I would love to make some surgery buddies now so we can go through all the pre-op requirements together and stick through surgery and beyond. Anyone else already know their surgery will occur this summer?

My surgery is going to fall in the July or August time frame. Most of this is dependent upon checking all my surgeon's boxes, the rest is dependent upon my financing since I'm self-pay. I'll be getting the sleeve.

I love my surgeon and feel really lucky to have found him. So far the pre-op stuff has gone smoothly, but I am just at the beginning stages. I've scheduled all my evals and classes and attended my first weight loss class last week. I found it to be mildly helpful. It was certainly geared more toward those that hadn't already read through the surgery binder and/or those that had no clue what healthy eating consisted of. I'm hoping future classes focus more on the post-op eating.

My first visit with my PCP about this surgery is next week as that's the soonest I could get in to see her. I'm hoping she'll be supportive as my surgeon knew of her when I told him that's who I see. But if I have to find another PCP so be it.

My first dietician appt is next week and psych eval is the week after that. I only have to get these three meetings out of the way to schedule my surgery. So I'm anxious to get that done!

I'm excited to hear from others along the same timeline as me!

@ Chris428 you also have me . Talk to me, PM me, I want to keep you from climbing the walls. You're a good kid and I like you lots.

@Frustr8 Thank you!

Chrisb428, I guess is normal to be nervous; in my case I already had it done 6 days ago. I had a laparoscopic surgery before; therefore, I was familiar with the pain of that type of surgery and the air pressure pain that in my case travels to my shoulder. I didn’t know about the pain of the surgery though. So let me tell you I prepared mentally for the worst pain for a couple of days. However, the pains I can described are two. The one for the air pressure you ask for pain medicine every time they can give you; for example they shid you can have it every 4 hours then you asked the nurse to give it to you every time. Then you walk, that will allow you burp or fart, Yes the best two things can happen to you after surgery Then until I got home a different kind of pain like someone has punched you in your stomach, but if you continue with the pain medicine at least the first two days every allowed time then you will see if you can start taking them every 6 hrs instead of every 4. Walk and walk, take liquids every 15 minutes, campbell chicken noodle soup strained is awesome; my mom made her own so that is what I have been drinking for lunch time and dinner timer. I know everyone is different but my husband and I had have pretty much the same; hope this help you a little bit on what to expect if that is your fear. If not; in the name of Jesus I pray; so God can bring peace and calm your heart. We will continue praying for you...remember it is a new beginning and start all over is always scare, but you can do it!

Thank you Rosa, I appreciate it!

58 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

I am kind of freaking out right now. Surgery is tomorrow and i just had a huge wave of emotions hit me. I burst into tears. I have had numerous surgeries and never had this happen before. I hope I can calm down or its gonna be a long day and night.

I'm sure you've heard me say this before, but everything you are feeling is so normal. This is a big deal, but you'll get through it just fine. Keep thinking positive and know we are all here for you!!

Thank you Emily. I always thought i wouldnt be one to do this, but ut happened...

On 08/27/2018 at 11:00, Chrisb428 said:

@ALFxRNY Thank you. I was fine and all ready then out of nowhere it hit me!

I think the reality just sunk in and freaked you out a little. Perfectly normal ?

They just called with my time, 6 am. This is really happening!

On 08/27/2018 at 16:22, Chrisb428 said:

They just called with my time, 6 am. This is really happening!

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2 hours ago, Chrisb428 said:

They just called with my time, 6 am. This is really happening!

God be with you!

@ellie123 Thank you!

They called and moved my arrival time to 530 tomorrow morning.my nerves are so bad. I can’t believe this happening in less than 12hrs

On 08/27/2018 at 20:00, Auroragirl4489 said:

They called and moved my arrival time to 530 tomorrow morning.my nerves are so bad. I can’t believe this happening in less than 12hrs

Congrats! You’ve got this! You’ll be on the post op side before you know it ?

22 minutes ago, Auroragirl4489 said:

They called and moved my arrival time to 530 tomorrow morning.my nerves are so bad. I can’t believe this happening in less than 12hrs

Sweetie you are Exactly as I was!! And I’m 5 days post op!!! This too shall pass. Say a little prayer, put it in His hands and breathe deeply. You will do great! This is a gift of another chance. Write down all the reasons you want to loose fat (from noble to vein), and read them over and over! Stay focused, tomorrow by this time surgery will be behind you.

Blessings and love!

I can tell we are nearly the end as the activity here has definitely slowed down! I'll be working on the Golden Key award for August over the weekend and going back to capture anyone whose date didn't get added!!

Hope everyone is doing well.