Margaret

I just had one day of liquids---surgery is tomorrow. 8 lbs sounds like a fair amount to me. good luck to you tomorrow!

It does seem to appear on the news a bit more here and there! My surgery is in 12 little tiny hours!~ Whoo Hooooooo! I'll be back on asap! Thank you all for sharing and caring these past few months!

Kelli---thinking of you! My surgery is tomorrow!We'll do well, I just know it!

You are head cheerleader on this website! My surgery is in the morning---Friday---and everything you write just cheers me on!

Friday is my date, too---in TN. Good luck to both of us!

My surgery is Friday the 8th. I think we can remember sip and walk, sip and walk. Great luck to you----and MEEEEEEEE!

I'm with everyone else on here! Find a doctor who has DONE HIS/HER homework on this surgery and can be supportive. You do not have the right physician for this at all! I would research the best surgeon in your area and request some names of doctors who could take you on as their patient. Mine was wonderful and I had no idea she would be so willing to help me. You deserve better! And lean on all of us!

How long til I can lift heavy items---vacuum, yardwork were my main concerns. I knew from his office about his credentials and his reputation among friends is stellar!

April 8th for me. I don't think I can get more prepared than this!

April 8th for me. This time next week I'm planning on being right back here in my house, feeling relieved and I hope, not too bad!

Welcome! My weight gain came on with hypo-thyroidism also. Welcome to the group! My surgery is April 8th.

You're going to do just beautifully! I'm a music lover. My surgery is next Friday the 8th. I have an iPod Nano and I'm downloading all kinds of "new" music on it for the hospital and the next week, just to calm me down. You are so fortunate to be able to have this. Today, when I went for my last lab work, a nurse told me I was so so fortunate to be able to have the sleeve, for many have to settle for the bypass because of so many health issues. That in itself was comforting. I became "happy" and at peace when I made the decision to press on with the surgery. You likely did, too. Get some new CD's. Enjoy the music. Painkillers will kick out the pain. My two friends here who have just had this didn't even need painkillers! Good luck to you!

Mine is in TN on April 8th! Good luck to us all!

good for you! You'll be fine. Everyone on this forum sings praises of your surgeon! My surgery is on Friday---a few days after you! You'll be home by then and doing well, I'm sure! thinking of you----way to go!

Don't give up! Have your surgeon's office write a letter, your PCP write you, and you appeal immediately by phone, etc. Good luck!

Do NOT be sad. Hold your head up high and just continue with your plan. How I wish I could have done this at a much younger age. I didn't gain my weight until after about 48 but here I am at 60 and thrilled to be having this after worrying about weight for years and years. My friends are with me for the most part. The ones who aren't just aren't and that's the way it's going to be. Just don't worry about telling any more and do what you want to do. I wish I'd never told a soul and just lied about some diet that had failed me in the past! You're fine-----you always have this forum for great support!

gut feelings are usually right. I wish I'd told NO ONE but a very few close friends. My surgery is next week and I think the whole world is going to call to see how I'm doing. Dread it!

I love this forum and all the nine million before-surgery requirements. Mine is simple: clear liquids for one day. Now, does that include the Unjury chicken broth? I can always ask the group nutritionist and will, but this forum has so much more fun involved with every question. Here I have ONE LITTLE day to mind the food before surgery and I'm already worried about getting a headache. Woe is me! How do people going to Mexico get to eat tacos and drink wine the night before surgery! Do they not have to drink that awful stuff and "sit" around the house for 6 hours? One more week for me.....

Congratulations to you! Mine is the 8th of April and I hope for an experience such as yours. You didn't even need pain meds at the hospital? WOW. thank you so for joining us. It sooooooo helps those of us about to have the surgery!

I am thinking of you and hope all goes very well for you!

I'd do it in June and really enjoy an August vacation!

Our group has a sleeve support group that meets monthly. Several spouses have attended with future or past patients and they are very much a part of the conversations! I say take her to that group if you have one, and certainly to the surgeon's because she'll likely have to be there for the surgery unless someone else will be your support person, and then suggest counseling. I'm single and I cannot imagine being up against a spouse who hates change for the good. Best of luck to you----you're doing by far the best thing for you and your health!

How wonderful for you! I bet you are very busy today! Good luck to you!

How wonderful for you! I have mine on the 8th----I hope it's as smooth as you are having so far! Keep us posted!

Me, too! Mine is April 8th and I have cleaning down to a science. It's just like nesting before a baby. I'm stockpiling protein drinks, etc as if stores won't be open for months, etc. Love to see I'm not too weird in that regard!