Sherry S

Tell them about wanting anti-nausia meds. Tell the anesthesiologist, tell them you WANT anti nausea meds. I can't take any narcotic pain killers. I tell everyone and anyone no narcotics at all. Your going to do fine. Is this your first surgery?

Thank you for the info. I think that is what a friend of mine takes. She had gastric bypass 5 yrs ago.

WOW walked a mile. Congrag!!!!! How many days are you out of surgery now? I walked a mile today. I'm glad you aren't feeling nerves. They were definitely getting to me for a few days before. I hope you have an easy, speedy recovery!

Congrag on doing so well 3 days out of surgery. Happy Birthday tomorrow which is the day I'm having my surgery. Don't over do the shopping but have fun. What is the name of the 3.8oz Protein drink w/42 g of protein?

Tomorrow is the day for my surgery. On all liquids now. A lady I met at the pre-op meeting had her's Fri and she is keeping me up on how she did and is doing. She'll stop in Tues to see me since she will be at the hosp for the post op learn how to eat class. Glitter and KS how are you guys going? Super F how are you and Sara Jane? I'm not nervous but will be glad when it's over and I'm on the way to better health. It's our week ladies and we're going to rock it.

Congrag on being on the other side. Wow 2 days already. Your doing great. Just take one step at a time. In no time you'll be in smaller clothes and look at how good your sugar #'s are doing. Gas is a big problem w/some people after surgery. Also the muscles by the one incision is the biggest complaint about hurting others have said. Your doing great. Keep up the good work and walk, walk, walk, drink, drink, drink…..uh water that is. Keep us posted.

Super Fab LOVE it. It so fits you! 2 days to go for me, Glitter and KS.. WOW Hey SF! Love your new name!!

The moon is absolutely gorgeous! I'm good! I'm bored of my liquids, but I'll power through. I spent the evening at my dad's figuring out what we're gonna do after surgery, if I'll stay there or come home. I decided it'd be a game time decision. One friend said she would have been fine on her own at home (I do have a roommate so I'd only be alone while she's at work, and my dad only lives 2 miles away) and another friend said she needed her hubby. So we'll see. My bed would be nicer! Haha. I can't believe 5 days from now I'll be on the other side of this!! How are you?? I think you would be fine at home w/your dad on call. Your own bed would be the most comfortable. See how you feel after surgery. Maybe your dad could come over during the day to check on you? Yes time is going fast. I'l have my computer with me so I'll try to post the night of surgery = 3 night from now. WOW time is going fast. We can do this!!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!!!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful day. I'm looking at the beautiful full moon outside thinking who we all walk and live under the same moon no matter where we live in the US. If you have a chance take a look at the moon tonight. Surgery is Monday. Wow I'm getting excited. Glitter, KS, Super F and SaraJ how are you guys doing? Getting excited too?

Ask them to numb you first. they did when I had my egd scope done and it was awesome.

Your going to do just fine. Keep us informed. Great group of people here. Good luck

Have you asked your surgeon what to take? I heard in one of my pre-op classes that some cold remedies (including vitamins and herbs) can interfere with anesthesia. So be careful! I'm praying you get better before surgery. Since I don't have surgery till Mon if Im not better by Thurs I'll call the Dr office. Hope a good nights sleep will help.

Get some rest. I hope ya feel better asap! Thanks I do to. I have to get rid of it before surgery.

You are going to be so awesome girl. Read and rereadThe Secret it works. I swear by it. Got to get rid of this cold and sore throat. Feel like crap.

Thanks SJ I will get some tomorrow. I'm too tired to get dressed and go get some now. I have cold medicine I'm taking but i'll get some Vit C tomorrow a.m.

Your welcome JenC.Now lets do the I WANT not the I don't wants. The I'm going to not the I can't. Example I'm going to be able to walk up the stairs w/o breathing heavy. . I'm going to walk a mile and feel energized. I'm going to be able to look in a mirror and smile at how good I look. I'm going to pass up example donuts............fill in the blank........... and feel good walking away from them. I will enjoy eating healthy food in small portions. I will pat my self on the shoulder for every positive step no matter how small. How many can you think of? Remember to put a positive note on it with I will, I want, I can, I plan, We're close to surgery so lets get positive. We can do this and will do it. The Secret is an excellent easy book to read if you guys haven't read it. Here's a url for comments and info on the book from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1582701709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392142131&sr=8-1&keywords=the+secret There is also a DVD of it. Came down with a cold so am working to get rid of it before surgery Mon.

Great I Wants. Any more? Keep them coming. I want to be able to eat a small portion, feel full and push the food away feeling satisfied. I want to out live my hips (I had both resurfaced due to arthritis). I want to walk and move pain free. I want to stop getting rashes under the folds. I want to flaunt it!!!!!!!!! Yes at my age I can still flaunt it when I'm at my goal weight. LOL I want to look decent in a swim suit.

Yeah. And thankfully alllllll my friends have been super awesome. I have 3 friends here who have had the bypass. One who had the surgery 1 yr ago goes out to eat w/me and orders what she wants (protein first) but eats such tiny portions and I can tell when she gets full. She sighs and crosses her arms (akimbo) across her chest. She lost 70 lbs, is 5 ft tall and now weighs 119. She is having a ball fitting into a size 6 from a 16. She never exercised before and now is Curves and Zoomba. Oh yes she's 65. My other 2 friends have had their surgery 5 yrs ago. One has kept the weight off =115 lbs. The other lost 160 lbs but put 60 back on and has stayed that way for 3 yrs. I think it's all how we prepare to go into this surgery. I'm looking forward to not having the hungry feeling all the time. I WANT to be able to breathe w/o huffing and puffing. I want to be able to bend over and put my shoes on w/o my gut getting in the way. I want to not sweat like a pig with a little exertion. I want to have energy again. I want to feel light and not like I'm dragging 70 extra lbs on me. Can you guys think of any of your I WANT TO's you want to share?

LOL, I'm dreaming about wearing a much smaller size and having more energy. I'm tired of being tired and dragging this weight around. I'm also looking forward to not being hungry. I just want this over with!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those caffeine headaches are horrible. Glad I'm over all of it. I gave up the diet coke and it wasn't as hard as I thought it'd be considering I drank it for decades. . I guess I want to be a healthy weight more than I want carbonation. I will be glad when all this is over. Pre-op jitters seem to pop up at different times.

And I cooked dinner! My meatloaf. I had a few bites but didn't have a full meal. A few bites of meat, then yogurt and a shake. I know I will overdo it if I give in.

No. The hospital is 5-10 minutes away depending on traffic. Thankfully. At least 32 miles isn't too bad. I know SF has a three hour drive to her hospital. 10 min is great. I hope the weather for SF is good. 3 hrs is a long haul. It will take about 45 min for me depending on traffic. The hosp is in the east valley and I'm in the west valley.

Do you have far to drive to the hospital? I have 32 miles to mine.

I have to be at the hosp a wk from tomorrow at noon w/surgery at 2 pm. WOW getting close.