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 have lost 7 pounds in my preop diet....surgery on may 14th

My surgery date is May 13. Liquid diet starts tomorrow. What are you guys packing for the hospital stay?

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.

Sorry to hear you are having a rough go of it

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.

I am doing herbalife chocolate shakes. I add ice in the blender and it comes out like a blizzard

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

Are you packed, I am taking gas x strips, chap stick, slippers, pillow, phone and charger, rx, and not sure what else.

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

Are you packed, I am taking gas x strips, chap stick, slippers, pillow, phone and charger, rx, and not sure what else.

im trying to pack.It just feels so surreal right now I have to keep telling myself I am really doing this tomorrow. I am so hungry right now I am sitting here thinking of the things I wont be able to eat for a while.I know its bad.I haven't had any thoughts about it until now that I know I can't eat .I am so nervous right now. Am I the only one freaking out right now

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

Are you packed, I am taking gas x strips, chap stick, slippers, pillow, phone and charger, rx, and not sure what else.

im trying to pack.It just feels so surreal right now I have to keep telling myself I am really doing this tomorrow. I am so hungry right now I am sitting here thinking of the things I wont be able to eat for a while.I know its bad.I haven't had any thoughts about it until now that I know I can't eat .I am so nervous right now. Am I the only one freaking out right now

I had several food funerals lol. And a few tears. I have challenged myself that later if i really really crave something I'll have to figure out a healthy way to make it. Cause being skinny is going to feel better than the cheesecake factory.

I think it's a fantastic sign that you are nervous. It shows you realize what a major step you are taking to get control of your life. You know it isn't a quick fix nor an easy fix.

You are already ahead of many

I am seeing Dr. Hamilton at Kansas City Bariatric. May 13 can't come fast enough! !

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.

I just had my surgery today from Dr. Nicholson. Many of the nurses emphasized how great he is. Surgery went well, but the gas pain is hard. Have someone bring gas-x strips so u can use them!! Best wishes to all of you!

@@carolscience Dr Hamilton is my doc as well and my surgery is the 18th

@@"VivKS" oh my gosh what a small world! Well I can't wait to give updates next week

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!!!

Me three! 5/26 with Dr. Nick - it's a party!

My surgery was yesterday. Mine was a double whammy with lapband removal and sleeved within same surgery. I am one of the very lucky ones with no gas/pain issues at all. I have not had issues with nausea, dry heaves or throwing up. I started clear liquids along with broth and unflavored protein this morning at 6am and have had no issues. I would not need pain medication, however, my lapband port removal is very painful. I was kept an extra night because of this. Each surgery is so very different. My lapband install surgery 5 years back allowed me to experience the awful gas pain, so, I totally sympathize with those that are dealing with it. Walk as much as you can if you can handle it. Walking is the only thing that allows the body to absorb the gas quicker. I started walking about 20 minutes after I got to my room. It was tough, but, I did it. I wish that all you experience such a good experience as I did. It really does happen. Good luck. Jake. Btw, I will update the list tomorrow.

I am seeing Dr. Hamilton at Kansas City Bariatric. May 13 can't come fast enough! !

Nice to know there is another person from Kansas City - I am going to North Kansas City Hospital Bariatric

I am seeing Dr. Hamilton at Kansas City Bariatric. May 13 can't come fast enough! !

Nice to know there is another person from Kansas City - I am going to North Kansas City Hospital Bariatric

Will it be your consult visit?