Hello everyone! Has anyone else received March 10 as a surgery date? Was thinking we could all swap info to help keep each other motivated!!

29 minutes ago, finding.me said:

Suddenly panicking now that the office called with my arrival and OR time for tomorrow. I'm worried this is a mistake and I'm a mess. ?

I don't need them to call for that, I'm right there with you right now! So, 16 years ago I had my stomach stapled and did not think about it twice and due to complications (stricture and severe gerd) gained half the weight back. This time around the head games started last week. I know this ultimately IS the right step in moving forward healthfully and otherwise, so I know I HAVE to stop letting doubt in and just keep moving forward and tackle everything else as it comes.

You are going to be just fine, Trish and God willing, after maybe regretting it for the first week or two, you will swear it's the best decision you ever made, just like 99% of this board members.

Hugs and prayers to ALL!❤

39 minutes ago, finding.me said:

Suddenly panicking now that the office called with my arrival and OR time for tomorrow. I'm worried this is a mistake and I'm a mess. ?

Honey, I’m right there with you! Dear hubby just talked me down off the ledge when I frightfully (after ALL the effort to get to this point!) said “I know we’ll have a life again (unlike past 2 weeks of pre-op?)...I am doing the right thing, aren’t I?” When all along, up until this point, it’s been me convincing him it’s right for me. It sure feels schizo doesn’t it?!?!?

It’s a time for us to be gentle with ourselves✨, not over think this, not doubt our decision. For me, this has been a 6 month+ process of studying, soul and mind searching, never doubting it was going to be good.

Smile today, drink plenty of water, project thoughts 6 months from now and how we’ll be light and airy and remembering this humble moment when we stood tall, took a deep breath and redesigned our future!

Love, hugs and All Wonderful Wishes to everyone!❤️

Hey.... all of y'all will ROCK IT THIS WEEK! Keep the faith!

Good luck guys!! We got this❣

1 hour until I leave for the hospital ? I slept so well last night, that has to be a good sign, right ?!?!?

43 minutes ago, NewEnglanderGal said:

1 hour until I leave for the hospital ? I slept so well last night, that has to be a good sign, right ?!?!?

Absolutely! I'm at hospital waiting to be prepped. Lots of love and prayers to ALL❣

You got this girl!!! Speedy recovery

Sooooo Excited for you girls!!! Mine is tomorrow and I’m living with you today!!! Congratulations!! YOU HAVE MADE IT!???

Please let us hear from you when able!❤️

2 hours ago, Lily66 said:

Sooooo Excited for you girls!!! Mine is tomorrow and I’m living with you today!!! Congratulations!! YOU HAVE MADE IT!???

Please let us hear from you when able!❤️

Thank you! Will keep posting updates as often as I can

Iv is in

Best wishes for all of the March 10th folk today!!!!! Just met with part of the surgical team; the main guy is probably in surgery right now.

Vitals were really good; officially down 24# since starting with this journey; 29# from my highest weight posted here and 32# from my highest weight. BP looking very good. Next to the dentist to get this cap and then to kidney specialist for labs.

My surgery is tentative scheduled for March 17th, but may move to March 18th (some hospital schedule crap stuff), but I'm moving full steam ahead.

Edited March 10, 20206 yr by Mello1

I'm all sleeved and in my room until tomorrow! The gas pain is for real. I've never been so happy to burp in my life. My mouth is super dry, but alas, everything went perfectly. Being a nurse, it's hard to be the patient!

I hope everyone else's procedures go smoothly. I'm thinking of you all!

3 minutes ago, finding.me said:

I'm all sleeved and in my room until tomorrow! The gas pain is for real. I've never been so happy to burp in my life. My mouth is super dry, but alas, everything went perfectly. Being a nurse, it's hard to be the patient!

I hope everyone else's procedures go smoothly. I'm thinking of you all!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I’m sleeved S well and in my own private room. I feel absolutely great, except I keep dozing off every 20 minutes or so. I have slight irratation at the top of my rib cage which I’m guessing is the gas. Haven’t been cleared to walk yet but I believe we will be soon.

On 03/10/2020 at 18:13, NewEnglanderGal said:

I’m sleeved S well and in my own private room. I feel absolutely great, except I keep dozing off every 20 minutes or so. I have slight irratation at the top of my rib cage which I’m guessing is the gas. Haven’t been cleared to walk yet but I believe we will be soon.

That irritation is so real! I think burping helped. Walking helped a ton too! And I feel like I'm sleeping in 15 minute increments. ?