I'm 14 days pre-op and started my liquid diet today. I hope the next two weeks goes by incredibly fast. I'm pretty nervous but also excited. My "support staff" (family, boyfriend, friends, personal trainer, surgeon, PCP) are all rooting for me, and it's helping me get through each day of the countdown. My boyfriend is doing the liquid diet with me (solidarity!), I hope we don't spend the next two weeks snapping at each other because we are "hangry" haha.

April 6, 2015 8AM, my life changes forever for the better!

If you need me, I'll be crying in the break room with a Jello cup (LOL)

@@blashlee did you pack any clothing or pajamas?

@@blashlee did you pack any clothing or pajamas?

I packed sweats and tshirts and sleep shirts and soft loose granny panties lol and sports bras. Fuzzy socks I got from the last time I had a night in a hospital and my basic toiletries for the day I get to shower and go home. I also packed my iPhone and iPad and their chargers, flip flops and I'm wearing my Nikes when I go in. It's probably more than what I need but I would rather have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. Dropping my dog off to my moms now for the night since she can't sleep with me at home (everything has to be sterile and she sleeps in bed with me).

@@blashlee thank you!

And I'll keep you in my prayers. Good luck darlin!

@@blashlee you've been on my mind today as you will be again tomorrow. I pray that all goes smoothly for you. You're in great hands with Dr. E. Wishing you a quick and easy recovery. Keep us updated as you're feeling up to it.

@@blashlee you've been on my mind today as you will be again tomorrow. I pray that all goes smoothly for you. You're in great hands with Dr. E. Wishing you a quick and easy recovery. Keep us updated as you're feeling up to it.

Thanks Lauren! Once I feel up to using my phone I'll update you guys. Thanks everyone for being so supportive <3

Surgery went well. My pain is moderate but tolerable. Been up and walking every 2 hrs and having no trouble there. Most uncomfortable part is not being able to take liquids yet. My mouth is super super dry. I've been swishing water around and spitting it out but it provides very little relief. Upper GI test in a few hours. Hope it goes well so I can swallow some water or something to beat this dry mouth and throat.

Two of my nurses are WLS journeyers also which is really cool. They've been giving lots of tips and advice.

Edited April 11, 201511 yr by blashlee

@@blashlee I am SO glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you're resting somewhat comfortably! I will be exactly where you are exactly one month from today.

@@blashlee I am SO glad to hear that your surgery went well and that you're resting somewhat comfortably! I will be exactly where you are exactly one month from today.

Dr. E came to check on me this morning. She said the procedure was flawless and that my vitals have been steady and she's pleased with my progress. I had my upper GI and stomach X-ray done. That came back great as well so now I'm taking liquids by mouth today. Starting with ice chips, then I will try water and tea. I saw my new tummy on X-ray. It looks like an egg! Lol I'm also very aware of it. When I drank the liquid for the X-ray I felt it in my stomach right away.

If things continue to progress in the right direction, I'll be heading home tomorrow.

@@blashlee you go girl!