McSleevy :)

Well, my husband and kids and I have driven to my mom's house in Houston to get ready for my big day tomorrow. We are spending the night here tonight and then hubby and I head to the hospital in the morning. Thank God my mom can keep the girls the next few days.. I have NEVER been away from the baby... She's almost 8 months old. I'm getting so sad..And to make matters worse she has caught some little cold and had a fever tonight.. She didn't want my mom or my husband. She only wanted ME to hold her. Hopefully she will be ok without mommy the next few days.. It's going to be VERY hard not picking her up like I am used to doing... I know this is for the greater good and it will all be worth it months from now. Any "sleeved" mom's of young children that can give me any support or advice? I appreciate it! Thanks for the prayers and thoughts for tomorrow! So happy to have a great group of people to talk to... ♥

I just sent you a request on FB so that I can join the secret society.. lol

Glad to hear that you are doing well.. I said a prayer for you on your surgery date. On a different note, I have read A LOT of people on here talking about a "drain." When I was at my pre-op appointment last week I asked my doctor if I would have a drain after surgery at any point and he said NO. Weird... So what is this "drain"??

I'm getting nervous, excited, and anxious... June 27th will be here in a few days!!

Awesome!!! How are things going?

Wow! That is crazy girl! I'm so sorry you are having to go through all of that. You sound like a very strong person! I will be praying for you...

I'm also having the spider single incision! I'm very excite about that.. Have you heard if that helps healing time or not?

That's so funny that you said that because half way through the day my husband and I were both like, "Ok you get up and get the baby's bottle... Ok YOU give the other one her bath.." We were so DRAINED and weak... My husband right before bed said, "Maybe it's not a good idea for BOTH of us to be doing this.. Someone has to have the energy to deal with the kids.." LOL

What flavor of the Unjury are you liking?

Bless your heart! Praying for you to start feeling better fast! I must say that you look FANTASTIC in your post-op pic.. Hang in there! Keep us posted on your progress...

Ok, this is WAY harder than I initially anticipated! Here's my diet.. 1) DRINK 4-5 SERVINGS OF A liquid Protein Meal Replacement DAILY: (Choose from the following) Bariatric Advantage, CHIKE, BARIATRX ESSENTIALS, unjury, EAS MYOPLEX LITE or GNC TOTAL LEAN shake 25 Powdered mixes may be mixed with skim milk or soy milk. 2) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, CONSUME 64 OZ. sugar-free FLUIDS DAILY: Water CRYSTAL LIGHT (OR OTHER FLAVORED WATERS) sugar free Jello LOW SODIUM broth SUGAR FREE POPSICLES So far today I have only had the 3 protein shakes/drinks and I don't think I can stomach another one! YUCK! I am feeling discouraged and mentally weak. I am really hoping and praying that this will get easier sometime in the next few days. Tomorrow I go in for my EGD. This is sad to say but I am looking forward to being put under so I don't feel the hunger pains! LOL! I talked my husband into doing the pre-op diet with me so that I wouldn't feel alone.. That does help having someone to complain to that feels my pain! How is everyone else making it out there??

Mine started today and is exactly like yours... No chewing for me either!

That's very smart of you to have started doing some shakes already.. I probably should have done the same. OOPS! lol Enjoy that Olive Garden! Have a breadstick or two for me! I have heard for many people that this pre-op diet gets easier as the days go by.. I sure hope so because I am not even through the first day and the very thought of another Protein drink makes me CRINGE! Btw, what is your pre-op diet? Just curious.. Here is mine... 1) DRINK 4-5 SERVINGS OF A liquid Protein Meal Replacement DAILY: (Choose from the following) Bariatric Advantage, CHIKE, BARIATRX ESSENTIALS, unjury EAS MYOPLEX LITE, or GNC TOTAL LEAN shake 25 Powdered mixes may be mixed with skim milk or soy milk. 2) IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, CONSUME 64 OZ. sugar-free FLUIDS DAILY: Water CRYSTAL LIGHT (OR OTHER FLAVORED WATERS) sugar free Jello LOW SODIUM broth SUGAR FREE POPSICLES Sound tasty?? lol P.S. I see a couple people have said something about a secret FB page.. Do you know how I can find that? Thanks!

I started my pre-op today and I feel like I'm going to die! lol