KrisM799

The lemon black tea is really good. 40 grams of Protein and 170 calories. My dr. said yes it's a Meal Replacement.< /p>

Good luck everyone getting sleeved tomorrow! I will be praying for all! I get sleeved Tuesday! Eeek!

Hello' date=' my name is Martha. I am new to this forum and I was looking for a bit of advice. I realize that this is a decision I have to make, but I am all over the spectrum right now with all sorts of emotions. I am excited, scared, confused, mad, happy etc...I have been approved for the Sleeve on Monday 06/03/13. But I am really scared of all the complications I read around here. I went to see my surgeon (who I am very pleased with), I went through all the classes and seminars, and they made it seems so straight and clear cut. I knew at that point I could work on the healthier lifestyle, and begin frequent exercises! As I started my research on the internet, I began to get scared, reading all the negativity and complications. They have been discussed with me in my surgeons office but he explained as if they were extremely rare complications. Especially for someone in my condition. No, diabetes, blood pressure issues or sleep apnea. Cleared with flying colors from the Psyche, the heart dr, and the lung dr. Now I feel I am so stressed out and I don't know what to do??? when the hospital called and Friday and told me my surgery time... I gasped and told the lady, Ill be there if I don't decide to leave the country and never come back! (Needless to say I am still here). A lot of my decision is based on my 10 yo son. I want to be here for him for as long as I can!! and the Question now is, which one has me closer to Heaven? Sorry to bring this up, I know not a great subject, but it is reality for me (maybe toooo dramatic). Its really hard to talk to family, friends & co-workers, they all say "go for it!" uuhhhmmmm, wait a minuite, you are not going through what I am going through. I must add, I have never had an elective surgery, just an unexpected C-Section and of coarse I didn't have time to research the internet for that surgery since it was all of a sudden. I really love to hear all the great success stories here that had no complications I truly deep in my heart envy all of you. And those I have read that have complications I will continue to pray for you!!! Any words of encouragement or discouragement would be greatly appreciated![/quote']

I have been going through the same thing. One day I'm sure and ready and the next minute I'm crying saying there's no way i can do this. I had looked into getting sleeved last year and made appt with the dr. I didn't even show up to my appt. i was so not ready. I had no peace with getting sleeved. A year later God has worked miracles in my life and has given me a second chance at so many things. I prayed on it everyday if this was the right thing for me to do. He gave me the peace i needed. I saw the dr. did my evaluation and saw the nutritionist on a Friday and by Monday my insurance approved me. The last couple of days have been crazy with the what ifs until last night when I'm looking at a magazine and i read this: As you take the next step in Your Journey....

He will cover you with his feathers.

He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Psalm 91:4

That was my confirmation! I get sleeved Tuesday! I good luck to u! I hope u find peace in ur decision.

Oh that's not bad at all. Keep in touch and let me know how you feel after the surgery!

I sure will..

It went good.. I will be getting out of the hospital if all goes well that Thursday.. My first appt was at 7:30 did chest X-ray, labs and EKG. Then went to see Dr. Cavazos at 10:30. I was done with everything by 11:30.

I'll be at foundations' date=' how about you?[/quote']

Also at foundation. Met with Dr. Cavazos today and i feel so much better. He's awesome!

Good luck! Maybe we'll run into each other at a support group get together. Please let me know your experience as you go.

Thanks.. Yes hopefully i can make one of the support group meetings. I live 2 hours away so it will be hard to attend them. What hospital are u going to be at?

What's your surgery date? He was very cool when I first met him and came highly recommended from a friend.

My surgery date is June 4th. I'm actually at the hospital right now doing my pre op appt.

Dr. Cavazos

Awesome he's my dr. Too. Your the first one that i know on here that has done surgery with him. Good luck to u! I'm already freaking out!

New here, but just started my pre-op diet today and have my final appt on June 6. Surgery date is June 11 in San Antonio, Tx

Who's doing your surgery?

Glad all went well!

I'm also scheduled for June 4th.. I was excited at first but the what ifs already started with me too! I know I'm doing the right thing for my health. I keep changing the what ifs from negative to positive ones. Try to stay positive! We will do great! Good luck to you!

Good luck to all! Praying for you all to have a speedy recovery! Keep us posted!

Good luck to all!

I'm on the other side of my S date!!!

Arrived yesterday730 am for 930 am surgery.

All went well. Small hernia repair' date=' out of recovery & got to my room around noon'ish.

Was super tired til 4 or 5pm. Walked around the floor 3 times.1st time not far.Dr stopped in to check on me & said all went well. Was still kind of out of it so it was a quick visit. Held off on pain button til 8pm. Back/shoulder discomfort kicked in. Not sure if it's all the gas they pumped into me or the bed at a 44 degree angle.

Dr came by this am to check on me.

Starting my Roadside Lemonade now. So if all goes well today with my sipping and walking I may be sleeping in my own bed tonight. All in all so far so good! I've heard from a couple of sleevers from yesterday who seem to be doing well. Have a great day everyone!![/quote']

Awesome! Glad to hear how well you're doing. I hope mine goes that smooth. Have a great day as well!

I'm so excited now!!! I was waiting for this call today from my scheduler. I got all the way through the day and thought' date=' "Oh well, maybe she got too busy and will call tomorrow." I went home as usual and was working on just being positive and keep to my routine. Then, 5:14 pm my phone was ringing!!!

YES!!! It's all set. I'll go in for pre-op on June 3rd, have my sugery on the 4th, then if the swallow test goes well Wednesday morning, I'll come home a sleeved woman!!!

WOO HOO!!!

Just 20 days... Oh my! [/quote']

Yay i found a sleeve sister! I'm also getting sleeved on the 4th! I'm so ready for this!

Good luck! You will do great!

Good luck! Keep us posted.

Good luck! It will be over and done before u know it..

Wow! I so needed that! I will be starting my pre op diet next week. Thanks for reposting that! I'm ready!

Oh wow! Good luck! who's your doctor?

Oh how exciting! Good luck to u!

June 4th.. Yay!