crystalsleeve

We are driving home and I survived my husband eating in front of me. The smell didn't bother me at all.

Well I survived! I am postop 3 and starting to feel somewhat like myself again. I'm not going to lie the first 48 hours were very hard. I was so nauseous all the time. I couldn't get all of my water down. I also had a hard time staying awake after the anesthesia. My husband was getting very worried. He was good about making me walk. Today I have had very little nauseas and i am so relieved. I did experience the normal panicked feelings of what have I done. I am getting more fluids in but not enough protien. We traveled for my surgery so we will be leaving to hotel for the drive home. I worried about the drive with a lot of construction and bumps. My husband has been wonderful and very attentive but I feel bad that he going through the surgery too from the other side. It has been very stressful and tiring. I don't know how I can make it up to him.

I can't believe it's here. The king wait is over and I am feeling very nervous. I know it's the right decision but it feels weird knowing what's about to happen. If you have a prayer to spare please send it my way. I report to the hospital at 530 am, just 2 hours away. Yikes!

Today is the big day for me as well. I am feeling nervous too. I've been waiting for 4 months now and it's weird for the day to be here now.

I survived my family Thanksgiving gathering this weekend. Towards the end I was wishing I had brought some jello, but overall considering I'm on preop liquids, I'm proud of myself.

In 14 minutes my surgery will be just 7 days away. I am filled with so many emotions. This will be a busy week of packing and checking all of my lists 10 times. My surgery is 3 hrs away so we are planning to stay in a hotel for a few days in case of complications. I can't let go of the fear of the surgery being canceled or postponed. Praying for strength and positive thoughts.

I think I'm getting more and more freaked out the closer it gets to Dec 1st. I know this is the right decision and I'm very excited. I think a lot of my anxiety is from the unknown and the possibility of the surgery not actually happening. I'm so worried that some random detail will mean the cancelation of my surgery.

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I have openly shared my decision to have sleeve in Dec but I have been guarded on Facebook. I haven't shared my decision or how I'm doing on my preop diet. I've lost 58 lbs already but I don't want to share that or any updated pictures. If someone asked I wouldn't hide it but I am afraid to share. I think it's that fat girl brain that reminds me of all of my failures in the past that afraid this won't last. It's so hard to change that thought process. I also feel like I would be gloating or annoying people. Isn't that sad that my brain thinks sharing monumental improvements in my health is bad.

That is good to hear. I'm sure it's normal but the closer the day comes the more stressed and anxious I am. It doesn't help that I'm still short on cash for my final payment. Ugh self pay is no fun.

I started using it last week and i really like it.

I'm starting to get nervous about my will power after surgery. I've been on liquids since Aug and it's easier for me to do the all or nothing thing. But when I get to actually eat food again I fear that I will not be as strong. Yesterday was one of those days where I wanted to eat all day long. I didn't cheat yesteday but I worry about those feelings later on.

What did you specifically dislike about this hospital?

@@jjinWA ..... That is so awesome that your success is spreading through your family. I am scheduled Dec 1st and I wish my brother, sister, and mother could follow me.

I am 5 wks away from my surgery date and I'm still short 4900 for my surgery. My final payment is due 11/17. I'm very nervous. We are selling my husband's motorcycles to cover the cost, which was or plan. If they don't sell in time he said he would sell his truck. I'm freaking out a little. I have faith that the money will come it just may not be from where we envisioned it from.