Joisey01

Ok. You sat directly in front of me, then. The back of your couch was to the admission desks?

You'll be ok, Scorpio. Imagine yourself in 6 months. One day at a time.

Ok, you were the one asking if any of us was having the sleeve done, right?

I am a patient of Dr. Kim, Scorpio. I did have my EGD done in Trophy Club last Friday morning as well! I just got a call from TC telling me to be there at 05:00 for a 07:00-07:30 surgery instead of an 08:30 arrival. If you see me tomorrow morning, introduce yourself. We can walk the halls together as we pass gas and get our bearings! Good luck to you tomorrow!

Thank you all for your happy thoughts and well wishes! I have relied on this forum for advise, guidance and just general information. You all have been a great source of strength for me. I think that is a lot of the reason I'm so calm and ready. THANK YOU!

What a NSV! Congratulations and keep up the fantastic work!

YAY YOU!!!!!!!! Way to go!!!!

You go!!! I'd be VERY interested! Count on me!

Congratulations! WOOO HOOOOO!!!!

Look at you! Such success! Beautiful! I get sleeved on Thursday. Have decided to get family portraits done as soon as I meet goal. I've never had them done before. Congratulations, Forensikchic!!!

Good Luck!!!!!!

Good luck! Wishing you a quick recovery! My turn is Thursday the 20th.

I've posted already that I had my EGD on Friday. It all went well. Today............ My phone rings......It's the hospital where I had the procedure and where I'll have the surgery on Thursday. Me: Hello? Her: Hi Mrs. Joisey. This is Trish from the hospital. How are you? Me: I'm fine. How are you? (My mind is racing wondering if I forgot an appointment or something for tomorrow and this was a reminder call.) Her: I'm glad to hear that. I was calling to check on you and see how you are after having the EGD on Friday. Me: What? Are you asking me that? Her: Yes. Are you ok? Me: Yes, I'm fine. I'm just nearly speechless. I don't recall EVER having a follow-up welfare call. Her: *she chuckles* So, are you ok after the EGD on Friday? Me: Uhhhh, yes!! I don't even have a sore throat. I cannot thank you enough for calling to ask!! Her: *she's sure she's called a nutcase and hesitates for a long time*.....Ok, Mrs. Joisey, you have a good evening! Me: YOU, TOO!!! THANK YOU!!!!! I'm still flabbergasted!! I hope this means that my experience will be top notch!! Yep. It's the little things in life that make a BIG difference.

Well, for me, the stress test was probably the toughest. It wasn't impossible, but it was tough. If it were easy, I wouldn't need VSG, right? I can only tell you what I experienced. My doc had the bicycle. I was really hoping for the treadmill since I've been walking on a treadmill already for quite some time. Bicycles are not my friend. I pushed and pushed and pushed myself to get through it. I was GLAD it was over. I think I might have even cursed a word or two when I got off the bike. Just remember it's one test out of many. YOU CAN DO IT! I'll be thinking of you and saying a few prayers that your anxieties will subside. Try going into it with a positive attitude knowing that you will be having surgery soon. Good luck!

10 pounds in 4 days is a very nice start, don't you think? GO YOU!!!!!!!!

Gall bladder?

I'm from Euless. Going to be sleeved on Thursday.

Wow! What a difference 3 weeks make! Way to go!!! Keep up the good, hard work!!!

Tomorrow will be awesome! I am saying good thoughts for you! Congratulations!!! You will do GREAT! Good Luck!

Congratulations on the engagement and all of your hard work! You look fabulous! I get sleeved on Thursday!

I had my EGD this morning. The final step before being sleeved next Thursday. All went extremely well this morning. No problems at all. Cleared for surgery. Not sure what juice they used on me today, but it was pretty potent. I came home and slept it off for 5 hours. Still feeling sluggish, but doing very well. Six days to go. The liquid diet has allowed me to drop a total of 15 pounds. Another 15 would be wonderful, but I'd be ok with another 10. Let's get this party started!

Congratulations Ang!!! Isn't the best feeling in the world to see it in writing that you've been approved??? My surgery is Thursday. I still can't believe time has flown as fast as it has!

What kind of bacteria, Red_Charms?

I am still pre-op, but I looked into these as well. I found this site: http://www.makemeheal.com/mmh/product/bariatric_gastric_bypass_surgery/compression_garment/index.vm

The day has finally arrived! Congratulations!