Michelle Cicerello

Yes, we will be able to do so much more and be proud doing it BTW I am from Texas too, what part are you? I am in Little Elm right on Lake Lewisville.

Thank you guys, sooo much, I am really starting to have wierd emotions, I have had my last chewable meal for awhile, and fluids will be stopped in about 3.5 hours ...... Its getting real! Lots of prayers to my fellow Red Velvet sisters, may we heal fast and live long!

Awww Good Luck Kelly and Dawn of a new Day! We will make it through with flying colors

Aww guys, thank you so much ~ I know I will be a crying baby tomorrow to - But deep down I know its for the best, its just getting there thats kinda scary ~ I will keep you all posted as I can Keep them prayers coming!

Yay Kelly I am so happy for you - I got my call this morning as well - mine will be about 10:30 monday morning - I will be praying for you as long as I can remember to on Monday~ please do the same for me Oh and BTW, I feel the same way, I am not excited, not really nervous, just another nice weekend for me I am sure that will change when I am on my to the hospital Monday morning.

YAY!!!! I am so happy to hear that, I have thought about you every day this week ~ only 3 days!!!! WOOT WOOT

Thats a good idea Kelly - I just got home from my last day of work before surgery - its really getting close now. Got a call that my surgery will be an hour later - so I check in at 8:30 will have surgery at 10:30 - if I am up to it, I will try to log on that night and post something in the forums Good luck all May 9er's My best thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy recovery

oh, a heating pad is a good idea - will have to write that one down. Thanks ~ Happy Friday

Once you have done your Pre-Op stuff, you will officially be done - all that will be left is the surgery. Just make sure to have whatever your going to take day of surgery, and you have the stuff you will need when you get home, like the Protein powders for your shakes, and all the liquid stuff you will need. Good luck, being a bundle of nerves is normal, I am there right now, as my surgery is Monday May 9th Keep us posted on how things go.

Hi Joan - first off let me say, you are not nuts, I went through the emotional roller coaster as well - I think its part of the process. This is a life changing thing we are doing. I was told by one of the nurses that we would morn as if we have lost someone. Second, I am getting Sleeved by Dr Nick Nicholson on Monday May 9th! Nice to meet another! ~ good luck with your surgery, keep me informed on how everything goes Happy Friday!!

So..... I had my pre-op stuff done this morning - Here is how my day went. Woke up to a Breakfast of Alkaseltzer with a splash of chalk, then the icing on the cake was to roll around on a not very wide table and not fall of, all the while having pictures taken of your insides. The next course was a sampling of my sweet sweet blood Mmmmmm which was followed by a bed to lay on while a most wonderful tech stuck little relaxing cold nodes all over my body to be able to see how happy or unhappy my heart was. After all this spa treatment I was then shown pictures of what my stomach would look like and what would be hanging out of my stomach when I woke up and told how I would probably feel after my surgery, all the while periodically asking me... So, are you ready? Hmmmm Let me think about that...

That test is the Upper GI - they make you drink Barium and it tastes like chalk ewwwww

Get plenty of sleep, think positive thoughts, and just know, if your surgery is suppose to happen on Monday, it will.... Period! HUGS!!!!!

My surgery is Monday, and my biggest concern is how I will feel after surgery. I had all my pre-op tests done today and was talking to the nurse and was telling her that I have had surgeries in the past and have never had problems with nausea. She looked at me and said, yes, but you havent had a surgery like this in your stomach, this could be different, dont be surprised if your nauseous, and if you get sick the first couple of days. This kinda freaked me out because I hate being that kind of sick, and I am sure it would really suck with having your stomach cut on. So please, all of you that can, what did you feel like right after surgery, please be honest, so I know what to expect and maybe I can prepare myself mentally for it. Thanks so much......

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you, I honestly cannot wait until I am where you are right now - my surgery is Monday and I just want it to be over with

yeah, I have a prescription for the patch behind the ear - Heres hoping my fears on unwarranted

Please keep us posted, hoping you have a speedy recovery and feel fantastic out of surgery. PS Kelly - My surgery is Monday also - Its starting to get real for me....

Thanks! I will definatly keep everyone posted!!

Thanks! I will keep you all posted Good luck on your journey as well

Hey Vicki, you live really close to me, I am in Little Elm TX - BTW I tried to go vote for you, and I couldnt figure out how. I saw on Dr. Kims site it said vote for these finalist, but didnt see anywhere to vote.

Oh fun lol well that will teach them for making anyone drink anything "blue" lol - Glad you did well after your surgery

Hi ~ I am using Dr Nick Nicholson at Baylor hospital, I haven't had my surgery yet (its Monday) but he and his office have been there EVERY step of the way and are the nicest people I have encountered in the medical field. Good luck with your decision.

Awww, thank goodness though its just a few days ~ keep your chin up

Awww girl, I am sorry your going through this! I am sending Mega healing thoughts and prayers your way!!! Keep us posted on how you do