I'm getting sleeved today. I'm getting ready to go to the hospital. I didn't get much sleep and my stomach is in knots because I'm nervous but I am determined and I know I will be OK. I'm singing the happy song all the way to the hospital. LOL I might be singing a different song when I wake up lol but that's OK. Please sent good vibes my way and keep me in your prayers. I will try to update as soon as I can.

Ps...That stuff they give you to take a shower with the night/morning before surgery actually smells pretty good.

Talk to y'all later.

That's great Jenelle, congrats!

I wanted to say that I am stalkerishly following this board. I plan to do the same type of thing when I get my surgery date, so I wanted to thank you for doing it too! It is super helpful to see what it's like for other people in almost realtime! Don't stop now!! You're doing amazing!

I am so glad that I found this post! Jenelle, thank you for the step by step process. The details are great and it gives me some great insight. I go for my first consultation with the surgeon on Monday and I have started to psych myself out. I keep saying, what if I go through this life changing surgery and don't lose.... crazy huh? I know that this is going to be the best thing I could do for myself and your story has helped to make me excited about it again. Thanks girl!

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Hello Janelle. thank u so much for all the updates. My surgery is September, 4 I am so exited! I will be doing it in Colombia that's where I'm from. Hopefully it will go as smooth as with you. I am loving the sancocho idea we also make it there and I'm hoping my grandma will make some for me. Thank you again for all the info is good to know how a latina's body reacts to know a little more of what I might expect.

I hit a stall at 226. That lasted for more than 2 weeks ( it felt like an eternity). I decided to stop weighing every day because it was causing anxiety. So today I stepped on the scale scared to death and I'm now 224. 2lbs less. Not a lot but that means stall is gone. I'm super happy about this. Happy Mother's day to all the mom's out there.

Thank you so much for taking the time to report in to everyone...My surgery isn't until August. I just read all your post I'm sure at times it wasn't easy especially when you aren't feeling your best. Greatly appreciated good luck with the rest of your journey and new life! :)

Janelle how have you been?

Janelle,

Thanks for the updates! You've made a scary situation into something that seems bite-sized. Thank you.. I feel better by getting the play by play.

Just read through all of Janelle's post. Thanks so much because it was so helpful. I hope I have a great stress free recovery as well. My surgery is Wed. I'm ready just want to get it over with. I am taking notes about your journey and pan to do the same to help others after me. The has been so very helpful. I really appreciate it!!!! I hope you are doing okay.

Your gonna do great. Praying for you!!!

Thanks for the update. Keep posting us. Happy for you. I'm in my liquid diet ore surgery week. I've got a terrible headache. I could eat a horse ...lol. Surgery is may 21st.

I had the same headaches but don't worry they get better by day 4-5

Thanks. My surgery is wed the 21st. I'm a big grouch on this liquid diet..lol. Did u do ok with the surgery then?

Yep, surgery went fine although the first two days post were rough. I'm. 11 days post op today and feeling better and better every day. When's your surgery?

Sorry I see your surgery is coming up. Good luck and let me know if you have any questions, I would be glad to share anything I know

Hey jenelle any updates? How's work and you meals going?