So I have been trying to get approved for surgery for almost a year. I finally got clearance from insurance about a week ago and am scheduled for VSG 4/5. Preop starts on 3/29, in which its all liquid and one protein shake a day. I am excited but my anxiety is starting to skyrocket. I have bad discs in my back and am off all meds for it, so I feel terrible. Then about 2 weeks ago I was silly and had a "mini face lift" where they use threads to tighten and my mouth doesn't open very far. I hope that doesn't interfere with the scope and surgery. That combined with the preop and recovery time, has got me feeling all sorts of nervous!
I also didn't take much time off work...I do computer work and can flex at home.

Anyone have words of comfort or need a support buddy GAH?!

Edited March 24, 20215 yr by Ranger1269

Oh boy, I am super excited for you. I am waiting for my final approval right now. If it goes as planned, my surgery is scheduled for April 8, just a few days after yours. I am also very excited but my nerves are really getting the best of me.

So you got a mini face lift, you are really making some major changes.

Lets focus on the positives and try to remain focused. At least that is what I keep telling myself ?

Liquid diet here we come....LOL

HAH, Well I just turned 50! It's really not much more than botox. Its non surgical, but my jaw/cheek muscles are tighter.
I am her with you! I just went and got a ton of chicken broth and some protein shakes.
Good luck!!

I'm having surgery on 4/6 but I'm having bypass. I started liquid diet yesterday. Gonna be a long 2 weeks I'm afraid!

My sleeve is scheduled for April 5th. I also have very bad discs, so no more Aleve for a while is kinda scary. ?

@scotty_vsg I am there too. No more ibuprofen or dicfofenac (which is in the ibuprofen family). I can barely turn in my sleep and my back is aching terrible!

Good luck to you!

@tabba29 You can do it!

Congratulations ??

@Ranger1269thanks! Ditto!