I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

I know Sherry, it was funny in retrospect. I so should've at least said "avoid the spicy ones" or something!!!

I'm glad you're doing so great, we are gonna be totally different people a year from now. Mentally and physically. Stronger in both ways I'm excited for that change.

I can't thank you all for the inspiring stories and how you've supported each other. Surgery is 4 days away for me (Thursday) and I have been able to be light hearted thanks to you all.

Any suggestions on things you had wished you had gotten done before surgery (shaved legs, cut hair, more Water intake, more pooping!) that I can learn from?

My want-tos are helping me get to the finish line (thanks Jencovi!) and not freak out too bad.

Melissa

I can't thank you all for the inspiring stories and how you've supported each other. Surgery is 4 days away for me (Thursday) and I have been able to be light hearted thanks to you all.

Any suggestions on things you had wished you had gotten done before surgery (shaved legs, cut hair, more Water intake, more pooping!) that I can learn from?

My want-tos are helping me get to the finish line (thanks Jencovi!) and not freak out too bad.

Melissa

Just relax as much and as best you can. I did shave my legs before I went. SF sent me a great list of things to pack. Unfortunately I was so out of it I didn't really need any of it. But she suggested an extension cord for electronics that was super helpful. I had to go buy one but it was totally worth it.

Drinking plenty of water is always a good thing. Also bring your own pillow. I was so much more comfortable with my own pillow. I used my two hospital pillows to prop up my IV hand and to brace my stomach when I coughed. Gosh, I can't believe that was only 10 days ago...

I can't thank you all for the inspiring stories and how you've supported each other. Surgery is 4 days away for me (Thursday) and I have been able to be light hearted thanks to you all. Any suggestions on things you had wished you had gotten done before surgery (shaved legs, cut hair, more water intake, more pooping!) that I can learn from? My want-tos are helping me get to the finish line (thanks Jencovi!) and not freak out too bad. Melissa

i wish I'd gotten my Rx filled before surgery so I wouldn't have to wait for them a day afterward. Also, I am glad I colored my new growth before I went in. It made me feel better about myself

Hey SF

These are the things we can look back on and laugh at. Laughter is the best medicine.

I feel so much better today than yesterday and so on. 1 wk tomorrow was surgery. What a difference a week makes.

I'm so looking forward to a normal size.

I went to a huge consignment shop today to look for a pic I saw the last time I was there. I was able to get it at 1/2 price. The one employee asked my friend and I if we'd like to do an interview for their promotion. I thought 6 mo's from now I'd jump at the chance but until then I think I'll stay out of the lime light. LOL. They were videoing a tall, thin blonde.

I drove the 32 miles to Phoenix, walked the whole warehouse consignment and drove back. Had a Protein shake, took a 1/2 hr nap and I'm up and feeling good.

Glad we're on the mend and to the new us.

I know Sherry, it was funny in retrospect. I so should've at least said "avoid the spicy ones" or something!!!

I'm glad you're doing so great, we are gonna be totally different people a year from now. Mentally and physically. Stronger in both ways I'm excited for that change.

I showered again today, and I feel like a new person. I keep getting weird spasm or pains in my upper stomach esophagus. It's real weird and I don't like it. Hah. I did decide to try and not take pain meds to see how it goes, and I'm not sure it was a good idea.

Hey SF These are the things we can look back on and laugh at. Laughter is the best medicine. I feel so much better today than yesterday and so on. 1 wk tomorrow was surgery. What a difference a week makes. I'm so looking forward to a normal size. I went to a huge consignment shop today to look for a pic I saw the last time I was there. I was able to get it at 1/2 price. The one employee asked my friend and I if we'd like to do an interview for their promotion. I thought 6 mo's from now I'd jump at the chance but until then I think I'll stay out of the lime light. LOL. They were videoing a tall, thin blonde. I drove the 32 miles to Phoenix, walked the whole warehouse consignment and drove back. Had a protein shake, took a 1/2 hr nap and I'm up and feeling good. Glad we're on the mend and to the new us.

Glad to see you're up and staying busy. Today I started packing and picked up the box of stuff. It didn't seem heavy at all but I started hurting. Now I'm gonna nap or something. Maybe I won't feel as sore afterward.

I showered again today, and I feel like a new person. I keep getting weird spasm or pains in my upper stomach esophagus. It's real weird and I don't like it. Hah. I did decide to try and not take pain meds to see how it goes, and I'm not sure it was a good idea.

I just had to take some Bc I was a dummy and lifted a box and strained my stomach muscles

I showered again today, and I feel like a new person. I keep getting weird spasm or pains in my upper stomach esophagus. It's real weird and I don't like it. Hah. I did decide to try and not take pain meds to see how it goes, and I'm not sure it was a good idea.

I just had to take some Bc I was a dummy and lifted a box and strained my stomach muscles

I just had to take some Bc I was a dummy and lifted a box and strained my stomach muscles

Yeah, I'm almost wondering if it's from just showering and all that comes along with getting ready and feeling like a normal person. Hah.

STOP LIFTING BOXES!!

Did any of you ladies have a hiatal hernia repair at the same time as your VSG?

It was light. I know it wasn't over 15 pounds. It was probably only 5 pounds.

Did any of you ladies have a hiatal hernia repair at the same time as your VSG?

Thought I had one but come to find out I didn't after all.

Did any of you ladies have a hiatal hernia repair at the same time as your VSG?

I will be having my repaired with my WLS on Tuesday. :-)

Did any of you ladies have a hiatal hernia repair at the same time as your VSG?

Yes I had my lapband removed my hiatal hernia repaired and my VSG all I'm the same surgery. It was a piece if CAKE!