Interested to see the awesome group that will be going through this journey with me at the same time. Please reply so that I can follow your journey as well. My last weigh in is on April 15 and surgery date will either be May 11 or May 18.

I'm scheduled for May 19

I'm May 19th too

I saw my surgeon today and he gave me a date.....May 21st. I'm a ball of nerves now. Can't tell whether to laugh, cry, scream or hide under the covers.

I am having my surgery tomorrow. I've been thinking about this for 2 years, and had the first surgery scheduled for January 13th, and broke my leg instead, so had to have a plate and 8 screws put into my leg. Now my day is finally here--I thought I'd be more excited than scared, but right now I am more scared than excited. Feeling like I should run down to the kitchen, make a hamburger and call it quits. Anyone else this scared?

I am having my surgery tomorrow. I've been thinking about this for 2 years, and had the first surgery scheduled for January 13th, and broke my leg instead, so had to have a plate and 8 screws put into my leg. Now my day is finally here--I thought I'd be more excited than scared, but right now I am more scared than excited. Feeling like I should run down to the kitchen, make a hamburger and call it quits. Anyone else this scared?

I was nervous and scared also at the beginning but it will pass hun. I also waited over 2 yrs to get it done and i finally had it done may 1st. Right now i am having lots of gas pain but other than that im ok. Just not eating anything but then again im not hungry.. I found popsicles soo good at this stage which is clear liquid stage... Im done on the 8th then i can add yogurt and fat free milk to my diet can't wait for that good luck hun u will be fine.. It will be all worth it... I started on may 1st with 261 pounds and i just weight myself and lost 7 pounds

I'm still a but out to be nervous - I am sure I will either after my Wed appt. or when I start the liquid diet - that is when I think it will become real to me.

Hey may sleevers! I'm scheduled fo May 26th. Emotional Rollercoaster is finally starting to slow down as I begin preparing for the actual event. I have started the liquid diet ahead of time, doing 2 replacements a day and food for the 3rd meal. I don't have to start the liquid diet until the 12th (per surgeon) but I needed to mentally prepare myself-it would've been too big of a shock to the system just going cold turkey.

How is everyone else doing knowing surgery is so close?

i thought about starting the liquids early but not real sure - mostly I am just taste testing different protein drinks to figure out what I like.

I am so glad I found this app and forum. Most of my family keeps questioning my choice and it makes me question myself. It is wonderful to find a place where I am not alone in my feelings of nervousness and my concerns. I have found a support group and I am very thankful for it

Dr. Nick Nicholson in Dallas is doing my surgery on May 26th. I am excited and nervous. Is there anyone that is also going to Dr. Nicholson.

Hey me too. We are going on the same day by the same doctor!!!

Hey may sleevers! I'm scheduled fo May 26th. Emotional Rollercoaster is finally starting to slow down as I begin preparing for the actual event. I have started the liquid diet ahead of time, doing 2 replacements a day and food for the 3rd meal. I don't have to start the liquid diet until the 12th (per surgeon) but I needed to mentally prepare myself-it would've been too big of a shock to the system just going cold turkey.

How is everyone else doing knowing surgery is so close?

Mine is may 26th too.

I'm in the waiting room waiting to be admitted!! So excited!!

I am happy for you Jenneb. I felt like I got nervous for you this morning when I read that you were waiting to go in. lol

I am lifting up a prayer that all goes well and for a quick recovery.

Hey SassyXRay,

its awesome that we are having it done the same day and same dr. That is so cool! I haven't started the protein shakes yet but I have tried the lean shake by GNC Choc. Flavor. I thought it was good and loaded with protein.

Update: Sleeved on yesterday!!! I feel pretty good aside from the gas pain. It's horrible. I'm getting up walking as often as I can. One thing popped up this morning. My white blood cell count is high so they are redrawing my blood to make sure. Other than that I'm super excited and ready to go home. Hope all my May 4th sleevers are doing well too...

Update: Sleeved on yesterday!!! I feel pretty good aside from the gas pain. It's horrible. I'm getting up walking as often as I can. One thing popped up this morning. My white blood cell count is high so they are redrawing my blood to make sure. Other than that I'm super excited and ready to go home. Hope all my May 4th sleevers are doing well too...

so glad to hear your doing well. I Go in tomorrow im getting so scared. Keep us updated

Okay ...vsg done yesterday noon time and went up to hospital room around 5pm... Spent a lot of time in recovery and in some pain. Thru the night had nausea and discomfort. Was pescribed dilaudid so I in and out it all night. This morning had a ctscan while drinking white liquid. No leaks were found so now I'm on clear liquid. Now after I got back from ctscan 4-5 oz of water and started throwing but it was more of a dry heave. I got to get use to my new stomach.

I am so glad I found this app and forum. Most of my family keeps questioning my choice and it makes me question myself. It is wonderful to find a place where I am not alone in my feelings of nervousness and my concerns. I have found a support group and I am very thankful for it

@@VivKS, don't let your family get you down. My family doesn't really understand either. If I had a $ for the number of times I've heard "I just don't understand why you can't just do this on your own", I'd be rich. But I know I need the help the surgery will provide and as long as you understand why this is your best option, you'll be fine as well.

Praying for everyone who is having surgery today. Keep us posted