I never thought I'd get to finally say this, but tomorrow is my surgery day!!!! I have been on a down hill roller coaster for the last 3 years. I have been denied numerous times by my insurance, picked a doctor's office that was not patient oriented, and lost all hope! Finally, after all of those struggles and jumping through hoops, I took my destiny into my own hands! I have financed my surgery and know that this is the best investment I could ever make in myself! I have chosen an absolutely wonderful doctor's office. Dr Wayne Westmoreland, Murfreesboro TN, is not only the first to do sleeves in TN, but he is just down right amazing! I have never made a phone call and have questions go unanswered. I have never sent an email and not receive a response. This office is the direct opposite of what I had initially chosen. To say I'm not nervous would be a lie, but knowing that I have made the best decision I could have certainly takes the load off.

I have struggled for years with infertility and PCOS. I am looking forward to positive pregnancy tests in the future to expand my family. I am looking forward to being confident and going for things that I normally wouldn't. I am looking forward to "eating to live" and not "living to eat". I am looking forward to being able to play with my niece, nephew, and step daughter without becoming winded or hurting all over.. I am looking forward to my new life

Now, does any one have any tips, tricks, or guidance to offer? I don't care what it is, I am in desperate need. LOL

Congratulations @@MissersK and I LOVE this;

I am looking forward to "eating to live" and not "living to eat". I am looking forward to being able to play with my niece, nephew, and step daughter without becoming winded or hurting all over.. I am looking forward to my new life

Best wishes for tomorrow!!

Nice! Congrats. Surgery day is tomorrow and i'm sure you're already on your liquid diet to prep. Get ready for a roller coaster of feelings for the first week post op, but it will go by quick! I'm 13 days post op now, and I'm back to work feeling 90% amazing. One of my incisions is still a little sore (I think that's the one the stomach was removed from), nothing intolerable but some discomfort. Sounds like you've found yourself a great doctor, so i'm sure you'll be doing great after surgery, just make sure to HYDRATE! It's a total chore for the first few days, but keep sipping. You should finish a glass shot of Water every 10 min or so. It's going to be tough, but you'll get through it. Sip on those Protein shakes too! If everything goes wonderful, i'm sure by week 1 your pain will subside, and depending on your doctor you may be able to drink broths, eat Soups, apple sauce etc. I just started all that a few days ago and i'm feeling so much more energized. Best of luck!

This is finally your day! And after so many years and heartaches I can't think of anyone who deserves it more.

You will realize your dreams of being able to become a mom, and also be a better aunt, and step mother.

I'm so glad you found the doctor/staff of your dreams! Be safe and well, and again, congrats!

Expect to be up and walking within an hour of coming out of recovery. I had 5 little Jello cups at 11:45 pm the night before my surgery. Now, I can't eat one whole one much less 5. For me it is focusing on quality not quantity. You will need a Protein drink like Zero Carb Isopure. It comes in a variety of flavors. I, personally, like the blue. It has 40 grams of protein and you will nurse it that first day of being on the all Clear liquids.

You will do great!

God Bless,

Laurie

You got this, don't be nervous. The journey ahead of you is the best felling ever. I'm 9 months post op and down 82 pounds with 5 more pounds to go. You need a lot of support from friends and family. Oh, and don't forget your forum friends are here for you. Good luck and CONGRATS!!!!!!

Wow!! Thank you all for taking time out to leave words of encouragement and tips! All of the advice is truly appreciated! Now, here's a little about my surgery and where I am today.

I was extremely nervous Thursday morning, but as soon as the anesthesiologist came in and reassured me that I wouldn't be comatose post surgery, I was fine. They rolled me into the OR, but the only thing I can truly remember is holding a mask over my face and inhaling DEEPLY(thinking, "I don't wanna wake up in the middle of it"). The next thing I remember is waking up in my room(I cannot recall anything from recovery other than being slightly nauseated and having to sniff an alcohol prep pad). Upon waking up, all I wanted to do was walk and do things for myself. I began walking hourly and trying to do as much as possible to prevent so much stiffness.The nurses and even my doctors were impressed with my willingness to get up and move without instruction - I do attest that to reading a lot of forum comments about those who had walked right away and those who didn't. I'm telling ya, this is an amazing place for information! I tried getting my doctor to let me go home that evening, but he wanted to keep me over night just to make sure there was no leakage or other complications. I was released the next morning and am feeling pretty good. Now, aside from some slight discomfort at the suture sites, the only thing that has bothered me is what I believe to be gas or indigestion. I feel like its an air bubble in the middle of my chest that will take my breath away. Has anyone else felt this?

Again, thank you all!!!! Btw, I lost 10lbs on my 2 wk pre-op diet and have lost 10lbs since Thurs!

Expect to be up and walking within an hour of coming out of recovery. I had 5 little Jello cups at 11:45 pm the night before my surgery. Now, I can't eat one whole one much less 5. For me it is focusing on quality not quantity. You will need a Protein drink like Zero Carb IsoPure. It comes in a variety of flavors. I, personally, like the blue. It has 40 grams of protein and you will nurse it that first day of being on the all clear liquids.

You will do great!

God Bless,

Laurie

Which IsoPure is your favorite? I have looked at them prior to surgery, but didn't want to waste a lot of money doing a trial an error.

Nice! Congrats. Surgery day is tomorrow and i'm sure you're already on your liquid diet to prep. Get ready for a roller coaster of feelings for the first week post op, but it will go by quick! I'm 13 days post op now, and I'm back to work feeling 90% amazing. One of my incisions is still a little sore (I think that's the one the stomach was removed from), nothing intolerable but some discomfort. Sounds like you've found yourself a great doctor, so i'm sure you'll be doing great after surgery, just make sure to HYDRATE! It's a total chore for the first few days, but keep sipping. You should finish a glass shot of Water every 10 min or so. It's going to be tough, but you'll get through it. Sip on those Protein shakes too! If everything goes wonderful, i'm sure by week 1 your pain will subside, and depending on your doctor you may be able to drink broths, eat soups, apple sauce etc. I just started all that a few days ago and i'm feeling so much more energized. Best of luck!

Thank you! I am what, 5 days out now. I should've been allowed to start creamed/strained soups on day three, but due to the discomfort in my chest, I am waiting. I have tried to stick to sugar free items and juices, but still a little leery of food with some thickness. I did try my Protein shake and some tomato Soup yesterday and the experience wasn't too bad. I spend a lot of my time drinking water or sugar free sports drinks for the electrolytes. In a couple of days, my diet is to progress to the pureed stage, but I don't feel ready for that.

Did you have pain in the center of your chest that would radiate upward and at times make you feel like your insides were twisting? This is the pain that is preventing me from doing more liquid "eating". This is the only thing that has left me asking, "why" at this point. LOL. I quickly stop when I look at the scale though!