]

Hi all. This is my first time posting here. I am scheduled for RNY on May 13th. I originally was planning to have the sleeve done' date=' and within the past week, did some intensive research, and have concluded that RNY would be a better fit for me. There are three other women who are having RNY at the same hospital (St Lukes, Allentown, PA) on the same day, and we are all excited to support one another. I just love extra support, so hope you don't mind my posting here! [/quote']

Welcome hi i am yasmin and I am from York pa my surgery is 05/15/13 wishing you best of luck on your journey