LoriRay

Thanks Jenny, I have never had any surgery so I really dont know what to expect. Just grin and bear it I guess. I know its totally going to be worth it. The hospital I am having it done at keeps us 2 nights so I think I am going to be grateful for that extra help for 1 more day. Good luck to you, and I hope you are feeling better soon

Congratulations! Its posts like these that make me feel better. I go this coming Tuesday for mine. I am excited but scared too! Lori

I must be one of the long waits then after reading this. My process took from October of 2011 to now. My surgery is scheduled for this coming Tuesday finally! I think I am glad it took so long, I quit smoking 5 months ago, gave up any alcohol over a month ago and also stopped caffiene 3 weeks ago. If I had to do that all at once I would have been a basket case! Especially the cigarettes and coffee! It also gave me time to really research it and make sure it was what I really wanted. I have had plenty of time to back out but I am going for it! No looking back Lori

You look fabulous! I am so happy for you. Im afraid being 46 years old, no matter how much I lose I will never see a bikini. But I have a pool and love to swim so I still want to look good in a bathing suit. Congratulations! You rock that bathing suit girl! Lori

Oh yea..Victoria's secret for sure! I also cant wait to wear high heels again..like 3-4 inch heels haha! I also have a horse (yes a real one) that I havent been able to ride for a while. I am really excited to be able to get back into a riding routine. Its great exercise for both of us! Lori

Prayers headed your way Aaron! Good luck today. You will do great Lori

Hi Elaina, What Katie said is straight out of the book I recieved from my pre-op class. My surgery is next Tuesday. Important that you take a Multivitamin and Vitamin D in the morning, calicum in the middle of day and then another multivitamin at night before bed. Concentrate on getting your protiens in first, then your veggies etc. I also agree you need to find some local support in your area, either with a support group or with a therapist. Good luck! Im sure you are going to do great! Lori

Hello, I am from Saginaw Mi. Getting my sleeve done May 29th at Hurley Bariatric in Flint Mi. I have Dr. Farhan. Getting nervous and excited too. I am on my 2nd week of the liquid diet (UGGH)I cant wait to find a different protien shake to use. The ones they have us taking are horrible. Any suggestions? Just thought I would introduce myself. Lori

Been walking every day. I am down 9 lbs since last Monday. My goal is to get up and move as soon as I can and not stop. Might have to try that Muscle milk. Anything has to be better than what I have now. Im just worried that since I have a hard time now its gonna be really tough after. Right now I also have to have it super cold and thinned down. I hold my nose and chug it! I think since I will have to sip it after, that I also will use my blender and try it that way. Lori

I was afraid of that. I guess I will just have to keep trying different ones after the surgery. Thank you for the encouragement. Lori

So glad I found this site. Its the first I have heard of that. I imagine I will be here a lot! Lori

Hello, I am just into my 2nd week of the liquid diet. My surgery is one week from today. The hardest part is actually seeing food in front me. I am not hungry really. I am amazed at how well the protien shakes fill me up. I had to go to a bridal shower on Sunday. That was tough. I also work in a large office and they have had food put out every day since I started. I am being tested hehe. That being said, the time is going pretty fast. Im scared to death to have the surgery but I am ready to go. Lori