Greetings!

This is the super short version.

I'm 45. I'm married. I have one 20 year old daughter. I was diagnosed in 2011 of colon cancer and I've had to battle it twice. I did 2 six months bids of horrific chemotherapy. Some days, I honestly wanted to die.

Since my initial dx, my health has gone downhill. Diabetics, High blood pressure, sleep apnea, blood clots, anxiety, depression and excessive weight gain. Not to mention chemobrain which has clouded my speech, my reading comprehension and writing skills. (so please excuse the typos in advance)

My doctors believe that getting the sleeve can possibly jumpstart some things that would help pimp slap the other complications that I've have due to cancer.

I'm approved and scheduled to get the sleeve this Monday....and I'm nervous. I'm scared of pain. I'm scared something going wrong. I'm just a big ball of anxiousness.

So, welcome to my world. I'll be journalling on the way in hopes of inspiring someone else along the way.

Edited November 19, 201510 yr by TheNiceVoice

I'm so excited for you and will be praying and thinking of you tomorrow☺ I too am excited for all the same things. I too was depressed and my bed was my best friend after I miscarried. I will have my surgery on Jan 27. I am here if you ever need to talk. Big Hugs to you. You got this!

@@Monique76 - That means a lot! I truly appreciate it girl.

Where are you from?

@@TheNiceVoice you are amazing!!! You beat cancer twice!!! You got this!!! I have a way to go before surgery, however, my thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Sounds like you have an awesome husband and you deserve only the very best!!! Good luck tomorrow...prayers and hugs coming your way????????❤️

@@muhol88 - You are so sweet. I appreciate the positive vibes! I'm looking forward to connecting with you soon.

You are very welcome! I from Cincinnati OH

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Ok . .So, I've been up since 3AM.

I prepared my hubby some Breakfast in bed. And I wasn't tempted to take a single bite.

I pre-prepared some lunch and dinner with a few Snacks in anticipation for a long day.

Showered. Bags packed. There's nothing left to do except go to the hospital.

OMG . . .I can't believe the day is finally here. My eyes are filling with tears (again) . . . .I just want to be normal again. Cancer free, energetic and healthy.

Wow.

Good luck to you. Think positive. Everything is going to be ok. You will initially have some pain but mostly from the gas. This will pass and will be nothing like you have previously endured. You got this!

Edited November 23, 201510 yr by lorri716

up since 3 AM

@@TheNiceVoice

since you are probably soooooo tired

hope you took a nap during surgery

"its" alll over

you made it (i think )

walking ASAP is great

this will help any gas issues

slllllowly start to drink/sip

hope for the best, but plan for the worst

speedy recovery

kathy

Hello All:

Everything went well.

At some point I remember crying and yelling out loud, "why did I do this!!!" . . . but that 'freak out' didn't last long.

I was so heavily medicated . . most of my experience in the hospital is a big blur. I was admitted on Monday and I think I was discharged on Tuesday.

I had a little emotional setback today. I can't put my finger on why. I just felt really sad.

I'm hungry. Like, really hungry. I realize that the feeling of fullness won't really occur until I start eating solids. I pray that once I start eating, I'll feel better.

My starting weight was 247. I am now 237.7.

I really appreciate this community.

I am so glad everything went well..Been praying for you. Just take it one day at a time you got this!

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@@Monique76 - Thanks Monique! Prayer changes things! You're right one day at a time. :hug:

Yes! Hugs right back at ya!????

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