Anyone else scheduled for January 2018? I have my surgery scheduled for January 11. I'm having to wait until next year because I had a stent put in back in December 2016. The anesthesiologist won't sign off until I have had the stent for at least a year and am able to come off of Plavix for the surgery.

January 30th if my iron levels are right!

Lots of us going in tomorrow!!!! Good luck to everyone. I'm beyond excited to get this started! Prayers to everyone getting sleeved this week!

Good luck all! Xx

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Good luck everybody, both for today and tomorrow! Looking forward to hearing how it all went for us. Xx

Good luck to everyone going in today and soon! I am a week out and can tell you will feel great by the time you hit one week!

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On 1/9/2018 at 9:17 PM, Engelyn said:

Hi Y’all - I am on the 11th too. Would love to keep in touch on what you guys experience and share mine as well. I’m nervous.

Hi Engelyn.

I’m 4 days post op, feeling good a little sore looking forward to getting a little better each day. I hope your surgery went well keep in touch wishing you the best.

I should be getting mine within a couple of weeks

I won't have my date until December 26...i was denied in November so I'm a little more subdued this time around

May I ask why you were denied?

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I was sleeved on Jan 11. My starting weight on surgery day was 242, now 4 days post op I am 231. That's right I am down 11 lbs. I was in the hospital one night however on Saturday night I wasn't feeling good so my husband rushed me to to the hospital! I was dehydrated, after 14 hours in emergency I felt much better. Today I am feeling so much better. The hardest part the first couple days is keeping water, meds, and liquids down. The gas pains and the sore stomach is painful, but it gets better, just remember it gets worst before it gets better unless you are lucky! I have had 4 kids and day 1-3 post op felt like death. Thank God that is in the past. Looking forward to shedding the pounds.

Anyone know if there is an app that would help to set timers and reminders for drinking and such? I'm scared about drinking my water and then eating in between water

I think the fit bit has a reminder. I think the iPhone one does too.

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Hi, all- I am one week out today from my sleeve last week and just want to send my support to everyone who is still waiting. I am feeling terrific today- really good. The first few days were hard (I had lots of nausea) but quickly got much much better. I was pretty terrified of this surgery before I had it, but now I am already grateful. Down 24 pounds since preop diet, which I think is pretty great! Also just feeling content with the decision now that it’s done- I keep feeling surprised that I still feel like myself- I don’t know what I thought was going to happen, but I’m so relieved that I feel pretty normal by this point, and the only difference is being a tiny bit sore and having to take a half an hour to eat a Greek yogurt Getting all liquids and protein in, and feeling so much better. Just wanted to send reassurance to any people who like me were absolutely scared out of their minds. All will be well!


Surgery Date: January 8, 2018
Sleeve Gastrectomy

Hi, all- I am one week out today from my sleeve last week and just want to send my support to everyone who is still waiting. I am feeling terrific today- really good. The first few days were hard (I had lots of nausea) but quickly got much much better. I was pretty terrified of this surgery before I had it, but now I am already grateful. Down 24 pounds since preop diet, which I think is pretty great! Also just feeling content with the decision now that it’s done- I keep feeling surprised that I still feel like myself- I don’t know what I thought was going to happen, but I’m so relieved that I feel pretty normal by this point, and the only difference is being a tiny bit sore and having to take a half an hour to eat a Greek yogurt [emoji4] Getting all liquids and Protein in, and feeling so much better. Just wanted to send reassurance to any people who like me were absolutely scared out of their minds. All will be well!


Surgery Date: January 8, 2018
Sleeve Gastrectomy

Thanks for this! Wonderful to hear. I'm in hospital now and will be operated tomorrow morning with the sleeve as well as a hiatial hernia. I am nervous of course, and also sure that it's the right decision. I'm worried about not eating anymore for a while, though that's the point, right? I imagine you get used to it quickly. Then I'll be concentrating on my liquids and proteins!

Had my last meal earlier... From now on, only water until 6 am, then operation at 10 am. They said I might end up in intensive for the night to be monitored for sleep apnea.. Hoping not!

Thanks for sharing@futurefitmom2four I'm also have 4 kids and worry How I'm gonna be able to do what I need too. My surgery is next week on tuesday and I am currently 242. Looking forward to surgery

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1 hour ago, newlifeat40 said:

Hi, all- I am one week out today from my sleeve last week and just want to send my support to everyone who is still waiting. I am feeling terrific today- really good. The first few days were hard (I had lots of nausea) but quickly got much much better. I was pretty terrified of this surgery before I had it, but now I am already grateful. Down 24 pounds since preop diet, which I think is pretty great! Also just feeling content with the decision now that it’s done- I keep feeling surprised that I still feel like myself- I don’t know what I thought was going to happen, but I’m so relieved that I feel pretty normal by this point, and the only difference is being a tiny bit sore and having to take a half an hour to eat a Greek yogurt Getting all liquids and Protein in, and feeling so much better. Just wanted to send reassurance to any people who like me were absolutely scared out of their minds. All will be well!


Surgery Date: January 8, 2018
Sleeve Gastrectomy

Thanks for sharing! My surgery is on the 17th and the anxiety is kicking in.

On 1/3/2018 at 9:01 PM, BB87 said:

Me too! I’ve been reassured by the family and 2 friends I’ve told that it will be fine. Still not sure if I plan to tell anyone who asks yet. Do you happen to be 30 (from your ID)? I’m 30 too!

On 1/3/2018 at 9:34 AM, Sarah Thompson said:

Hey everyone, I had mine done yesterday. 1 more night in hospital and hopefully go home tomorrow.

54 minutes ago, r.chapanar@gamil.com said:

Thanks for sharing@futurefitmom2four I'm also have 4 kids and worry How I'm gonna be able to do what I need too. My surgery is next week on tuesday and I am currently 242. Looking forward to surgery

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If you would like we can keep in touch! I didn't have a last meal (I should have). Well like a good friend told me, I have had many good meals, but I think one last one is ok. Well I am 4 days post op. On surgery day I was like 241, yesterday I was 232, I just weighed myself 15 min ago and the scale was wavering between 229 and 230. I haven't seen 229 since 2016, when I was working out hard core. The first 2 days after surgery were horrible for me, I had to go back to the hospital for dehydration. Just be prepared for the worst feeling ever of nausea, its like being pregnant but worst for a good 24_36 hours. My kids and husband were all freaking out. I was just upset with myself because I was following the doctors diet to a T.. except I wasn't able to keep anything down. I wish you lots of luck, positive thoughts and my prayers! The key to the gas pain is Maalox or Miralax, gas strips didn't help me. The maalox helps with the bm too!