Im new to the site. Surgery scheduled for 11/6/13. Im both nervous and excited and hoping to find support and people to talk to going through the same thing

CW: 262 surgery date 11/6/13

Surgery went great. I'm in minimal pain. Just some gas on left side and a little in The new pouch. Doing a barium test for leaks thismorning then I start on clear liquids. Hope everyone goes as smooth as mine went!

CHALLENGE! November sleevers! http://www.dailymile.com/ is a great website where you can track your mileage that you walk/run/bike/etc. I have created on challenge on this site for just us! I challenge YOU to walk/run 365 miles before december 1st, 2014. That is one mile a day for a year after our surgery!

I have made the challenge 'invite only' so you will have to add me as a friend on dailymile then I can invite you! It's a great way to encourage everybody in exercise in addition to eating. The challenge says NOTHING about being a sleever, so you don't have to worry about privacy issues. What do you all think?! Feel free to ask me any questions!

So glad to hear everything went well Moxy! Keep us posted! I guess I'm next - less than 24 hours!!

Congrats Moxy and good luck LindZ. I'm scheduled for next Tuesday. It can't come soon enough for me.

Thank you! Good luck to you too!!

Congrats Linds, Moxy, and Bobbie! Linds Happy Birthday and sending prayers your way... It's your time to shine. Moxy wishing you a speedy recovery and welcome to the bench. Bobbie, Tuesday will be here before you know it congrats on your upcoming surgery!

Ty guys, your support means a lot to me! I hope to be going home tomorow. Still lots of left side pain. Feels like the extreme heartburn. Be nice to be in my own bed and not poked at every couple hours.

Ty guys, your support means a lot to me! I hope to be going home tomorow. Still lots of left side pain. Feels like the extreme heartburn. Be nice to be in my own bed and not poked at every couple hours.

TY TY TY!!! Today is the day! I am the big 3-0 AND I have surgery this morning. I can't believe I'm here. And I hope to be over there *points to the loser bench* by tonight. TY for all the support and encouraging words guys. Talk soon...

So glad everyone is doing well. Im still in the hospital but the pain is improving. Happy Birthday Linds and good luck!

TY TY TY!!! Today is the day! I am the big 3-0 AND I have surgery this morning. I can't believe I'm here. And I hope to be over there *points to the loser bench* by tonight. TY for all the support and encouraging words guys. Talk soon...

Good Luck Linds! And happy 30th! Keep us updated!

TY TY TY!!! Today is the day! I am the big 3-0 AND I have surgery this morning. I can't believe I'm here. And I hope to be over there *points to the loser bench* by tonight. TY for all the support and encouraging words guys. Talk soon...

Happy day of birth! Good luck!

Happy birthday linds.

They sent me home. I get to be In pain in my own bed tonight. Couldnt be happier.

3 days out and I feel great! Figuring out what to eat has been a challenge. The sample menus don't look appetizing so I'm winging it but staying within my food list. How about everyone else?

3 days out and I feel great! Figuring out what to eat has been a challenge. The sample menus don't look appetizing so I'm winging it but staying within my food list. How about everyone else?