Hi all,

This is my first post and I started my appts with the surgeon at the end of May, Aug 25th was my 4th visit and he scheduled me for Dec 7th, pending nothing gets in the way. I am super excited and have been reading as much as possible.

28 minutes ago, MamaDarlin said:

Yes i have a light Breakfast and lunch the day before. No major liquid diet necessary with my practice.

same with me. I was panicked a bit when I found this place and everyone was talking about the liquid diet beforehand...I hope this doesn't mean a tougher recovery for us but optimistic that's not the case.

I think we will do great. It was one less thing for me to worry about and I feel like I'll be going into surgery at full strength. I've managed to lose about 12 lbs during the 6 month process. Headed in on the 12th with fingers crossed!

5 minutes ago, MamaDarlin said:

I think we will do great. It was one less thing for me to worry about and I feel like I'll be going into surgery at full strength. I've managed to lose about 12 lbs during the 6 month process. Headed in on the 12th with fingers crossed!

I like your confidence! that may be the reasoning they are using...that's great that you've lost -good for you

I only took 5 off but I'm not being too hard on myself -- it was a tough 6 months -- my aunt passed suddenly, we put our house up for sale last minute (long story), sold within a couple days, had to pack, move, find a rental until we could find a new home, unpack, house hunt for a new home, hubby started a new job so he wasn't cooking as much, my job is going through a complete reorg for my dept, had a severe sinus infection that had me on 5 weeks of antibiotics and steroids which made me gain some back that I lost...and we now found a new house but it is being built and won't be ready until the summer......it's been a bit of a whirlwind so I'm just going with the flow...I'm committed to breaking a sweat and exercising every day to lose as close to the 100% of EW as possible. this time is for me and I'm lucky to have a super supportive hubby who is going to work out with me daily...and I know when we pack and unpack this summer, it will be a lot easier for me as there should be a lot less of me

sounds like you will have plenty to do to keep you active for awhile! December sleevers are going to kill it just because we are dedicated and crazy enough to do this in December. Best of luck!

2 minutes ago, MamaDarlin said:

sounds like you will have plenty to do to keep you active for awhile! December sleevers are going to kill it just because we are dedicated and crazy enough to do this in December. Best of luck!

this is true! we will indeed!

I'd better get moving...my surgery is 11:30 am tomorrow -- nervous but excited!! fingers crossed all will go well..good luck on Tuesday!!

My surgery is in just about 11 hours! I'm excited and nervous. Crossing my fingers things stay on schedule.

I’m now just over 1.5 hours away so you are close too! Checked in at the hospital and just waiting to be called!, nervously excited - not hungry but have an unsettled stomach - hopefully just nerves!!

Anyone who wants to send good thoughts or a prayer I will take it!!

9 minutes ago, Jeannie49 said:

I’m now just over 1.5 hours away so you are close too! Checked in at the hospital and just waiting to be called!, nervously excited - not hungry but have an unsettled stomach - hopefully just nerves!!

Anyone who wants to send good thoughts or a prayer I will take it!!

Good luck. will be thinking of you this morning! All will be fine. The risks are super low. The reason you went through all the testing and requirements were to lower the risk of complication. Have faith and trust in your qualified team. Congratulations, and we are all so proud of you!

14 minutes ago, Jeannie49 said:

I’m now just over 1.5 hours away so you are close too! Checked in at the hospital and just waiting to be called!, nervously excited - not hungry but have an unsettled stomach - hopefully just nerves!!

Anyone who wants to send good thoughts or a prayer I will take it!!

Sending you so many good thoughts and prayers!

52 minutes ago, Jeannie49 said:

’m now just over 1.5 hours away so you are close too! Checked in at the hospital and just waiting to be called!, nervously excited - not hungry but have an unsettled stomach - hopefully just nerves!!

Anyone who wants to send good thoughts or a prayer I will take it!!

God Bless, many prayers, wishful thoughts and a speedy recovery!

Got home last night. Surgery was a breeze. Recovery has its ups and downs. The first night I was in so much pain but they couldn’t give me strong pain meds because I didn’t tolerate them well. Next day I was up walking but still tight and sore. And of course I started the period from hell.
I have the worst pain from hiccups. After surgery I hiccup constantly. I only have four incisions the biggest one being in my belly button.

At the hospital, post op day 1. Soooooo much nausea last night. And I had a lot of pain coming out of surgery, which took close to 3 hours because of all the scar tissue from from previously removed lapband. Pain is better today, haven't had anything for it since before 4am. Nausea is slowly getting better. I think I'm on like 4 different meds for it. Got out for a walk already. Feeling a little on the weak side, but overall thankful for this process because of what it means for the rest of my life.

Hope you feel better soon!

great to hear that sunbunny!! congrats! [emoji4]

So happy for you.

My surgery was on Monday, December 4th.