Hi everyone!

Just came back from doctor's office and have a October 28th surgery date for Gastric Bypass. This is it, the high diving platform. Knees are trembling.

Anyone else in October? Let's keep in touch as we support each other. We have the pre-op diet and getting mentally ready for this.

LET'S DO IT!

Surgery was moved up from October 21 to the 7th for me! Who's ready? Me! I was anticipating a delay but got quite the surprise by my office. Crossing my fingers and praying for each of you as your dates arrive. Good luck all! I'll be checking in on everyone frequently

-deanna

SuperBariatricbabe You Got this-Happy Surgery Day!

Edited October 6, 201411 yr by Jyoyonomore

So I survived the weekend my husband must be testing my resolve. Saturday it was a run to the mall where he decided he was starving and I had to watch him eat a sandwich & French F----s. Today it was going to join friends at a Sports Bar for football.

I took my protein drink with me both times and drank it at the table along with water from the restaurant sat and Drank it in the

Parking lot before going into the bar. And had a ice tea & water inside. Yes I aced it But today was tough and I drove my own car and left after 2 hours of watching everybody eat around me. Football Sunday's will be a challenge! But I want this too bad to mess up now and I'm in this for the long haul. 9 more days of Pre-op to go. I do find I look forward to the 1 cup of salad/ veggies I get to eat each day I miss the crunch. As Katy Perry sings " I got the eye of the Tiger, the fire, dancing through the fire Cause I am a champion and you're gonna hear me ROAR."( Thanks AuriP it's a favorite song of mine too!

Edited October 6, 201411 yr by Jyoyonomore

Surgery was moved up from October 21 to the 7th for me! Who's ready? Me! I was anticipating a delay but got quite the surprise by my office. Crossing my fingers and praying for each of you as your dates arrive. Good luck all! I'll be checking in on everyone frequently

-deanna

My surgery date too! Woohoo!

My surgery date too! Woohoo!

Whoa Sherrieb4health. Tuesdays are gonna be Amazing Days!

Hey!! I am having surgery on the 23rd. (My 18yr wedding anniversary. Oops!) I will start the two week diet this Thursday. One week of 4 protein snacks plus a lean and green dinner and then one week of protien shakes 5x day. I am addicted to diet cokes, so I will miss those soo much, but I've already gone on caffeine free to ease the headaches I know I'll get also bc of the lack of sugar. I am so excited to read all of you guys' comments! I am a mother of three girls, ages 20, 17, and 16.

Karen- Hope you ended up getting discharge yesterday!

Auri--Sorry you are having so much pain! Is it more under control now? I had SO much pain when I had my band removed. I can't imagine having both procedures done at the same time. You poor thing!

We went to my cousin's wedding in Wisconsin this weekend and I talked with my Aunt, Uncle and a different cousin who have all had the bypass done. They are all so happy for me and anxious to see how I do with it all. :-)

I start my 2 weeks of liquids tomorrow. Anxious to get it started! Hoping the 2 weeks goes by quickly!! I took measurements a couple weeks ago, so will report mine also. Will weigh one more time in the morning. I weighed 2 weeks ago 245. I have a feeling I've gained a couple more though. I've felt a bit out of control. Plus it's my time of the month, so that always puts on a few excess pounds. Ugh...

Oh, I forgot to add that I weigh 232 and am 5'5. And I live in NC.

Superbariatribabe----Good luck tomorrow!! We'll be anxiously awaiting to hear how everything goes!!

Hey Tacycake! Nice to meet you! My surgery is the 20th.

I have 4 kids, 21 (girl) 17 (boy) 14 (boy) and 8 (girl)

Then I also have 3 "step" kids (we're not married....yet. ) They're 20 (girl) 17 (boy) and 14 (boy)

Thanks ladies! I'll take you all with me in my heart. I'm so excited to have my turn to join the losers bench. Don't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight!

What is this about catheters and drains? Did ur doctor tell you beforehand that you would need drains? And I sure hope I'm under anesthesia for the catheter part. I've heard that is a terrible pain.

Wow amylynns- you are a very busy girl with that houseful. You are inspiring already.

Yes, my Dr. had mentioned that I would probably be going home with a drain. But my Aunt told me they removed hers before she left the hospital. I had a catheter also after I had lap band surgery (back in 2008). I don't know what determines if they just do a catheter during surgery and remove it before you're awake....or if they just leave it in until later. Ugh, I hate catheters.

Wow amylynns- you are a very busy girl with that houseful. You are inspiring already.

LOL---Yeah, it gets pretty crazy around here, but I wouldn't have it any other way! :-)