I just got my date! I asked for Jan 16th so I could have a long Martin Luther weekend to recover. I got my date...whoo hoo! I wanted to connect with others for this time frame. So excited can't wait.

Really?? A heating pad will help with gas pain?? I was told chewable gas-x.

Make sure you have a heating pad ready for any possible gas in your body. It helps alleviate any gas discomforts. The surgery itself was a piece of cake for me. I drove my car the next day and attended a Weight reduction meeting at my local hospital. I had very little discomfort. Pain liquids were prescribed but I wasn't affected. Remeber to SIP the water and NO straw. (causes you to suck air bubbles).

Best wishes and Keep the Faith

Thanks for the tips

I am new to the forum and am 2 days out from surgery.

Welcome

Hi everyone. Am back and feel a bit like I've been through the ringer but two days out and feeling much bettrr already. One day at a time and am looking forward to some yoghurt and milk from tomorrow onwards.

I was so nervous going in but will be glad in the end I did it. One top tip is a hot water bottle for the gas pains, they can be quite painful and the heat is really soothing xx

Hi everyone. Am back and feel a bit like I've been through the ringer but two days out and feeling much bettrr already. One day at a time and am looking forward to some yoghurt and milk from tomorrow onwards.

I was so nervous going in but will be glad in the end I did it. One top tip is a hot water bottle for the gas pains, they can be quite painful and the heat is really soothing xx

So good to hear from you desertpixie! Glad your ok!! Now it's my turn!!

Three hours away from my five hour cab ride to the hospital for my pre op apt. then my operation on Tuesday at 10:30. Kinda nervous :-s

Wishing you the best.

They canceled my surgery!!(. Have to reschedule. (

Why are your surgery's getting cancelled? Because of the weather? Well guess I'll be going in alone tomorrow. Nervous but excited nervous.

Make sure you have a heating pad ready for any possible gas in your body. It helps alleviate any gas discomforts. The surgery itself was a piece of cake for me. I drove my car the next day and attended a Weight reduction meeting at my local hospital. I had very little discomfort. Pain liquids were prescribed but I wasn't affected. Remeber to SIP the water and NO straw. (causes you to suck air bubbles).

Best wishes and Keep the Faith

Keep up the good work.

Welcome

Welcome to the family you will learn many things on this forum.

Why are your surgery's getting cancelled? Because of the weather? Well guess I'll be going in alone tomorrow. Nervous but excited nervous.

Mine got cancelled because they found an infection that has to be taken care of first

Hey everyone, I am NEW to this site and I am a January Bandit!!

I am a 37 year old mother of 2 boys ages 12 and 3. I am from NY.

I will be getting my surgery on January 22nd. I have not had my preop work and I start my 2 week all liquid diet with 3 protein shakes a day on Jan 8th. I came on this site looking for people feeling what I am feeling, anxiety, excitement, support and encouragement. I got EXACTLY what I was looking for. I wish everyone nothing but success and goal weights!!! I am excited to start this journey with you all.

Hey everyone, I am NEW to this site and I am a January Bandit!!

I am a 37 year old mother of 2 boys ages 12 and 3. I am from NY.

I will be getting my surgery on January 22nd. I have not had my preop work and I start my 2 week all liquid diet with 3 protein shakes a day on Jan 8th. I came on this site looking for people feeling what I am feeling, anxiety, excitement, support and encouragement. I got EXACTLY what I was looking for. I wish. everyone nothing but success and goal weights!!! I am excited to start this journey with you all.

Welcome I am January too. I have not gotten my date yet.

Good luck slinkie! You'll be fine, although I never really believed it myself before hand. Just woke up after an epic 10 hour sleep again, could do with some more to be honest. Looking forward to some yoghurt later as I really haven't been managing many calories during the day. Am going to start formulating a soft food/mushies menu for next week. That should keep me entertained today!

I'm set for Friday the 10th. I'm excited and not quite as nervous as I thought. This year is MY year!