December 2013 Sleevers This Is Our Month Are Yall Ready!?

[cprince1975 62]

Hi there! The link to the pumpkin recipe was on my blog, www.sleevers.wordpress.com. Enjoy!

Thanks! Knew it was on here but couldn't remember where

[JanetBP 16]

Hi everyone,

My surgery is set for Tuesday, Dec 10. I've been on a mostly liquid diet since day after Thanksgiving. I've been doing Protein shakes and one meal of solid Protein (chicken, fish, eggs) daily. I was told to do 2 weeks of all liquids but after researching I decided on my own to modify a little. I've been having one low carb yogurt a day and lots of Water and splenda tea. Lots of sugar free popsicles too. I decided to go all liquids tomorrow and Monday to get ready for the big day.

Cheating? Yes, 2 pieces of toast and a small Wendy's fries. The best carbs I EVER tasted! LOL

I am a bit nervous, I had a lap band 5 years ago, so I'm a revision. The worst thing about that surgery? Those god-awful TED hose!!!! I buzzed the nurse about every 30 minutes to come pull up my socks...heehee.

Good luck to all of you fellow December sleevers!!

Janet

[BestYet2Come 97]

Its 2am. I'm scared and my stomach is a wreck just from the anxiety. I go in Tuesday at 6 am. Just afraid something will go wrong and my baby boys won't have their Mommy. I'm low risk, no health problems besides the weight. Still no rational discussion with myself seems to put me at ease. Especially when I look at their little faces. Feeling alone.

You are not alone, exact scenario here: healthy with no co-morbities. The only difference is that I have two little girls instead of boys. It is also 2AM and I am awake too, sounds familiar? My surgery is Dec 16th 7:30AM.

I found it helpful to read the VSG Veteran's threads - mostly positive feedback and life changing stories. I am drawn to surgery complication posts, but they are not helpful at this stage. I try to remind myself that I did my research, I did pick a good surgeon/hospital, I am educated on the signs of trouble and now I just have to follow all directions and stay positive.

Visualization helps me too. When I start to get anxious, I close my eyes and picture all the great moments to come: my girls proud of me at the school exit, a family tennis match, comfy plane rides, running into former co-workers and friends, feeling healthy, vibrant and full of energy again, great sex .

I am also writing letters to my daughters (just in case...), explaining that I believe in fate, and I have faith that you only leave this earth when your time comes. So, if something happens, it was going to happen whether I had surgery or not. This gives me great comfort.

Best of luck, let's stay in touch!

[Care1175 58]

Well tomorrow is my surgery. Woke up this morning very nervous! Held my husband tight and cried. Told him I was nervous. He said he was as well. I know I am doing the right thing it is just the fear of the unknown! The fear of being the 1% that something may go wrong. But I am a firm believer in thy will be done and have left it up to the hands of God. I wish my fellow Dec 9th sleevers good luck and a speedy recovery!

Carrie

[Happyaddy 0]

Hi there, my date is set for December 17th. At first I was excited, but now I'm nervous. I've been on the pre-op diet and I hate it! I have not cheated yet which has surprised me. I just found out last week that my insurance approved the surgery and my surgeon was able to get it scheduled before the end of the year. I have been working on getting my package submitted to the insurance for months and now that I'm approved I feel rushed! My boss was really upset that I was taking time off during the holidays. Also- I've been very open about my plans of getting surgery and 95% of the people that I have told have said " Why, you are not THAT fat?" What does THAT fat mean? My BMI was definitely high enough to qualify. I really don't feel supported by my family or friends.

[tsneed73 54]

Another newbie here...GOOD LUCK AND MUCH SUCCESS to all the December Sleevers. I just started reading the posts today and instantly felt like I belonged. I love the fact that it's nothing but positive support here...no judgement noted. My big day is Dec 27. Eventhogh I never felt like a loser, for the first time in life I am looking forward to being a LOSER (of weight). So excited for a chance to get it off and keep off.

[Jdub 109]

Good luck to all the December 9th folks including myself! Trying not to think about it much...Bag packed, check-in at 10am tomorrow!

[Andrew0929 1,102]

Well tomorrow is my surgery. Woke up this morning very nervousery ! Held my husband tight and cried. Told him I was nervous. He said he was as well. I know I am doing the right thing it is just the fear of the unknown! The fear of being the 1% that something may go wrong. But I am a firm believer in thy will be done and have left it up to the hands of God. I wish my fellow Dec 9th sleevers good luck and a speedy recovery! Carrie

My surgery is Tuesday 12/10 and I'm extremely nervous too. Additionally not looking forward to 2 weeks on liquids post op. The shakes make me gag and I've tried many kinds. Also I tried my chewable Vitamins, Calcium and Vitamin D and they all suck. Can't image chewing those nasty things for the rest of my life.

I'm second guessing my decision tonight but know I need to do this.

[Care1175 58]

<p>Good luck to all the December 9th folks including myself! Trying not to think about it much...Bag packed, check-in at 10am tomorrow!</p>

Good luck! Check in for me is at 8!

[sleevinIT 88]

Good luck to all the December 9th folks including myself! Trying not to think about it much...Bag packed, check-in at 10am tomorrow!

Keep us posted im saturday im so scared I might just sh**t myself

[sleevinIT 88]

Good luck! Check in for me is at 8!

same for u to...come back on this thread and let us know what is going on the l there's allot of us on here getting cold feet

[sandisleeve 563]

I'm second guessing my decision and getting cold feet (literally & figuratively) as well especially now that my surg data has been delayed to dec 12 tentatively due to a last minute sleep study requirement.....

I've been a yoyo dieter for over 15 years (I'm only 31) and just sick and tired of being sick and tired .... I've lost lots of weight on my own only to quickly balloon back to the morbid obesity and obese categories

I started researching WLS in July and weighed around 248 at the time .... Gained some due to stress eating and hit 259.... Then got serious about my diet and fitness and managed to lose 23 pounds in just under 2 months (I'm at 236 today). I feel amazing!!!!!!

I joined weight watchers a few weeks ago and love the support and guidance and really am on a good healthy track NOW but I have a track record of being really disciplined and then BAM I fall off and regain more than I lost despite all the hard work

I'm nervous nervous nervous as times moves closer but also excited about what my new life will bring about for longevity and better quality of life

Should I or shouldn't I!??? That's what I struggle with in my head and heart ..OY!!

[Idlewood4 93]

OMG, It's December 9, and my day to be sleeved. Slightly nervous, more afraid he'll open me up and decide he can't do the surgery for some reason. We put up our Christmas tree tonight, and I cleaned the house. Like everyone else I'm afraid I'll have complications, but I know this is the right thing for me. Sure am hoping my Thanksgiving cheat won't come back to haunt me. I've also eaten the chicken and carrots in my broth! No noodles or rice though. Had half a scrambled egg yesterday morning. True confessions time. It's 12:48 and I'm sitting here with another load of laundry in the washer, kitty on my lap, my French exchange student and my son all here working on our laptops listening to Christmas Carols. I don't want to go to sleep, feel there is too much to do. I've lost 14 pounds on the liquid diet over the last 2 weeks. Gosh, my day is finally here. Can't wait to be on the losers bench, less than 12 hours away. Best of health to my fellow 12/9 folks, and I'll post as soon as I'm able to after the surgery. Group hug!

[Dghboy 2]

Hello new sleever here!! My surgery is set for Dec 19th and I am on Day 5 of my liquid diet. What an emotional rollercoaster so far but I think Im ready.. Good luck to everyone on here getting surgery in December hope to share and discuss more on here with everyone.

[Happyaddy 0]

<p>Good luck to all the December 9th folks including myself! Trying not to think about it much...Bag packed, check-in at 10am tomorrow!</p>

Best of luck today!