MaeConnie68

Good Evening All, Well it is 7 days to I get sleeved. I had my Pre-Op class yesterday. I have some concerns but I am not overly worried about. Here are some key points I am not actually sure about. The first is the catheter, I hate hate and hate them. I understand why I need it but how do you get up and walk with them never done that before. The next thing is the nasograstric tube I have never had one before and I am totally worried about it. Here is the last thing the x-ray the next morning they give this barium and you have to drink 2 cups, how in the world do you do that when your stomach can only hold so much. So there you have my concerns; but other than that I am okay with everything. As long as I do not have any pain, I am good. I am going to get my bedroom but together and just try to relax. I have lost 20 pounds on the liquid diet. But today I just do not feel like anything and I am not hungry, I wonder if that is just the nerves kicking in. I am not sure. Any advice would be great on my concerns would be great. I love this forum I read it everyday. Well thats all for now. Everyone have a nice evening. Connie

Good Luck my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Meggie, I know actually were you are coming from. Saturday I went to BBQ with my husband and I packed my lquids so I would have something When it was time for everyone to eat. I cried. Everyone was having a good time eating and drinking. I think that is when I realized I was in mourning. My good friend came sat with me and let all the emotions come out. I think I need that cry and now I am still sad but everyday is getting better. May 4 here I come. I will be thinking about you. Connie

My prayers are with you. I am a week away. I cannot believe dream is coming true. The best of luck and I will be thinking about tomorrow. Best, Connie

The Crystal Light was making me sick. I tried the SoBe drinks it has not sugar and no carbs and has some protein. I make slushies...

I am on day 5, today is the first I noticed that I am cold and I am the person who has to have the a/c on 60 because I am always hot. I am hungry all the time, but I know in my heart I am doing the right thing for myself. The only I hate is being tired. Today has been one of those days all I wanted to do is sleep. I took a nice long nap this afternoon and it is around 9pm and I want to go back to bed. Tomorrow will be my biggest challenge. We belong to an airboat club and tomorrow is the big annual bbq and I have to go. I am going to take my liquids and be the strongest I can be. Wish me luck....I will not cheat....I will not cheat.....

I am on day 5 of the pre op. Today was hard because this was my first day off on the pre op diet. I am being sleeved on the 5/4. I having a protein shake for breakfast and about mid morning I have my jello. For lunch I have a 1/2 cup of broth and dinner the other 1/2 broth. Around 7 I have a protein shake. I have two problems so far one the headaches which now there about gone and two the shakes, I had to change to soy milk. But other than I a little tired I am doing fine.

I am having a hard day today. This is day two of my liquid diet. I am having withdraws really bad. My head is read to explode. My primary doctor said the withdraws will go away in the next few days. Please tell me this is true. I goto school on Tuesdays and I needs something to hold me over. I am trying decaf iced coffee who would have thought that would taste so good. Can any one give me advice on how to strained cereal? It is on my diet sheet and I was just wondering. Enough of me rambling, thank goodness for this forum for support.

Thank you for the support.....I just took tylenol so I can get some sleep......I looking up tomorrow should be another day...... I did not realize how addicting caffine is. The lesson learned is do not get hooked again.......

Good luck to you on your journey...I will praying for you through your process. Personally, I have been going several doctors for clearences since October and my six months of supervision. Finally on Tuesday I got my surgery date. It was alot of hard work but I am 17 days away. What I am doing now is staying busy and healthy. I going to try to stay home alot so I do not catch cold.....If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask. Connie

Well I think you will be in a size 12. Personally, I have 2 closets. One for clothes I can wear now and clothes I have not worn in years....I have like 12 pairs of jeans from 24 to 16. Yes when I met my husband 10 years ago, I wore a size 16. Now I am a size 26/28. I have this one dress it is a size 20. It still has tags on it. Looking forward to wearing it. Since it has never been worn. I want to wear my jeans again. So apple get in them dresses I am rooting for you. Sugery date: 5/4/2011 P.S. It really home about the surgery today when I got the letter from the insurance company regarding the approval. I realize my dream for the last few years is actually going to come true.

Hi Billie Jo, My surgery is on 5/4 also. I start pre op diet on Monday. Also I have my pre op appointment on Tuesday. I trying to get organize and get the house together. Between work and school I am so busy. I think that being busy will make things go fast. The best of luck to you. Let me know how things are going. This forum is great. I am so looking forward of starting my new life. Connie

I have been reading this website for a few days and there is great information. I am 42 years old and I weigh 354 pounds. I have never been this heavy. I have been heavy all my life but never this big. I getting the sleeve done on 5/4 with Dr. Whitwell in Miami. I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. One moment I am crying and the next the nerves set in. This has been emotion roller coaster the last fews months. I am not a patience person, but finally I am doing something for myself instead of trying to please anyone. This the year of me...I want to get heathly and start a new phrase of my life. My husband is getting the sleeve in July, so this journey is together We made a New Year's resolution to get heathly so we start a new phase of our lives. Well in closing I am really enjoying this forum and I wish everyone on this site the best of the luck in their journeys and I hope to meet people who are going through this also.

Good Luck to you....I am getting sleeved on May 4, today I went bought the food for the liquid diet I am starting on Monday. I got the news on Tuesday....I think it has set in I am getting the procedure done. Now the emotions are starting. I am trying to keep my self busy with chores around the house. I wish the best on your journey. Love this website.

Congrads, I got my surgery date today also. My date is set for 5/4. I start my pre op diet next Wednesday. I know how you are feeling right now. I just hope the next few weeks go by fast. I have been waiting for this for so long.

Good Evening All, I start my liquids on 4/20/2011, My surgery is scheduled with Dr Enrique Whitwell. Can any give a simple grocery list I can follow? I want to make sure I getting the correct items. Any pointers would be great.