finally after all that running around I got a date. Im scheduled for January 20th, 2014 with Dr Koshy at St Lukes Hospital. Thats in NY. I was expecting a sooner date but he will be on vacation on December.

I am so glad to finally have my date. what about you guys? anyone else has a date for January?

Share it!

Tomorrow is the big day....I'm so nervous. I will arrive at hospital 7am and hopefully within an hour I will head in to surgery. Wish me luck!

I had my final weigh in at dr office and pre registered at hospital my surgery is on Wednesday I'm excited

I'm scheduled for Thursday, 1/16, and have been reading everyone's comments.

I'm on my first day f liquids & my stomach is soooo growling at me. I'm ready to growl back. I was nervous before, but think I'm more nervous now. I was reading that some people burp up blood. I understand the why as, let's face it, this is major surgery, but it still kinda freaks me out.

What else can I expect the first few days?

Thanks for the replies. Feels good to take this journey with others. I'm still very nauseas. Not burping up blood anymore, but all the liquids I take in come back up. Not sure if this is normal. Wondering how long until I can keep something down.

Completely normal! Slow down your intake to ensure things stay down! Take only 1 or 2 sips of water every 30 mins or 1 hour. Increase after a while day passes.

I'm scheduled for Thursday, 1/16, and have been reading everyone's comments.

I'm on my first day f liquids & my stomach is soooo growling at me. I'm ready to growl back. I was nervous before, but think I'm more nervous now. I was reading that some people burp up blood. I understand the why as, let's face it, this is major surgery, but it still kinda freaks me out.

What else can I expect the first few days?

You are not going to burp up tons of blood! The pouch is washed in dye & water on the op table to check for initial leaks by your surgeon. A few specks of blood will appear as and when you first start sipping water and bring it back out.

First day of liquids n your stomach is growling? Have more liquid - simple!

That's great! Practice makes perfect. Don't rush it. I am 6 days post op and takes me 1 hour to eat half cup pudding and almost 2 hours to drink 12 oz protein shake. The hard part is over!

2 hrs to finish 12 oz shake - why do you find the need to finish it in 1 sitting? I'm usually full with just a quarter cup ( 3 oz) of anything and then don't find the need for more until 2/3 hrs later.

Edited January 14, 201412 yr by Bawaji

I'm having my Sleeve done Jan. 30th !! I'm excited but nervous and anxious.

I am expecting to have a date for gastric sleeve on February 5th. I am going to Dr. Borland in new Iberia, Louisiana. Anyone else using this doctor? I also am wondering if ensure is a good liquid protein drink for after surgery? I am 61 soon to be 62 in April.

On my way to hospital now. Hello sleeve!

One week post op today down a total of 15 pounds since I was released from the hospital on 01/08/14

Edited January 14, 201412 yr by shungsleeve

I am on the 29th...start preop diet tomorrow and getting more nervous every day!!

I get sleeved on the 27th, and started my liver-shrinking diet yesterday. Essentially I'm eating the way I would be post-op, but with the pre-op stomach...they say the first few days are the hardest, and I think they are right!

Tomorrow's the big day! I think the nerves are starting to get to me a little bit. I just have to keep reminding myself to think of the long-term benefits and not the short-term pain. Glad I have my boyfriend by my side. He is 5 months post-RNY and has already lost over 100lbs. Such an inspiration!

I am scheduled for the 27th!!!! Good luck everyone.

On my way to hospital now. Hello sleeve!

Sending healing prayers your way!