Looking to start a group for August surgeries ! August 8th is my surgery date! Very bummed that it’s so far .. yet so happy to have a date!

Bariatric program start date:1/22/18

finish date- 5/29/2018

surgery date (bypass) 8/8/18

@MCarr sending prayers your way dear. I know the wait can be excruciating when you are so close. Mine is on the 22nd and I’m pretty antsy. My only solace is that this wait will soon be over and God willing, I can get on the other side to heal and loose fat.

Edited August 20, 20187 yr by ellie123

Good luck everyone mine is on the 29th I am so nervous I have small children and just wanna be healthy and active in there lives worried about the operation

@jenn410 I totally understand and empathize. I have two little ones too! I keep saying... the best gift I can give them is that of a healthy Mama. But boy is it tough knowing in 2days I will willingly take myself in to be cut. Trying to pray through it and be strong here. It’s not easy.

@ellie123 I been praying thank you good luck I will be praying for you

It’s funny... the 800 calorie a day, low carb pre-op diet has been so restrictive, it has kept my mind completely off of the surgery. It hasn’t been an easy 2 weeks!

9 minutes ago, Aidanog said:

It’s funny... the 800 calorie a day, low carb pre-op diet has been so restrictive, it has kept my mind completely off of the surgery. It hasn’t been an easy 2 weeks!

I am on day 7. Half way through hell...lol

On 08/19/2018 at 20:50, Aidanog said:

I am scheduled for 8/22.

I am remarkably calm about the surgery, no worries or anxiety about it at all, but the day before I have to go in and have a picc line inserted - they haven’t been able to get veins without sticking me 7-10 the last three times I’ve been for blood work- and I’m terrified of the picc line. I know that isn’t rational, but try telling yourself that your fears aren’t rational when yours in the middle of an anxiety attack!

Otherwise, the bag is packed, liquids purchased, dog walker engaged. Playlist for waking the hospital Halas is downloaded. I’m ready for the surgery. Bring it on.

Aidanog, if it makes you feel any better, I'm an RN that places PICCs, in addition to other specialty IVs. It's a very routine, low-risk procedure with very few complications. If you're okay with the surgery, you're going to get through the PICC just fine. They should numb you with a little lidocaine that stings a bit, but after that you shouldn't feel anything else, and everything is done through a single needle stick. You'll be fine :)

Surgery set for 1050 tomorrow morning! I'm excited to begin a new chapter in my life!

20 minutes ago, loserlisainpa said:

Surgery set for 1050 tomorrow morning! I'm excited to begin a new chapter in my life!

I will be thinking of you tomorrow morning and sending you lots of positive energy.

23 minutes ago, MegPRN said:

18 hours ago, Aidanog said:

Aidanog, if it makes you feel any better, I'm an RN that places PICCs, in addition to other specialty IVs. It's a very routine, low-risk procedure with very few complications. If you're okay with the surgery, you're going to get through the PICC just fine. They should numb you with a little lidocaine that stings a bit, but after that you shouldn't feel anything else, and everything is done through a single needle stick. You'll be fine

Thank you for your comforting words. I know I shouldn’t be afraid, but I’ve had such terrible experiences with needles lately, just typing about them, my chest tightens up. But this, too, shall pass, and this time tomorrow night, it will be over!

Getting my surgery today! My new chapter begins...

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Had mine aug 6

2 hours ago, lisahabedank said:

Getting my surgery today! My new chapter begins...

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Best of luck to you! Can’t waut to hear how you do!

I got the call! My bypass surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 7:30!

Heading to the losers bench tomorrow morning! Excited and nervous! Its been a long 6 months prepping for this day! Lost 21 lbs soo far. SW 272 lbs Current 251 lbs ANyone else August 22nd??