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My PCP was not exactly thrilled either when I told him I was having the procedure. He too warned about the weight gain. I calmly explained everything to him on what I have learned and then he said "oh! Well in that case I wish you luck on your surgery!" Once he sees how success I WILL BE I think then he is evern the type to suggest it to other patients. But of course he was coming from a caring perspective. Your pcp was beiing an ass. He will learn the hard way when you go skipping your skinny butt past him if you are there that long. lol

Newday. Looks like you will be starting us All Stars out Monday morning! You are the first "batter up!" My surgery will at 12 noon on Monday so I will be running the bases right behind your. Let's keep hitting that ball out of the park as each of our sleeve brothers & sisters take their turn. Then we will all see each other on the Losers Bench!!!!

Wow! You have really kicked "booty" Looking HOT HOT HOT!

Welcome Home Carmen!!!! Glad you are resting. Take care of yourself and post us about your experience when your up to it!

Gina, I hope you are feeling better. Don't be so hard on yourself! This is a time for alot of adjustments. You are prepared and have done an outstanding job. Go easy and it will all work. Take care!

Having a SF Jello and Isopure for breakfast! Trying to be good and behave. Just taking it one meal at a time. Besides I have no room to complain cuz my preop is so short. I feel for the ones who have to go longer. I did Medifast for almost 9 months so I do how hard the shake thing can get.

Woot! Woot! You are firmly on your way!!!!

I keep staring at my countdown ticker!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant stop! Right now it says 2 days..14 hours..8min..and counting hehehe

BigSexxy, What are your preop instructions? Mine is 2 day of clear but I started this afternoon cuz like where you are it's just so dang hot! I take my bowl prep on Sunday afternoon. I had the doc write out my pain and blood thinner scripts so I could pick them up while I was in Kansas City this week. I had the Pharmacy add flavoring to the lortab liquid. I hope I can get it down. LOL. I have Protein samples,Isopure liquid, broths I got from trader joes grocery and just need to get SF popsicles tomorrow. I am taking off about 2 weeks. Have your written out your "12 reasons I am doing this" list so if we are in pain and are says WTH?! we can remind ourselves why we are putting ourself thru this? I am glad the work week is over so I can concentrate on me and all my sleeve sisters for August!

Happy Friday Everybody! I live in Oswego KS (down past Pittsburg) in SE KS but I work Mon-Wed in Overland Park. I am having my surgery this Monday (Aug 1st) with Dr. Kowalski at KC Bariatric. Started my preop diet today and I am ready to roll for Monday. How is everyone doing? Do you have your dates? How is the preop/postop phase going?

Welcome aboard!

BigSexxy we will be Sleeve Sisters! What time do you have to be at the hospital? Do they have wifi in your room? Hubby and I will leave at 7:30am in order to be in KC at 10:00. Get checked in...preop..and surgery at 12noon. 1-2 hours in recovery and then back in room for an overnight stay in the hospital. I will have WiFi so I (or my hubby) will post updates. Started my clear liquids today. I will be thinking of you!

KB you handled yourself with true grace! I am sure this tech will keep her tongue in check the next time. Until someone sits down and starts researching what is all involved in the process of WLS they have no idea how truly brave everyone has to be in order to take that step into the OR room. Thanks for sharing with us!

Welcome to the August All Stars. You can find us at under forums (regional) by month. Mine is on the 1st! Good luck and keep us posted!

Hey Everyone! I will be getting my sleeve this Monday! I am using KC Bariatric with Dr. Kowalski. I have been very happy with this group. The staff is amazing! So kind and supportive. Always willing to answer all my many questions. I also was impressed with the staff I meet at Hospital Specialty and Spine where I will have my surgery. Nice to see some more Kansas people. I live at the bottom of the state but work up in the KC area often.

Color me silly but what is the antibacterial soap and mouthwash for? I sorta get the mouthwash cuz you will be trached.

That was very sweet of him! Good luck on your surgery!

Good luck Sugarmomma and the rest of the sleevers having surgery today!!!!! You have done your research, you have made the commitment, you have demonstrated outstanding courage in taking back your life! We will be there to cheer you on or pick you up as needed! God Bless!

Congrats on your decision for a healthier you! It is a very brave thing we do making this decision. Keep us posted!

Staple removal shouldl be pain free. You might feel a bit of a tug but other than that should be pretty smooth.

Preop is rough ( I am just starting) but it is for a short period of time and the reward is so worth it! Try to hang tought. Have you wrote out your 12 things you look forward to doing or reasons why you are doing this? If you have not I suggest you do. It will help thru the preop and postop phase. Good luck!

I know the jitters must be horrible but you are doing the right thing and you will not fail!

I know the feeling!! And right after I found out my surgery date I was soooo excited. But then time stood still! But now that I am into my final week of preop the clock has started to speed up. It's like oh crud! Do I have everything? I still need to pick this up and that up and get this done cuz I will be recovering...So don't be surprised when the clock kicks in!