brandymarie81

Dr said full liguid diet...like I was on before surgery...but I'm going back to broth. That hurt.

im drinking a large tea from the dreaded mcdonalds today...and i am about half way done...no worries though...it is unsweet....and good lord it tastes soooo good!!!

Oh how I wish I wanted food....my friends mom made me chicken soup from scratch and it smelled so unbelievably good...but when I tried to eat a little I thought I was going to throw up my insides...I haven't been able to eat anything and the thought of food makes me sick...I'm just trying to focus on liquids and protein shakes.

It's black/brown...

I was getting nauseous when I would sit up...had to wait a few...then stand...never threw up at the hospital and only 2 times since ice been home...I think its going well....

Dr said all is ok. Since it hasn't happened since early am and it was only the one time he thinks it was old blood...but if it happens again I am to call him ASAP...

I get to post in the post op thread!!! Surgery went beautifully yesterday thanks for all the happy thoughts and prayers. Pain and nausea is bearable...and sleeping really helps...I'm about to leave the hospital and go home...I can't wait!

As many of you know I was scheduled to be sleeved on 3/1...but because of my wonderful allergies and them inflaming my sinuses it was rescheduled to Monday 3/5. I need all the positive thoughts and prayers that the surgery happens thus time...I don't think I can handle another delay.

Well I'm about to walk out of my house for the last time with my normal stomach...so many things going through my head...mostly though, what it will be like to actually lose the weight and keep it off!

According to my Dr you can stretch it out but never to the size it was. Most people stretch to max 8-10 ounces.....which is still less than a 1/4th of the old size

Sinus drainage and the occasional cough....rescheduled for Monday.

I guess I'm just meant to be fat...surgery cancelled because of sinuses.

My date is tomorrow as well and like you I have had some doubts and questions...I am feeling much better about it today and am looking forward to shoving my hind end onto that losers bench! We are all going to get through this with amazing grace and will be pushing full steam ahead before we know it. If it hadn't been for several people on here telling me this whole thing was normal I probably would have backed out.

That dress looks AWESOME on you!!! Congrats!

So yesterday I went in for all my preop testing and fun stuff. I got to meet some of the nurses that will be tending to me after my surgery tommorrow and let me tell you I feel SO much better! Yesterday I was sort of freaking out and was actually considering cancelling the surgery...then I went to the hospital....MUCH better now! I can't WAIT! Surgery is scheduled for 8:30 AM and since I am the first one on the schedule I shouldn't get pushed. The nurses were even saying that my doctor is known for starting his surgeries early. That makes me happy! The sooner, The better! Ready to roll on into that OR and roll out on the losers bench!!

I know it is totally normal to feel that way....it's why I keep trying to focus on all the positives....and all the things that I will be happier doing... This will sound retarded to most...but for those of us who are larger may understand...the thing that I am looking forward to the most is wearing some 6 inch heels and not feeling like I am going to break my neck...or an ankle...I may splurge and buy me a most awesome pair when I get to that stage!

you look FANTASTIC! I can only hope to look as good if I ever get to your current weight!

My doctor is in Houston and his cost is $11700.00 for everything, all preop tests, a 1 night stay in the hospital and the first 2 post ops. It may be cheaper since you more than likely wouldn't be using the post op visits. Dr. Alanis is his name. He and his staff are FANTASTIC! They take the time to talk to me and explain anything I don't understand.

I'm so looking forward to it...I am kinda scared though.

How much did you weigh day of surgery and when was your surgery?

I have the exact same stats as you. 5'7" and 440 lbs. I want to get to 160 but will be happy with anything. I'm on the preop right now and have lost almost 10 lbs. My surgery is scheduled for 3/1. I'm nervous but so looking forward to it.

Are you supposed to lose a certain amount of your excess weight within a certain time frame?

Im getting nervous to! I have to keep telling myself that it's a nervous excitement, or Im scared I will chicken out!

Mine is the very next day! 3/1! I can't wait!!!