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Hi, just checking in! My surgery was on yesterday. Today is much better than yesterday. I'm up & walking around. Surgeon ordered me Tylenol as a pain reliever. I had to beg for something stronger. Finally got Dilaudid. My husband was definitely upset about that. But, even through that experience, I don't feel any regrets.

Hi! We're surgery twins! How are you feeling? Are you doing liver shrink diet?

Yes! I have slipped twice. I'm angry with myself because I thought I could be strong but it was my birthday and I had some birthday pie instead of cake. Thanks for saying this. It helps a lot.

My date is April 3rd!!! 4 more days! Yay!

I personally use Time Wise products from Mary Kay. It makes my skin so smooth, soft, & clear. It has a 3 in 1 cleanser/exfoliant and a moisturizer. It works wonders!

Best wishes. Hope everything went well. Welcome to the Loser's Bench!!

Great!!!! The best feeling ever!

Megan, you can definitely make this work! Try to stay positive. I had a similar experience with my psych evaluation so I got a 2nd opinion & was approved. Even if they say not now it doesn't mean never. ~Blessings delayed are not blessings denied.~ Praying for you.

Wow! What an experience. So glad that you're doing well. Thanks for sharing! I do understand the risks & am willing to take them. The bigger risk is being morbidly obese with high blood pressure, high stroke risk, pre-diabetic, joint pain, embarrassing my kids, unable to satisfactorily perform in the bedroom with my husband, etc. etc. etc.

Well, I got my surgery date written in stone. I will be having RNY wls on April 3, 2014! Pre-op diet starts immediately. Any helpful tips? Thanks

It's official. My date is 4/3/14. Yay!!!

I wish I could be like that with her at times. My sister has always intimidated me. She's still my sis & I love her. But, I did speak up for myself.

My older (half) sister made it a point to call me today. We are very close. She lives out of town. Her father recently passed away from cancer. So, I'm trying to be a bit understanding. But, she called to let me know that if I have this surgery that I am vain, selfish, & a bad mother because I will likely die! I am enraged, & absolutely speechless. I couldn't even respond to her. So, now I'm lying in bed in tears, wondering...am I?

I agree! lol

Thanks everyone for the responses! I've spoken with my sister since then & I explained to her that I understand her concerns, which are legitimate, but I'm doing this for me! I also reminded her that I didn't freak out when she had her gall bladder removed 9 years ago. I said she should view this surgery from the same perspective as that or our having C-sections with our daughters' births. The risks may be even smaller with wls.

Hi all! I began this journey in October 2013, paperwork was submitted to insurance in February, got approval February 19th but didn't get my next appointment with surgeon until March 24th to get my surgery date. My question is this appointment for my surgery date Pre-op? They told me that I will be there all day. I'm assuming that this is my pre-op & final appointment with surgeon before the actual surgery. If it is, then I'm assuming my surgery won't be too long after that, I hope... Thanks in advance!

Give yourself a shout out because we've made it over one of the biggest hurdles of this journey. Wooo whoooo!!!!

In Memphis, looking for bariatric friends for support & to be a support. :-)

Hi, my date is not written in stone yet but it is some time in April. Aiming for the 14th or 16th. Can't wait!

LOL Thanks all for the responses! My pre-op appointment is on 3/24. I'll get my surgery date then. Wishing you all success & speedy recoveries!

Bufflehead hit the nail on the head! Love it! Can I use that the next time my sister criticizes my decision to have wls? lol

Thanks everyone! I guess I should've mentioned that I did call my Patient Coordinator at my surgeon's office & I keep getting her voice mail. I've even emailed her. This has been the most frustrating part of this whole process, dealing with my assigned PC. She does not follow up the way I wish she would. Oh well, I'm not worried about that anymore. I'm almost there!

LOL This is the best response I've ever received! THANKS!

Good luck on your surgery & best wishes for a healthier you!!