DevilAngela13

I too have my surgery on February 16. I am currently doing my 2 week liquid diet. I am nervous too. Wishing you all luck.

I am scheduled for surgery on February 16. I too am scared. Worried about pain and complications. I am hoping to make some friends here that I can continue talking to throughout this journey. Prayers for you all, for a very quick, pain free surgery!!

So due to the weather my egd was changed from Monday to today. I had a bad anxiety going in,but kept positive. I have to admit I did not have a good experience. At the end of the procedure I woke up and he was still scoping. There was a nurse who held my arms, and the anesthesiologist assistant was kind and said he was just about done. (Did she misjudge) I was trying to swallow because of the amount of saliva and I was gagging. When he pulled the scope out the nurse,said I coughed throughout the whole procedure. This was really not the experience I was hoping for. My throat is very raw. It's been 13 hours since I have had it done and I still feel terrible. I have petechiae (small broken capillaries) all around my eyes, and bridge of my nose. I must have been coughing hard. I know they did not spray my throat as well. I know that should help with gag reflex. I am actually second guessing my surgery in 2 weeks based upon this experience. Did anyone have a bad egd experience?

My hubby is very supportive of my decision to have the gastric sleeve done...my Mom, however has been rolling her eyes and mumbling under her breath. She is a great person and we get along well. She explained to my husband tonight that I should re-think my decision. She would rather see me on Weight Watchers or something where surgery doesn't come into play. She has me really worked up, by telling me this is not safe. I am due on February 16. 8 really don't know if I should back out. I know I have to make my own decision...but...can I have a little guidance? Anyone?

Thank you

I downloaded my fitness pal. My NUT said not to go by the calories just use the protein part of this app. So am I suppose to just plug my food in and see how many proteins I am taking in??? I am confused. I am eating light this week...he wants to see me start losing g something g before I start my 2 weeks liquid diet which begins on February 2. Surgery is scheduled on February 16. EGD is tomorrow

I am getting done on the 16 of February. ..very excited and very nervous. Looking for some buddies too.

I go for my EGD on January 26. Surgery is scheduled for February 16. Should I be anxious about the EGD? I guess I don't want to feel like I am choking.

Thank you everyone! I go for this procedure on M9nday, January 26.

This actually came up in group last night. One gentleman was 2 months post op. Doc did explain that he could drink...occasionally. ..but NOT beer...due to the carbonation. He also explained that persons with by-pass are the people who have elevated alcohol blood levels over someone who did not have surgery or someone who was sleeved. Although you are sleeved you are still going through digestion. Good luck!

I am not sure what you need to do about the birth control...but I want to congratulate you! I am going on the 16th of February. I look forward to hearing about your journey.

Welcome, BA.... I promise you lots of support here. You have to make this decision for yourself. I too want to be here for myself and my children..and God willing Grandchildren. I have sciatic issues myself. My spinal doctor explained to walk, and use stationery bike and light weights for upper body. We will have a different way of balancing ourselves as the weight comes off, and those of us with lordosis problems from the weight....we need to be careful not to put too much stress on the discs. The added weight right now is enough. I know you will do what is right for you. But I have to ask. ...did you ever think your wife is scared?

My doctor told me there will not be a drain. Different techniques I guess.

I am seeing people write that their surgery is about 90 minutes long.... I am having a gastric sleeve done on February 16. I was told by my surgeon that it averages about 5 hours long. What about you?

Woo hoo!!

Fit, I am glad all went well for you. My surgery is scheduled for February 16. Nervous and excited

Ok. I just reviewed my paper work 2-5 hours. I am not having any repairs done and a leak test will be performed as well. How are you all feeling?

February 16

My pre-op does NOT allow me to have milk. I was told if it isn't on the list I was given do not have it. Good luck

Congrats to all of you. .my date is February 16

Hi Vegas...you have to do what is right for you. Did you discuss the different options with your surgeon? Research your options. My surgeon had me research options and then we discussed each one and he reviewed my concerns, questions and facts about what I learned.

I have sciatic issues. I also had spins surgery in 2002. My doctors believe the surgery will help with my balance and pressure on my spine. My date is February 16. Good luck, hon!!

Hi everyone. I am new here. Saw the surgeon today. I got my surgery date for February 16. I have been preparing for this for months....and....now I am nervous. Praying surgery goes smoothly, I am anxious from the urinary catheter to the pain. I have a good pain tolerance but I don't know why I am nervous. I am doing this because I will be 46 yrs old this month, and I want to live a good life. I want to be here for my children and eventually grandchildren. This "does" work for everyone...right? Is it hard to do the liquid diet for so long? Is there a lot of nausea? I just want some input on what to expect. Thank you for your time ♡♡

Thank you everyone!!