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November 2022 Surgery Buddies

Anybody out there? I haven't scheduled yet, but it will certainly be in November. I'm still doing a little research, a bit nervous about traveling to Mexico by myself.

Can't wait to hear from others. Thanks and I will keep you posted.

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I have so much sugar free Jello its crazy! I had a rough day yesterday it was day three and i was starving.Thank goodness today i am back to feeling really full with the Protein Shakes. You are doing amazing!! It helps to have support and I will be right there with you. Thank you for responding.
I haven't started to get anxious yet but I still have 11 days until my surgery so it will probably hit me next week.
I think staying busy is best too. I am jumping on here and reading a lot of posts to keep me focused on the goal.
Surgery on Tuesday, excited not nervous feeling calm. Had the hospital, doctor and final payment yesterday.

I'm going out of town so flying in Monday night and satying until Thursday. Just need to recheck my backpack since I wanr to male sure I only have what is necessary and make it under tlbs
11 hours ago, NP_WIP said:

Surgery on Tuesday, excited not nervous feeling calm. Had the hospital, doctor and final payment yesterday.

I'm going out of town so flying in Monday night and satying until Thursday. Just need to recheck my backpack since I wanr to male sure I only have what is necessary and make it under tlbs

Oh how exciting! How far do you have to travel? I don't blame you I would take the bare minimum of what I needed to get through for sure. I wish you the very best, it will be so nice to have it done!

Oh how exciting! How far do you have to travel? I don't blame you I would take the bare minimum of what I needed to get through for sure. I wish you the very best, it will be so nice to have it done!
Thank you, I'm going from Tampa to Coral Springs Fl, its almost a 4hr drive, but a 50min flight and flights were $40 each way.
15 hours ago, NP_WIP said:

Thank you, I'm going from Tampa to Coral Springs Fl, its almost a 4hr drive, but a 50min flight and flights were $40 each way.

Flying does sound the best option. I am so happy for you, date is so close. I have another week and couple days. Please keep us posted on how everything is going. You will do fantastic!

Hello! I had my surgery Nov 15, 2022 ?

I just had my sleeve surgery on November 15, 2022. I don’t feel bad, no pains only pressure from the gas. I have been in a constant back and fourth mentally since I did the surgery. Regretting it sometimes. Hopefully it gets better.

34 minutes ago, Mary Hale said:

I just had my sleeve surgery on November 15, 2022. I don’t feel bad, no pains only pressure from the gas. I have been in a constant back and fourth mentally since I did the surgery. Regretting it sometimes. Hopefully it gets better.

I am scheduled soon. Do you know what the regrets are or what is making you have regrets? I am worried I will feel the same way.

47 minutes ago, kaceysweatt said:

Hello! I had my surgery Nov 15, 2022 ?

Congratulations, how are you feeling?

3 minutes ago, Merri Beth said:

I am scheduled soon. Do you know what the regrets are or what is making you have regrets? I am worried I will feel the same way.

I wasn’t much of an eater to begin with, but not being able to eat anything and watching other people eat is a little hard. But mostly I keep going back and fourth if the sleeve was a right option or should I have tried harder. I knew a couple people that also had the sleeve and they told me too that in the beginning you regret it but as soon as you see results and start getting used to eating normally, a lot of them wished they had done it sooner. I think its just the beginning, I am positive it will get better!

3 hours ago, Mary Hale said:

I wasn’t much of an eater to begin with, but not being able to eat anything and watching other people eat is a little hard. But mostly I keep going back and fourth if the sleeve was a right option or should I have tried harder. I knew a couple people that also had the sleeve and they told me too that in the beginning you regret it but as soon as you see results and start getting used to eating normally, a lot of them wished they had done it sooner. I think its just the beginning, I am positive it will get better!

I understand and that makes sense. I do know that I have tried everything and nothing has worked so I feel like this is a good alternative for me to trying to do it without the help and support. I keep thinking that if I can make through this two week liquid pre-op I can do it. I believe it will get better for you and hopefully for me when i am at that stage. I thank you for your response. Please keep us updated!

Day 14th of preop starting today. I have been feeling hungry the last 2 days at night, could be that I decreased my veggie portion without notice or my cycle messing with hormones. But no cheating allowed. Tomorrow I'm supposed to eat light and hydrate, so I will have scrambled eggs and keep the rest of the day with liquids only and after 8, clear liquids.

Good luck and prayers sent your way to those going into surgery this week. I have 2 days left until the big day!

On 11/18/2022 at 9:11 AM, NP_WIP said:

I am also having surgery on Tuesday. I made my final payment, as well! What are you packing for the hospital? I could use some tips. And nice to meet you, my surgery twin!

Surgery on Tuesday, excited not nervous feeling calm. Had the hospital, doctor and final payment yesterday.

I'm going out of town so flying in Monday night and satying until Thursday. Just need to recheck my backpack since I wanr to male sure I only have what is necessary and make it under tlbs

3 hours ago, NP_WIP said:

Day 14th of preop starting today. I have been feeling hungry the last 2 days at night, could be that I decreased my veggie portion without notice or my cycle messing with hormones. But no cheating allowed. Tomorrow I'm supposed to eat light and hydrate, so I will have scrambled eggs and keep the rest of the day with liquids only and after 8, Clear Liquids.< br>

Good luck on your surgery. I have a week and day to go!d I have been on nothing but liquids for a week and have another week to go on the protein shakes, broth, water, jello and sugar free popsicles. I would love some scrambled eggs LOL! I had one day when i was starving but after that I have been feeling really full on the liquids. I drink a lot of water anyway so i glad i got into that habit a couple years ago. You are going to do fantastic, keep us posted please

I had surgery November 7, 2022. Anyone else had theirs the same day?

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