Hey everyone, I know we have an October thread but I wanted to create one specifically for those of us being sleeved on next Monday and Tuesday. I think it would be awesome for us to support each other and actually follow each other post-op.

I'm being sleeved on Tuesday, October 7th! Wow still can't believe I have 6 days remaining. I'm not nervous at all just excited and ready to start my journey. My husband thinks something is wrong with me because I'm not nervous lol.

Like many of you I've been battling my weight since childhood. I'm 35 years old with a BMI of 44 and 5 months ago I said no more diet pills and no more starving myself for only a 10 lbs lost. I've never been below 200 lbs. in my adult hood.

Guys I told my mom yesterday and now I'm regretting it. Her response was the following "why don't you just diet" . I couldn't believe it, I absolutely could not believe it. Anyway I had to brush that off very quickly and continue my conversation with my mom without exposing my true feelings. I'm not discouraged just wishing I wouldn't had sad anything.

I'm moving forward, all my thoughts are centered around Tuesday morning. I wish all of you the best and please keep each other lifted up pre and post op.

Hi everyone! I'm literally hours away from mine!

Oct 7th it's almost here!! So many emotions! Hope to stay in touch with everyone. Prayers for all. I was called yesterday and told my white blood count was a little high so I have to repeat my bloodwork on Monday morning fingers crossed it will be normal so surgery can proceed on Tuesday.

I hope everything turns out well on Monday .

Hey everyone, my op is the 6th October. I'm so nervous. I've literally packed a hospital bag full of things I don't even think I'll need.

I also feel that the closer I'm getting, the more jealous my closest friend is becoming. She knows how long I've wanted this but now I'm on the pre-op diet she just feels the need not to invite me out to places with our joint friends.

But, at the moment I'm not that bothered to be fair. This Monday I'm getting sleeved and nothing can bring down my good mood!

Good luck to everyone and please add me as a friend so we can all keep in contact!

I can totally relate to what you're experiencing. I have a few co-workers that are treating me different. I consider them my friends so I decided to inform them of my surgery. They're not talking to me but I'm not going to let it bother me. I think more of this will come has I get further along in my journey.

MONDAY OCT 6!! Feeling EXCITED, kinda nervous and a little bit selfish or guilty for some reason? Good luck everyone

So understand the nerves@@10/6/14

Thanks

I am Oct 6th as well. Getting excited

It's because they don't understand how and why we can't lose the weight normally.

I'm not sharing my experience with any family members. I thought my middle daughter would be the support for me. When I explained the surgery is a tool and the lift style change will me my responsibility. She said why can't you just do it without the surgery. She proceeded to tell me about a girl she knew and it didn't help her at all.

I'm using my local support groups. Online, and I have a friend that had the surgery several years ago and has maintained her weight.

This is for you. Your gift to yourself. Until others including your mother put on a pair of your shoes and walk in your steps........well how can they really know your pain, hurt, and health risks.

Stay strong. Best of luck to you!

Viktoryalynne

I go in for surgery Oct. 7 at noon. I am worried about having an allergic reaction to the anesthesia because many members of my family have that issue. I am also afraid of heart failure. I have cardiomyopathy, which is an enlargement of the heart. I had an EKG, chest x-ray, and echo cardiogram earlier this summer. My bariatrician has never mentioned the results. I've asked the nurses in the clinic to double check to make sure they really were fine. They seemed annoyed, but they said on the phone they they are fine. Otherwise, they would have never cleared me. I will probably ask the surgeon to take a look himself before he starts working on me.

I'm October 7th as well! I'm super nervous about surgery/getting put under/recovery. I just want that part over so I can start my new life!

Best of luck to you all!

October 7th for me --- nervous, but excited about my new journey to good health.

I go in for surgery Oct. 7 at noon. I am worried about having an allergic reaction to the anesthesia because many members of my family have that issue. I am also afraid of heart failure. I have cardiomyopathy, which is an enlargement of the heart. I had an EKG, chest x-ray, and echo cardiogram earlier this summer. My bariatrician has never mentioned the results. I've asked the nurses in the clinic to double check to make sure they really were fine. They seemed annoyed, but they said on the phone they they are fine. Otherwise, they would have never cleared me. I will probably ask the surgeon to take a look himself before he starts working on me.

Yes definitely talk with your surgeon regarding your concerns. Your surgeon needs to know and should completey understand due to your family's history and your medical condition. Ask as many questions as you like so that you have peace of mind. I'm sorry your medical team hasn't answered your questions before now. I wish you the best. I'll be going in on Tuesday morning.

oct 6!right around the corner!so after doing 2 week protein shakes only,tomoorow I do clear fluids all day and of course nothing after midnite.checking into mercy hosp at 5 45 am!im first up and hoping it wont be to long in surgery.im having not only having sleeve done but also gallbladder and minor hiatal hernia done.my poor belly button!!that's the only incision there will be!!oh I only lost 6lbs on this liquid :[

robga99,

I haven't been pleased with my pre-op weight loss as well. I am on day 11 of doing sugar free liquids only with a total of 600-700 calories daily. I weighed myself on day 7 and was disappointed that I only lost 3.5 pounds. I haven't weighed myself since then.

Why is it that I can lose 9-10 pounds in 3 days when I feel sick? Maybe its the Protein shakes. I just think my body is in starvation mode and trying to fight back. I need to be more patient because I didn't get this way in a short period of time, so I shouldn't expect to lose it all so quick.

I am having surgery Tuesday also! But I am nervous. Just the unknown I suppose. I have been working on this since May, and have lost 24 lbs. and am starving. I know this is a tool, but I am ready to feel better, more energy etc. we will keep up with each other