August Sleevers Check In

[Ken James 5]

I am tomorrow, August 7th. Today is the 2 year anniversary of my wife's surgery. She had lost so much weight before on Weight Watchers, and put it back on, that I thought she should just go that route again. So I was against bariatric surgery. She had a lap band for 4 years and was miserable, so she had the VSG revision. She's become an Iron Lady. She does kettlebell, which I introduced her to 3 years ago, marathons, mud run obstacle courses.

Its time for me to catch up.

[mskiesha29 91]

Sleeve on the first went pretty well. I still get nauseous when I try to drink Water. The sweet Crystal Light at the hospital made me vomit (ouch)! I've been tolerating Crystal Light Lemonade (on the weaker side). All in all, I'm recovering. Just wish my TOM hadn't decided to show until I'm not so sore.

unfortunately im predicting my TOM will be present as well.Glad to hear youre well though .happy for you

[Karen Scott 117]

What is TOM?

[NewMe_2014 16]

awesome Im scheduled for the 25th as well....things are starting to really hit home but Im soready for this new healthier lifestyle...Im in chicago where are you located...

I'm in Seattle. Are you doing a pre-op diet?

[ayscott74 99]

Yeah I with Karen Scott what is a TOM

[ayscott74 99]

Lol I just figured out what TOM IS. Time of Month your cycle

[barriej9 61]

Pretty Sure it means Time of the Month.

[mskiesha29 91]

What is TOM?

time of month

lol i had to think about it too

[mskiesha29 91]

I'm in Seattle. Are you doing a pre-op diet?

doc wants me to start preop August 18th!

But Im starting the 11th!

My original surgery date was July 15th but insurance required 2 more NUT visits.So i got kinda bummed about it all and splurged a bit and put a couple pounds back on. I was just disappointed I guess when I set my mind on something and it doesnt come through it bothers me. But that was short lived because honestly I feel better when I eat better.So hence the one week earlier preop start date. Ive been looking for reasonable priced shakes..So let me know if you find any deals please...and congrats on your decision to be a new healthier you.

[NewMe_2014 16]

doc wants me to start preop August 18th! But Im starting the 11th! My original surgery date was July 15th but insurance required 2 more NUT visits.So i got kinda bummed about it all and splurged a bit and put a couple pounds back on. I was just disappointed I guess when I set my mind on something and it doesnt come through it bothers me. But that was short lived because honestly I feel better when I eat better.So hence the one week earlier preop start date. Ive been looking for reasonable priced shakes..So let me know if you find any deals please...and congrats on your decision to be a new healthier you.

I haven't found deals. I am buying some nectar shakes next week at my appointment. They give a 10% discount on shakes and Vitamins purchased at the consent appt. otherwise I have Unjury and premier from costco.

[BG- 8]

August 26 - just hope Insurance Company approves. My Dr does not require a pre-op diet - just the day before? Am I the only one?

My doc didn't require a particular pre-op diet, but recommended losing at least 10 pounds to help the liver shrink so it would be easier to access the stomach and rescue the chances of having to do an open procedure. I asked him if a shake for Breakfast and lunch and a lite dinner was okay, and he said it was a good plan. He said 2 weeks of liquids only (which he didn't necessarily recommend) can shrink your liver up to 20%. I lost 12 pounds on the 2 Meal Replacements and the doc said my surgery went perfectly on Monday!

Good luck with insurance approval whatever you decide to do for pre-op diet!

[Tanglesia 15]

Hi everyone

I'm sleeved and doing really well. Had it done by dr eibes Iowa specialty hospital in Belmond, ia. Amazing experience. Such a beautiful facility it is only a 19 bed hospital. And every nurse and aid is a part of your care they wanted to make sure brad and I were takin care of.

Surgery was at 9 we went down at 7 they ran blood work, set up Iv fluids and antibiotic. Dr eibes came in and chatted, the dr who put me to sleep and controls the boughie can in. And the or nurse came in. I walked in and layer down they put warm blankets on my and strapped my arms down and put a mask over my mouth and that was it. Woke in the recovery room kicking my blankets off. I hope I wasn't to embarrassing. To me to my room by 10:45. Pretty sleepy but was up walking by 12. And I continued to walk. The told me 20 laps was a mile so I ended up doing 4 miles.

Tuesday morning was the a leak test had to drink the nastiest stuff. Could have gagged. But just made myself do it. It was ok so back it the room for a cup of broth, Isopure, lemon aide, and Jello. I got 70% down. Dr came in and said your doing fabulous you can go home if you want so we did. Took us 4 hrs. But was worth it.

This am tried to organize the meds. Wow a lot. Have to do blood thinner shots for two weeks shots in my tummy. 3 pills for pain, nausea, and spasms. Also,have a ear patch on. Have a pill for acid, pill for gallstones, pill for depression blood pressure , thyroid, and allergy.

Have a pill case to put them in. All but my Vitamins. Flintstone complete B12, and calcium citrate.

[cynk 5]

<p>Hey All, hope everyone is doing fine and dandy. My surgery is Aug 7.... day after tomorrow. I have been on the 2 week liquid pre op diet, so far so good (not really, but trying to be positive here, lol).</p> <p> </p> <p>What does everyone's Day before Surgery day look like? Do you have to do a bowl cleanse? I am just required to only be on Clear Liquids, no red Jello, can have broth. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Aug 7th our day is almost here. Do not have to be at the hospital until 11:00, going to be a very long day until they wheel me in surgery. </p> <p> </p> <p>Sending good vibes to all who have already gone before, and the ones who will go tomorrow, and of course all of my surgery buds who will be taking this journey on Thursday. </p> <p> </p> <p>Laura</p>

I am having surgery on aug 7 as well I have to be at hospital by 6:30 .. Best of luck and great recovery !

[mskiesha29 91]

Hello all

I'm sooo happy I got my insurance approval letter in the mail today....August 25th is all set....

[pecj25 19]

Hello sleevers, hope you all are well. Congrats to all who has been sleeved this month so far. Hopefully, I will have an August date also. So, today I go for my upper GI series exam and then I am all done all of my requirements..

Question, where can I get one of those cute trackers that some of you have?