Our surgeries are quickly approaching!!! Are you ready? Do you still have things to get?

I am so excited! I am going on a mini vacation this weekend and then come home and start my pre op diet. My surgery is August 5th.

There is a facebook support group just for August Sleevers if your interested.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AugustGastricSleeveBuddies/

The ones getting sleeved today you are in my prayers best wishes

My surgery is August 22nd, this Friday! Excited but mostly nervous

@@Karen Scott Im one of those strange people I guess that I like the tartness of the fage yogurt - but Ive tried it with not only the torani syrup but also crystal light flavors... or sugar free jello or puddings powders... changes the flavors - and there is a vast variety of flavors then.

I leave for Mexico one week from today... Im all packed and ready to go... but mentally Im spinning out of control! LOL calm one minute, emotional the next... I have essential oils for calmness... been using that.. and it helps!

@@Karen Scott Im one of those strange people I guess that I like the tartness of the fage yogurt - but Ive tried it with not only the torani syrup but also crystal light flavors... or sugar free jello or puddings powders... changes the flavors - and there is a vast variety of flavors then. I leave for Mexico one week from today... Im all packed and ready to go... but mentally Im spinning out of control! LOL calm one minute, emotional the next... I have essential oils for calmness... been using that.. and it helps!

I tried the crystal light too and it does make a diff. I am also calm one minute saying to my self I can do it then the next min I want to call and canx. So confused just being a day away.

I tried the crystal light too and it does make a diff. I am also calm one minute saying to my self I can do it then the next min I want to call and canx. So confused just being a day away.

It is not because things are difficult

that we do not dare.

It is because we do not dare

that they are difficult.

~ Seneca ~

I'm on day 4 of my pre op diet, which consists of 2 high protein shakes and a lean meat and green veggie dinner with two snacks. the first two days were rough as hell. I cheated on the second day, I ate some fries, I felt so awful about it I dnt think I'll ever do it again. it wasn't worth it. I'm not required to loose weight but my surgeon said a light liver makes the surgery easier. I never realized how much my life revolved around food. today I feel good and comfortable with my diet. I dnt get hungry as much as I just want to eat lol. I was a grazer and snacker. but I'm not anymore and I'm ok with it! my surgery is August 25th so one more week, I'm so happy! good luck to everyone!

Hhp29. I've lost only 7 lbs as of yesterday. I hope to lose at least 10 by Wednesday morning before surgery. I haven't eaten any carbs which should shrink my liver I hope.

Is it the carbs that make the liver big?

Well it's 3 in the morning the day after my surgery and I am wide awake so I thought I write how it went. I actually didn't have any anxiety coming in I really thought I was gonna get it bad, but I stayed pretty calm. As I am sure some people do I was questioning if I was doing the right thing, but told myself it is what it is and what is meant to be. So everyone here at the hospital has been super super nice. The whole process has been pretty smoothe. I met a bunch of people while in "holding" before I went into the OR. They gave me a little versed IV before to calm my nerves, then when wheeled into the OR and transferred onto the table they didn't waste anytime getting me under lol. When I woke up that was what I feared the most prior to surgery, how much pain I was going to be in. Now I can't lie I was definitely uncomfortable, but they medicated me pretty well. When I was transferred into my room they hooked me up to a PCA pump which has become my new best friend lol. Right now I am just sore and the "pain" I get I can only explain as this. On my right side it feels like that cramp you get when you ate to much and then went swimming, that's how it feels. Oh and I have to be NPO until this morning when they take me to do a swallow test to check for leaks, then I can start having fluids. I can actually say I am not hungry but my throat is soooo dry. Trying to talk to people hurts sometimes. I get to rub wet sponges in my mouth but it's my throat that's so dry. I have gotten up and walked 3 times and have transferred to the chair a few times. I can't express how important it is to get up and walk. It has helped me in feeling better. I was not afraid to use my PCA pump either. They told me the first time I was going to get up around 5 so at 4 I started loading up, I was allowed to hit my button every 6 mins. Some people may not be able to tolerate that, but it worked for me. They also have been giving me "reglan" not sure how it's spelt to help with nausea which has made the pain meds tolerable. All and all I am doing pretty good and I won't be in a rush to get home LOL. I am writing this because I know I look to see how others have expierenced stuff and one thing I wanted to know the most is the pain! So after I finally get to have some liquids I will come back and let you know how it goes. For all those getting sleeved soon I wish you the best of luck. I hope this helps someone.

I'm on day 4 of my pre op diet, which consists of 2 high protein shakes and a lean meat and green veggie dinner with two snacks. the first two days were rough as hell. I cheated on the second day, I ate some fries, I felt so awful about it I dnt think I'll ever do it again. it wasn't worth it. I'm not required to loose weight but my surgeon said a light liver makes the surgery easier. I never realized how much my life revolved around food. today I feel good and comfortable with my diet. I dnt get hungry as much as I just want to eat lol. I was a grazer and snacker. but I'm not anymore and I'm ok with it! my surgery is August 25th so one more week, I'm so happy! good luck to everyone!

I can definitely relate. I learned how to space my meals and to consume lots of watere to help me stay satisified. I think it is even harder when you are a grazer. Even if I am putting food away for the night, I am grazing, lol. At least when I did slip on the pre-op, it was with proteins and not junk. Today is day 7 for me and it is a lot better. I am due for surgery the day after you. Let's stay focused!

Glad to hear the one who have been sleeved are doing well best wishes to the one who is being sleeved today. New chapter in your life new, beautiful journey

Well it's 3 in the morning the day after my surgery and I am wide awake so I thought I write how it went. I actually didn't have any anxiety coming in I really thought I was gonna get it bad, but I stayed pretty calm. As I am sure some people do I was questioning if I was doing the right thing, but told myself it is what it is and what is meant to be. So everyone here at the hospital has been super super nice. The whole process has been pretty smoothe. I met a bunch of people while in "holding" before I went into the OR. They gave me a little versed IV before to calm my nerves, then when wheeled into the OR and transferred onto the table they didn't waste anytime getting me under lol. When I woke up that was what I feared the most prior to surgery, how much pain I was going to be in. Now I can't lie I was definitely uncomfortable, but they medicated me pretty well. When I was transferred into my room they hooked me up to a PCA pump which has become my new best friend lol. Right now I am just sore and the "pain" I get I can only explain as this. On my right side it feels like that cramp you get when you ate to much and then went swimming, that's how it feels. Oh and I have to be NPO until this morning when they take me to do a swallow test to check for leaks, then I can start having fluids. I can actually say I am not hungry but my throat is soooo dry. Trying to talk to people hurts sometimes. I get to rub wet sponges in my mouth but it's my throat that's so dry. I have gotten up and walked 3 times and have transferred to the chair a few times. I can't express how important it is to get up and walk. It has helped me in feeling better. I was not afraid to use my PCA pump either. They told me the first time I was going to get up around 5 so at 4 I started loading up, I was allowed to hit my button every 6 mins. Some people may not be able to tolerate that, but it worked for me. They also have been giving me "reglan" not sure how it's spelt to help with nausea which has made the pain meds tolerable. All and all I am doing pretty good and I won't be in a rush to get home LOL. I am writing this because I know I look to see how others have expierenced stuff and one thing I wanted to know the most is the pain! So after I finally get to have some liquids I will come back and let you know how it goes. For all those getting sleeved soon I wish you the best of luck. I hope this helps someone.

Thanks for sharing with us. I am glad that you are doing well.

Surgery went well yesterday going home tomorrow, as long as I can get this gas pain and nausea under control. Good look to those waiting your turn.

I bought something called sea - band for nausea and its been working pretty well.it comes in a two pack and you can buy it at the pharmacy