I just got my surgery date for March 5. I am excited and nervous at the same time but I'm trying to hold it all together.

Because you knew it was the right decision for you. For me, my weight is backing me into a corner, I know without surgery I'll get sicker until I die. Obesity has ruined my quality of life, I don't want to be like this anymore. I suspect,you felt many,of the same things. Sure you feel a little rotten, gain seldom comes without pain. But every day you are going to be a little stronger, a little healthier, the tenderness and pain will subside. Even if you don't dance in the sunlight you'll,move smoother and easier. And those are basic reasons for it all. Get your fluids, eat your proteins and veggies when your diet advances, you are gonna be fine and dandy soon. You'll be telling all the new people on here, I did it and you can too. Buck up its got to get better.

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Amen! Thanks for the encouragement. No weight loss yet.

My surgery was March 2, 2018. One week out and doing fine.

I just got my approval today!! Yayy!! I hope I can get scheduled soon! Good luck to everyone [emoji4]

Hey everyone! I’m new to the forum and wanted to get to know y’all. My surgery is next Wednesday, March 14th. A little nervous but feeling positive about it.

I’m so proud of the members I’ve seen here that lost weight prior to surgery. That is quite an accomplishment! I’m not sure I would have the patience to do that.

I chose to be a cash pay patient without using insurance. I had my consultation this week and my surgery is 8 days later! I know I’m moving extremely fast, but I’m on unemployment now and it’s the perfect time to do this so that I don’t have to take off time from a new job to recuperate.

I started my pre-op liquid diet this morning and so far, so good. Protein shake was fine and now I’m sipping my water. I’m so ready for this! I’ve been waiting years to have the money saved up. All of my insurance plans over the years did not cover bariatric surgery.

I’m so excited and can’t wait to get to know y’all! Good luck to us all. [emoji847]

Just got home yesterday from the hospital. Big ups and downs but I am so happy that it is done. I have to force myself to keep up with the new diet. I have zero hunger. The only pain that I have are from the wounds from surgery. I wish you all the best this month, but it is soooo much better. The weight is already melting off.

HW: 350
SW: 326
CW: 316
GW: 220

Same as@bradleyY, I just got home today from the hospital. I have five incision sites that seem to be healing nicely and I've almost no pain from these. The gas pain is a different matter altogether and it seems to be taking some time for it to sort itself out.

My diet today in the hospital started with a natural yoghurt and half a banana smoothie with a teaspoon of honey. I could only manage about 100mls before I was full. It had the effect though of getting my bowels going and boy did they go! (Sorry TMI I know).

My energy levels are fairly low at the moment and a 30 min nap in the recliner tuned into three hours. Hopefully that won't stop me from sleeping later, but given I felt like I was conducting a snoring orchestra in the 4 bed ward I was in last night, I'm not surprised that I slept today.

Overall, I feel really happy about my decision to have the sleeve so far and I've had great support from my wife and kids. I haven't told my wider family group yet about the specific surgery that I had, but that's a discussion for a different day.

Getting really excited and nervous all at the same time.... Surgery date is March 22nd.

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Same as[mention=335181]bradleyY[/mention], I just got home today from the hospital. I have five incision sites that seem to be healing nicely and I've almost no pain from these. The gas pain is a different matter altogether and it seems to be taking some time for it to sort itself out.

My diet today in the hospital started with a natural yoghurt and half a banana smoothie with a teaspoon of honey. I could only manage about 100mls before I was full. It had the effect though of getting my bowels going and boy did they go! (Sorry TMI I know).

My energy levels are fairly low at the moment and a 30 min nap in the recliner tuned into three hours. Hopefully that won't stop me from sleeping later, but given I felt like I was conducting a snoring orchestra in the 4 bed ward I was in last night, I'm not surprised that I slept today.

Overall, I feel really happy about my decision to have the sleeve so far and I've had great support from my wife and kids. I haven't told my wider family group yet about the specific surgery that I had, but that's a discussion for a different day.

Someone recommended the gas x strips that melt in your mouth and I have been using those. I don’t have any gas pain, and I think that is why. You should check them out.

Someone recommended the gas x strips that melt in your mouth and I have been using those. I don’t have any gas pain, and I think that is why. You should check them out.

I am just home today from surgery on the 6th. I have 4 incision sites, one which is very painful- where they removed my stomach. I've not tried gas x but I commented on it in hospital, curious as to why they don't give you any. I'm still on clear liquids only.

HW 303
SW 278 (goal)
CW 277
GW 150
Sleeve 3/6/18

My surgery date is March 13 ???.. super excited, and super nervous.. this group if awesome for great tips, and things that actually work... I have my gas x strips, dry mouth spray, colace, tums... not sure if I’ll need them all.. but better to be over prepared I say?... from all I have read gas seems to be the big issue,,.. on my 6th day of my liquid diet... so far it’s going awesome!!! I drink drink drink... 100-150 oz a day... doc said beter to be very hydrated before surgery ??... HOLY SMOKES!!! Only a few days left ????.. as long as I wake up after surgery.. lol., I can handle anything ????...

My surgery is also on 13 March & I am ready as well. Best of luck to you!

Good luck!!! We got This ???.. keep me updated how it all went for you ...

My surgery date is March 13 [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16].. super excited, and super nervous.. this group if awesome for great tips, and things that actually work... I have my gas x strips, dry mouth spray, colace, tums... not sure if I’ll need them all.. but better to be over prepared I say[emoji12]... from all I have read gas seems to be the big issue,,.. on my 6th day of my liquid diet... so far it’s going awesome!!! I drink drink drink... 100-150 oz a day... doc said beter to be very hydrated before surgery [emoji16][emoji16]... HOLY SMOKES!!! Only a few days left [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16].. as long as I wake up after surgery.. lol., I can handle anything [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]...

Did your Specialist recommend gas x?? I wonder if I should get some


HW 303
SW 278 (goal)
CW 277
GW 150
Sleeve 3/6/18

The 19th Here.,,, Can anyone help!!! What should I have ready for after the surgery food wise[emoji848]

Hey everyone! I’m new to the forum and wanted to get to know y’all. My surgery is next Wednesday, March 14th. A little nervous but feeling positive about it.

I’m so proud of the members I’ve seen here that lost weight prior to surgery. That is quite an accomplishment! I’m not sure I would have the patience to do that.

I chose to be a cash pay patient without using insurance. I had my consultation this week and my surgery is 8 days later! I know I’m moving extremely fast, but I’m on unemployment now and it’s the perfect time to do this so that I don’t have to take off time from a new job to recuperate.

I started my pre-op liquid diet this morning and so far, so good. Protein shake was fine and now I’m sipping my water. I’m so ready for this! I’ve been waiting years to have the money saved up. All of my insurance plans over the years did not cover bariatric surgery.

I’m so excited and can’t wait to get to know y’all! Good luck to us all. [emoji847]

Hey! I’m March 14th and self pay (by choice) too!

What time are you scheduled for?