My surgery date is on December 3, scared and excited at the same time

I'm on day two as well and having such a hard time.

You can do it! Hang in there!

I'm on day two as well and having such a hard time.

It gets better everyday Jakecal. I had a really hard time in the hospital and at home. Today is day 4 and the light is slowly coming through the clouds. Gas pain is gone (thank god!) But I have more mountains to climb but I will say today is just a little bit better than yesterday. It will get better xoxo

Thanks guys. Glad your doing better also. :-)

Panic attack slowly subsiding. I had an endoscopy last week in which biopsies were done and I found out I have Barrett's esophagus. Now the sleeve is not the best option for me. I had researched this procedure for a year. I have a tentative surgery date of the 30th. It's disappointing and scary to be told the Bypass is the better choice. Need some words buddies...;(

Not sure what that I exactly but your gol prior to that was a healthier life. That means anything to get you to that point is what you need to do. So regroup then research the lap band and decide from there. I pray the best outcome out out of this.

I thought it would be in January - but I was just scheduled with Dr. Cribbins for Dec. 31 in Plano, TX. I start the pre-op diet in a few days. It will be a happy New Year!

<p>I thought it would be in January - but I was just scheduled with Dr. Cribbins for Dec. 31 in Plano, TX. I start the pre-op diet in a few days. It will be a happy New Year!</p>

Congrats!!!!!

I am also on the 31st. I am scheduled for 1pm. What time is your surgery?

Thanks for the congrats! My surgery Is scheduled for 1:30pm on the 31st. How about you, tkrn?

I am also Scheduled for the 31st. We'll be toasting water from the hospital.

I'm at 1 pm. I guess we will be toasting with tiny sips of water.

Yesterday was day 1 of liquid diet and we had a work meeting with Pizza and wings and the fact that I couldnt have any was a struggle. Now on day 2 and feel a lot better. I would say that those struggling with liquid diet really just have to push through the first couple days.

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Keep going guys the preop diet is probably the hardest part...youll be so happy when your finally on the loosers bench

It got much better after day 4. I think my mind and body were getting adjusted to it. Praying for your surgery. I had mine Monday, 12/16 and it is a LOT more painful than I thought it would be. Thank goodness I'm not hungry b/c you literally can't eat after the surgery. My friend texted me earlier and told me not to cheat. I couldn't cheat if I wanted to. Just getting the liquids down are difficult. good luck everyone. Just keep telling yourself how much healthier and happier we will be once we heal. That's what I'm hanging on to!!