Just got my date Jan. 6th!! Seems far away but it will be here soon!

I will be coming home tomorrow from Tijuana. I had surgery with Dr. Ramos Kelly on Jan 15th and had the absolute best experience hands down. I am feeling great today and walked all around to many stores. I hope this energy/excitement/pain free feeling lasts :-)

Edited January 19, 201511 yr by Rheart16

Hi all. I'm going in for surgery in 36 hours, 8am Tuesday in Portland Oregon. I'm excited. My nerves have died down and now I'm just looking forward to the future. I'm a bit emotional, which most men don't admit, but this whole process is bringing up all my dreams, hopes, nightmares, and memories both good and bad surrounding food, women and being fat. I look forward to posting in the future about how much I've lost.

Tomorrow is my day!!! Can't believe it is here. Down 10 lbs. from pre op diet. I am scared, nervous, excited, anxious. Etc. overall, I feel ready. Have had some dark thoughts wondering if I am making a huge mistake but I know that is just the nerves. Tomorrow I will be on the losers bench!!! Hallelujah!!!

Hi all. I'm going in for surgery in 36 hours, 8am Tuesday in Portland Oregon. I'm excited. My nerves have died down and now I'm just looking forward to the future. I'm a bit emotional, which most men don't admit, but this whole process is bringing up all my dreams, hopes, nightmares, and memories both good and bad surrounding food, women and being fat. I look forward to posting in the future about how much I've lost.

Best of luck with your surgery and a great recovery! Please keep us updated on your progress

8 more days. I have no anxiety but just ready for it to be over. Been on pre-op liquid diet since Jan 1. Ugh!

My worst fear has come true. It is 6:15 am I am dressed and ready to go to the hospital because I am supposed to be there by 7:00 am for my 9:30 surgery. I have been on liquids for two weeks, clear liquids for two days, done my bowel prep (yuck) . My doctors office calls to tell me that my doctor is very sick and canceling my surgery today with no idea when it will be rescheduled.

I can't believe it and beginning to wonder if this is a sign that I shouldn't be doing this....

My worst fear has come true. It is 6:15 am I am dressed and ready to go to the hospital because I am supposed to be there by 7:00 am for my 9:30 surgery. I have been on liquids for two weeks, clear liquids for two days, done my bowel prep (yuck) . My doctors office calls to tell me that my doctor is very sick and canceling my surgery today with no idea when it will be rescheduled.

I can't believe it and beginning to wonder if this is a sign that I shouldn't be doing this....

NOOOOOOO.... How frustrating for you!! It would hang on for a day or two and blow up your dr office phone in the meantime for answers. You've done your hard part and I'm sure you'll be a priority as soon as he's well.

I'm 11d post op and down 30lbs since pre op started. Trust me! Best gift you could ever give yourself.

Edited January 19, 201511 yr by mduffield

Hi all. I'm going in for surgery in 36 hours, 8am Tuesday in Portland Oregon. I'm excited. My nerves have died down and now I'm just looking forward to the future. I'm a bit emotional, which most men don't admit, but this whole process is bringing up all my dreams, hopes, nightmares, and memories both good and bad surrounding food, women and being fat. I look forward to posting in the future about how much I've lost.

You are going to do great! The first day is a little tough but not nearly as painful as surviving a lifetime of being unhealthy and obese. That's what I told myself. I'm so glad I did this and you will be too. This will be the first step you take in loving yourself. First steps are always a doozy but once you clear it you'll never look back.

I just want everyone going to get surgery from Dr. Ortiz to consider asking him about the sleeve plication. That's what I got and so far so good.

I would not advocate have your stomach folded in on itself ie. Plication... i am very happy with my sleeve!

Any suggestions for an app that tracks protein and liquid? I've looked and really only found some protein trackers.

@ Jill Pill when are you going to post an update on YouTube?

After two days of all day phone calls for a new approval due to a Dr. office mistake, my insurance approved my surgery today. That's good, because it is on Thursday! Yay! I am tired of this preop diet! I'll post my stats soon. Not sure I lost weight on this liquid diet. I've been less active, but stuck to it 100%.

@@eagersleever15 I am so sorry to hear about your situation. How frustrating for you! Don't give up! Stay strong! ((Hugs))

WOOHOO @ Eurogirl10!!! Happy for you!! Stay strong on liquid diet, it will make your surgery a lot easier on your surgeon + on you! You can do this!! I'm 11 days post-op and down 14 lbs :-)