Toyia

Hi, I was sleeved on 8/8 and I had the same issue. Yesterday, I put a abdominal support binder and I haven't had any issues. Now I can walk and I don't have to hold my side...Maybe you just need a little extra support. Toyia

Hi, I had my surgery on 8/8/11 and I still have pain on my left side. I guess we all heal at different rates. I hope you feel better soon. Toyia

Surgery is set for tomorrow at 2:30 pm. Soon I will official be on this side of the message board. I am very nervous and excited. I will post again when I return home . Toyia

This is such a nice post I am going to tell my husband thank you right now...

Congrads and good luck...my surgery is tomorrow also...it will be over before you know it... Keep us posted . Toyia

Thank you... I have PCOS also. My sugery is on Monday,... Cograds on your wonderful start and new life. Toyia

I hope so. It's nice to see that you are up and moving.

I love the stories...please keep them coming Toyia

Thank you for the lessons...please keep the information coming. I have my surgery on Monday

Hi, Yea!!! I found some people in Maryland. I live in Baltimore County. I am having my surgery on Monday @Earthchick97. I am having my surgery at Holy Cross Hospital. It's about 1 hour from my home. I wish I could have my surgery at a closer hospital. Since our surgery dates are so close, it would be nice to have you as a buddy. Are you on a liquid diet now? JH is a wonderful hospital. Best of luck to you. @Dawn - are you still loving your sleeve? I am a little nervous. I would love to ask you some questions. Now that my surgery is right around the corner, I just wonder what's next. What should I expect. Any tips or advice that you could share would be wonderful. I could really use a mentor. Have a wonderful day, Toyia

Shelly 77 I am glad you had your supportive husband to help you. This is very hard... I am on day 8 also... and I would love to have anything that's not a Protein shake or Jello. Just keep you eye on the big picture... Good luck

MeMeMee you are correct... We can do this... I am so happy for all the August VGSers... Kayla...I am very proud of you. Toyia

Hi Kayla, I feel you pain... I had to go to a birthday party yesterday. I couldn't even stay long...food all around me... I had to go home to my jell-o. We only have 9 more days to go...we can do it. Toyia

I didn't have a physical before my surgery. Blood work and x-rays...but no physicial. Toyia

I am starting day 6 of my pre-op liquid diet and I lost 5 lbs between yesterday and today... is this normal? I have lost a total of 10 lbs in less than a week (and if I include the weight I lost last week...I am down 15 lbs in 12 days). Toyia

I will not have my VGS until 8/8 but my docotor (Dr. Cantor) uses a 34.

Hi Liliana, I have PCOS also. I am hope this surgey will help me. If you find any information please let me know. I am scheduled to have surgery on the 8th. Do you have a surgery date? Chunky and Fluffy 75 - PCOS is Polycystic ovary syndrome and it is a condition in which there is an imbalance of a woman's female sex hormones. This hormone imbalance may cause changes in the menstrual cycle, skin changes, small cysts in the ovaries and etc... Toyia

Hi All, I have a meeting tomorrow at 1 pm with my surgeon...I am up trying to think of some questions...this is the list now...am I missing anything...any suggestions would be helpful. This is my last appt before my surgery on Monday, Aug. 8th. Questions for the doctor: What size bougie is he going to use? Can I have my gall bladder out? Can I use a wrap on my stomach for support after the surgery and if so what kind (will the hospital give me something)? On the day of surgery…how can I survive with no food or drink from midnight to 2 pm…can I brush my teeth? Can I have Gas-X and sugar free cough drops right after the surgery - I read that these items are helpful to have with you? Thanks in advance, Toyia

Thanks for your help Dalistone... I am going to add some of your questions. I am on my way to the doctor's office now I am so excited. Toyia

Hi All, I am scheduled to have surgery on Aug. 8th. I read in a post that having a recliner was very helpful, because it's hard to get in and out of bed. I was wondering if I should look into renting a recliner for 2 weeks? Can people tell me if they used a recliner or their bed after surgery. If you used both was one better than the other? Thanks in advance, Toyia

Thank you all for the wonderful advice... Since I posted my question...I found a friend that would lend me a recliner for 2-3 weeks...so I am going to work on getting that this weekend. Thanks again, Toyia

My surgery date is Aug. 8th at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD. I started my liquid diet on July 25th. Toyia

Hi All, My name is Toyia, and I live in Baltimore... I am having my sleeve on Aug. 8th at Holy Cross Hospital with Dr. Cantor. I started at 245 lbs...and I am down to 233. I am on day 4 of my pre-opt diet... I am happy that I found this group. I look forward to talking to you all... Toyia