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Emlatta - thats great that you are same day! What are your stats? Weight/age etc? Love the idea of having someone at exact same time to talk with! Lets deffinately stay in touch so we can to a side by side comparrision of how we are each doing! You and me both. My date is also august 5th and scared to death.

Monday is Pre-OP! Then surgery on the 5th! 10 more days!!!!! Scared but super excited.

I havent had my bypass surgery yet - but I am almost an expert on abdominal surgery! I have had 4 so far!! A coupl of things that have always helped me are: 1) If you ar able to get in a bath tub now - sit in warm Water as deep as you can get it. It takes pressure off your body. Swimming pool would be an alternate solution if available 2) Heating pad! 3) the support band is a great option though I just carried around a small pillow to use for the times when I needed to cough or just to help support my stomach. Hope these help!

Congrats Missbaisah and Tobi50! Counting down the days myself..2 weeks from Today!!!!! OMG!!!

Congrats on the date!!!! So there are quite a few of us - thats wonderful - means we have more people to swap stories with as we go along. I like the idea of learning from people going through at same time!

Becky I am kinda hoping for the bypass myself. After reading and learning more about it these past weeks - I am not afraid of it anymore and in fact think it would suit me much better then the sleeve. Sweets has always been the hardest thing for me to let go of - the bypass would help to make me suffer if I dont let them go! though I also know some people are still able to tolerate them - but I wont risk getting sick... I'm only on a 3 day liquid diet, my surgeon tailors it to your starting BMI. food funerals are very common and I'd be lying if I didn't say I'm enjoying some foods that I love knowing it could be the last time ever if I have bad dumping and if not at least for a while. Though, if you get the sleeve you will definitely be able to eat your favorite foods after you heal. I'd also be lying if I said I'm not praying hard for you to get a bypass, I know you wanted the sleeve but your GERD worries me so much since I had the same thing and am now in bad shape 2 years later and revising. Don't overdo the food funerals because you don't want to put on weight prior to surgery but I don't think it's too naughty to enjoy some food before you have surgery

Hey Amy - another one that will be going through this at same time!!! I am scared to pack up any clothes. I have always been a shop-a-holic but have not allowed myself to buy any more fat clothes. Planning on wearing what I have until they fall off of me. THEN I am going on a shopping spree!

I must be really lucky - and hate to put this out here - but my doc didnt put me on ANY diet prior to surgery. My only restriction is nothing after midnight the night before - which is standard for any surgery! And seems like I am eating everything I can get my hands on! Feel like I am cheating myself by having all these "this is the last time I will get to eat this" moments!! Anyone else who is not to dieting stage yet having same issue?

Congrats everyone on your choice to take this ride! I did take measurements and plan on doing it on a monthly basis..And I also had my best friend take before pics. Scary to think I will be havng surgery 2 weeks from tomorrow!!!!

Seems like I am ALWAYS reading either posts in here - watching youtube videos or talking about this! I know my family and friends are tired of hearing about it - but the more I learn the more I want to learn....cant seem to get enough input on the whole things. Everyone's stories are fascinating!

So Skylarx - you seem to be the closest to my numbers as far as weight/height and goal! So I am going to keep my eyes on your posts for sure!!

For those doing revision surgery - May I ask you your story??

Welcome Sky! So now you are the 1st batter up in August!!! You will need to post daily so lovyac and I will know what to exe on the 4th and 5th! lol

Sorry - see where lovy is having hers on the 4th..So YOU get to start this for all of us! You will need to check in as soon as you can after surgery since I will be going in the next morning. Only 18 more days!!!

So looks like so far I will be the first for the month...scary! Guess I will need to post every day after surgery to let you know what each day brings! lol. Are you all as scared as I am? One minute I am excited about it and find myself dreaming of the new me - the next my stomach turns and I am asking myself what the heck am I doing! What part of AK are in in kitten? Went on cruise last year to Alaska - scenery was mind blowing. Disappointed because I didnt see any whales though!

I wasnt really on the fence. I did a LOT of research as I am sure everyone else has done. I went in wanting the sleeve. Didnt really like the idea of rerouting things. I had several abdominal surgeries in the past the last of which was bowels - so I didnt want mine messed with. BUT after getting back my uppger GI tests the doctor said I he wouldnt recommend the sleeve because I had acid reflux and it would more than likely get worse with the sleeve - so he wanted to do the bypass. BUT - I have a lot of scar tissue from the 4 other abdominal surgeries - so he doesnt really know if he will be able to do bypass. So it will actually be a surprise when I wake up...In the meantime I am having to reach out for info and support from both surgeries just so I am as informed as I can be on them both.

Ok so creating a forum didnt really work..So I created a chat room called August Surgeries. Because I dont know what surgery my doctor will end up doing until he gets in there - I dont want to have to choose what forum I need to be in - I need input from both gastric bypass and sleevers! So if anyone interested in going through all of this with me - thats a place we can talk.

OK I created a room in general surgery forum called All In August 2014!

Audry'grandma - I also have an issue with wanting to eat more. I have a major sweet tooth and have been stuffing my face with cupcakes for fear of never getting to have them again! lol. Problem with that is we are only going backwards by gaining extra weight. On top of that I am trying to quit smoking or my surgeon wont touch me - so that also makes me want to eat more!! So since all of us want buddies - anyone interested in creating new group where we can keep in contact? I also have facebook page - but have not told everyone so didnt want to have posts on there... BTW - my name is Ruth and I am in Atlanta GA...46 years old

Everything I have read and seen on here has lead me to believe that I shouldnt spend money on shakes either because of the taste buds. Believe me - I am an investigative person in my professional life - so I am darn sure putting in the work to learn as much about this as I can. Sometimes think I am learning too much and getting info overload! Thanks for the sugesstions on the choc/vanilla and gas x. I plan on making a surgery bag based on all the suggestions I have read on here. Chap stick is another thing that I know to take based on my own surgery history. I will definately get me some of the mouth spray! I remember from other surgeries how thirsty I was - and to know they wont let me have anything for a while - great suggesstion!

21 - WOW thats a lot of issues for someone so young. I pray that everything goes well with the revision Beckyy93! Your story is exactly what I am afraid of!

I am 46 - will be 47 in November...

Mine is scheduled for Aug 5th. I go to preop on July 28th. I TOTALLY agree that this is an emotional roller coaster. One second I am so excited then the next a feel like throwing up. So many fears. For 1 my mother died during surgery a few years ago - 2nd I dont even know what my actual surgery will be. Wanted sleeve - but due to GERD doc suggested bypass BUT have lots of scar tissue from 4 other abdominal surgeries ( tumor removal - 6ks later complete hysterectomy - few years later gall bladder and then 1 year ago twisted bowel) so he may not be able to do the bypass and would instead do the sleeve. SO it will be a surprise! I also have to stop smoking or my doc won’t do the surgery - so that is also creating havoc on my nerves! I know that I will be able to get through this and I am confident I will be a success - but it doesn’t stop the nerves from shorting out every now and then! lol I have always been bigger than the rest of my family and friends. I was always the "big girl with the pretty face”. Hate that saying! I have always tried to hide behind laughter by making fun of myself before anyone else had the chance to do it. Outside you would never know that I am so self-conscience and insecure - but I am. I always feel judged and afraid of..what I dont know...but inside I know there is a skinnier - healthier person just waiting to get out! I can see that person in my mind and cant wait to finally meet her! So good luck to all of us and here is to a wonderful journey we can all go on together! I am here for anyone who wants to reach out!! Lets do this!!!!!!!

Sorry to hear you had issues - but glad to see you are doing better and dont regret your decision. I am 22 days from surgery and cant wait! PLEASE keep us posted.