Hi folks, looking for other folks scheduled for March...anyone?

How are you preparing for surgery? What protein sources are you planning to use?

Having a hard time sleeping I'm so nervous. I know some of this is normal. Just hard to believe I'm going to voluntarily put myself through this in 2 days. No cold feet, just reality settling in! Please keep posting your updates- helpful to hear how everyone is doing.

Tomorrow is my surgery day. I can't believe I just wrote that! I'm calm but pretty sure I'll bawl at the hospital. I didn't have a pre op diet but haven't really been interested in food the last few days. Not sure if it's nervousness or just want to get it started. My best to everyone!

Today I am walking well, no BM yet, doc says milk of magnesia today if nothing happen by this afternoon. Still on nausea meds.

Today I am walking well, no BM yet, doc says milk of magnesia today if nothing happen by this afternoon. Still on nausea meds.

. Kajun I was in the same boat my advise is start at the lowest dose MOM. I took the full capful and starting going 30 min later and has emergency liquid bm all day long. TMI right? You will feel better almost immediately but the dose cup says 2 - 4 and I took 4 then spent the rest of the day trying not to embarrass myself. Lol. Today was my day 4 by the way.

Kajun. Sorry for multiple posts it told me first did not go thru!

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Tomorrow is my surgery day. I can't believe I just wrote that! I'm calm but pretty sure I'll bawl at the hospital. I didn't have a pre op diet but haven't really been interested in food the last few days. Not sure if it's nervousness or just want to get it started. My best to everyone!

. Sizz. I wish you the best. I had surgery Friday and everyday has been a little easier for me. Had a rough weekend I won't lie but I was able to meet my 60/60 goal yesterday. Just focus on liquids the first day or two so you don't get dehydrated and cause more issues. I stopped the hydrocodone the 3 rd day out and did great on liquid Tylenol for the next two days. Yesterday didn't take any pain meds. I wish you all the best. I'm keeping my focus on the horizon when I'm past the liquids and soft food restriction. 6 weeks is NOTHING in view of the rest of my life. We can do this! Best wishes for your journey!

Janey, you'll do great. All those feelings and questions are universal I think. Just keep your eye on the prize- your new healthier life waiting just 6 weeks away. (Or so). What is a few weeks in light of the rest of your life? I had my sleeve on the 7th and it's been like learning to communicate with an alien in my body and believe me she's calling the shots. But we're working it out. It took me to day 4 to get close to the 60/60 goal. My advise is focus on hydration the first couple days so you don't have unnecessary issues from dehydration. There is no way I could get to goal the first two days but those days were learning what full feels like and how long until I need more. When my doctor told me it would mean 6-10 meals a day I now know why......you have to get in liquids too and can only do about 4 oz at a time. You'll do great. Best wishes for your journey.

I'm sitting in the hospital waiting on my surgery. I have been calm all the way until now. I spoke to my 9year old daughter over the phone and she started crying now I feel like I'm about to have a panic attack. Ughhhhhh

I'm sitting in the hospital waiting on my surgery. I have been calm all the way until now. I spoke to my 9year old daughter over the phone and she started crying now I feel like I'm about to have a panic attack. Ughhhhhh

Slow deep breaths help sometimes. Think back to what brought you to this point I'm sure your daughter figured in there as well, you are doing this to Improve your quality of life.! It is a big decision but try to keep your eyes and thoughts on why you made this choice in the first place. Praying for peace of mind and rapid recovery. God bless you

Day 2 postop-feeling much better! Will start protein shakes today. Still sore but getting better.

Good luck to everyone!

congrats all!! glad your doing well!... 6 more days for me

Having a hard time sleeping I'm so nervous. I know some of this is normal. Just hard to believe I'm going to voluntarily put myself through this in 2 days. No cold feet, just reality settling in! Please keep posting your updates- helpful to hear how everyone is doing.

These thoughts got worse for me as I was in the surgical holding area waiting to be wheeled into the OR. But just keep those positive thoughts in your head as to WHY you are doing this, and you will be fine. Next thing I knew I was in the OR and heard the anesthesiologist say "good night!" and I was waking up in recovery. It's not an easy ride, but worth it. Good luck

Hello all,

I have been a lurker for many months while I did my prerequisites for Kaiser. I was finally sleeved on March 6th. I cannot believe it has almost been a week. I am looking forward gaining more energy and eating soft foods!!! My pain is minimal and tolerable...

Hello all,

I have been a lurker for many months while I did my prerequisites for Kaiser. I was finally sleeved on March 6th. I cannot believe it has almost been a week. I am looking forward gaining more energy and eating soft foods!!! My pain is minimal and tolerable...

I just got sleeved March 5th through Kaiser! Where did you get yours done?

Seen my doctor today for pre admitting. Can't wait for march 24th to come. Kinda down because doctor said I might have to much scar tissue to do sleeve the same time. I'm praying he can because my insurance changes over in April. "Ugh"