Since Feb I have been having all of the testing and Dr visits. Found out I have sleep Apnea (that was a shock). The end of Pre op is hours away. I will be on the Post side tomorrow. It is amazing how long it seems when you are in the beginning of the process. Then before you can turn around Surgery is scheduled and time is flying. I have had several people ask me over and over again if I was sure I wanted to go thru with this drastic surgery. I explain my reasons then they say they will support me in all of my decisions. I guess they just wanted to make sure I really wanted to do this. My brothers are having are hard time with it,. I think the main thing they are just worried about surgery. (We lost Mom and Dad within a year and a half from each other. This was just a few years ago.) I know they love me and are just worried.

I have only been on liquids for 2 days I am not sure I could have done the 3 or 4 weeks of prep op that some of you do.

They are putting in a Pick line in around 9 and surgery will be an hour or 2 later.

I am so glad I found this site. I feel like I have heard of all kinds of problems to look for,. Gas, Nausea, Constipation and other things. I really do not think there will be any surprises after surgery.

I am excited, nervous, scared (I am starting a whole new life with my sleeve) All will be great.

I will send an update from the other side (lol) Good Luck everyone. Keep up the great work.

TNpeach

Since Feb I have been having all of the testing and Dr visits. Found out I have Sleep Apnea (that was a shock). The end of Pre op is hours away. I will be on the Post side tomorrow. It is amazing how long it seems when you are in the beginning of the process. Then before you can turn around Surgery is scheduled and time is flying. I have had several people ask me over and over again if I was sure I wanted to go thru with this drastic surgery. I explain my reasons then they say they will support me in all of my decisions. I guess they just wanted to make sure I really wanted to do this. My brothers are having are hard time with it,. I think the main thing they are just worried about surgery. (We lost Mom and Dad within a year and a half from each other. This was just a few years ago.) I know they love me and are just worried. I have only been on liquids for 2 days I am not sure I could have done the 3 or 4 weeks of prep op that some of you do. They are putting in a Pick line in around 9 and surgery will be an hour or 2 later. I am so glad I found this site. I feel like I have heard of all kinds of problems to look for,. Gas, Nausea, Constipation and other things. I really do not think there will be any surprises after surgery. I am excited, nervous, scared (I am starting a whole new life with my sleeve) All will be great. I will send an update from the other side (lol) Good Luck everyone. Keep up the great work. TNpeach

I'm going in tomorrow as we'll have to be there at 1030 am then surgery around noonish. I also been on liquids the last 2 days as well.

Since Feb I have been having all of the testing and Dr visits. Found out I have Sleep Apnea (that was a shock). The end of Pre op is hours away. I will be on the Post side tomorrow. It is amazing how long it seems when you are in the beginning of the process. Then before you can turn around Surgery is scheduled and time is flying. I have had several people ask me over and over again if I was sure I wanted to go thru with this drastic surgery. I explain my reasons then they say they will support me in all of my decisions. I guess they just wanted to make sure I really wanted to do this. My brothers are having are hard time with it,. I think the main thing they are just worried about surgery. (We lost Mom and Dad within a year and a half from each other. This was just a few years ago.) I know they love me and are just worried. I have only been on liquids for 2 days I am not sure I could have done the 3 or 4 weeks of prep op that some of you do. They are putting in a Pick line in around 9 and surgery will be an hour or 2 later. I am so glad I found this site. I feel like I have heard of all kinds of problems to look for,. Gas, Nausea, Constipation and other things. I really do not think there will be any surprises after surgery. I am excited, nervous, scared (I am starting a whole new life with my sleeve) All will be great. I will send an update from the other side (lol) Good Luck everyone. Keep up the great work. TNpeach

Hey there TN! I'm 3 months post. Also in TN. Has my surgery at Vandy. The first week is rough but it's all doable and it gets better everyday. Follow the sleeve mantra: sip, sip and sip along with walk and walk and walk. I still get very constipated and take something EVERYDAY (fiber gummies and stool softness). I still struggle with getting all my fluid. I advise tracking everyday, even in the early days because it's a good habit to develop. You energy levels might be really low but they bounce back. I've lost 71 pounds (28 was preop). Absolutely no regrets. Good luck to you!

Why are they inserting a PICC line? Are PICC lines commonly used for bariatric surgeries? Will they remove the line before your discharge or will you go home with it in?

I will have it removed before I leave the hospital. They want to make sure they do not have to stick me and have a hard time finding a vein,. This way they can take blood give meds all from one place. I am getting ready to head out.

I live in GA but home is TN Nashville. Have a great day everyone.

I will have it removed before I leave the hospital. They want to make sure they do not have to stick me and have a hard time finding a vein,. This way they can take blood give meds all from one place. I am getting ready to head out. I live in GA but home is TN Nashville. Have a great day everyone.

GOOD LUCK TNPEACH!!! So happy and excited for you. Please let us know how you're dong when you feel up to it!!

I wish you the very best of luck and the warmest wishes for a good procedure.

I understand the need for a PICC especially if you are a really hard stick and such.

you will be in our prayers and thoughts and please check back in when you can!

I will have it removed before I leave the hospital. They want to make sure they do not have to stick me and have a hard time finding a vein,. This way they can take blood give meds all from one place. I am getting ready to head out. I live in GA but home is TN Nashville. Have a great day everyone.

. Good luck today. I'm heading out in a few more hours as well.