SmileyJo

Just wanting some input..any Sleevers from MS on this site??

Today is "The Day"!!! I have to be at the hospital at 9 A.M., surgery is scheduled for somewhere around 11 A.M. I very anxious to get there and get this done. Please keep me in your prayers!! Thank you all for the support thus far!

Tomorrow is also my surgery day also. Prayers to you also for a swift recovery. God Bless!!

I am so happy tonight!!! I completed my education/exercise class today along with measurements, last weigh in and lab work. I will begin complete liquid diet on Friday and begin antibiotics on Monday along with the yucky magnesium citrate. Looking forward to Tuesday morning!!! I'm excited, nervous and scared all at the same time. I guess this is normal. Are there any of you that feel the same way???

6 months worth of appts, nut eval, sleep study, pulmonologist. Last appt was Sept 16, scheduled surgery that day for October 29 and finally got insurance approval last Thursday. Began preop diet the next day and surgery is a little over a week away.

October 29 in MS

I am so excited!!! Got my approval today and a surgery date of October 29, 2013. Beginning high protein low carb diet tomorrow, any helpful information would be greatly appreciated!! Scared, nervous, anxious, excited, and so much more all in one!!!

I got my date of October 29, 2013!!! I am beyond excited at this point!! So ready for my new healthy life. I am just curious as to some of the things that I should take to the hospital with me.

I've been on this site since March 2013, I totally agree with everyone that this is a very good informative site. I have finished up my all my appts except for the final one with the surgeon and it is Sept 16 2013. Nervous and excited all in one. Don't really know what all to ask anyone so any info will be very appreciative.

I have heard different stories...some say you do on week liquid diet prior to surgery then I've heard others say two weeks. Does this accurate? Any info would be very helpful please. Thanks

I am new to this page and looking for help and info so first here is my story and a little bit about me. I have battled my weight for many years with different diet fads that were on the market, diet programs, etc. For several years now I have debated the weightloss surgery and as of March 21, 2013, I have made my decision after going to a seminar. I am gonna do this!! Some may say "oh, so you're gonna take the easy road?". No, this is not the easy road by far!! There is a lot of decisions, determination, life changing matters that MUST be done in order to complete the process that leads up to what will become your "new birthday", most importantly LOTS of PRAYER. I have a wonderful husband that is supporting me and willing to take each step of the way with me. He went with me to my first consultation appointment on March 27, 2013 and that is the start to my new beginning. My next appointment will be May 14, 2013 where I will then meet with a dietician and the psychiatrist, this is just a process I guess to assure them that I am not crazy or whatever (although my husband says differently lol jk). I am scared, nervous and excited all rolled in together!! My Lord has it all worked out and He will calm my fears along the way. I pray for my family as I begin that God will watch over them and calm their fears toward anything especially this journey. I want to be healthier for my kids, husband and able to be more active. I want to teach them a new way of life as far as being healthy and eating right. Any suggestions, inputs and just simply extra info for what I need to be prepared for along the way will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Proudgrammy you have cracked me up!!! )

I want have mine until middle of September and that is the one main thing he is concerned about lol

My husband has a question regarding me having the sleeve and I'm ashamed to even ask He ask if I will lose my sex drive or do u even notice a change?

Thank you all for your sweet comments!! I have done a good bit of research on this and feel pretty confident. Thanks again for the warm welcomes!!

Thank you!! I just found this app yesterday and I have enjoyed what I have read so far.

I'm a newbie so do you have to be March 20 date for the FB page?

Congrats!!! I know you are happy. I am new to this page and looking around and reading different forums. I have debated this surgery for several years and when I made my decision to do this I have been headstrong about it. I'm nervous, scared and excited all rolled into one, if that makes any sense. Got lots of questions and some have been answered by ready different things. Wishing you all the very best on your journey as well !!!