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All cleared for surgery. Passed all pre-op tests. Even glad they did an ultrasound on my legs to make sure the pains I've been having weren't bloodclots. All went well. Leaving for vacation in New York tomorrow morning and returning Monday to get ready for surgery on Tuesday. Yay!!

Pre-op tests start at 9:30am (two hours away from home so I've gotta get up early). I can't sleep. I swear u would think I'm going in for surgery in the morning. I am so nervous.

Most definitely! I've gotten to where I have to sit while dressing and only buy slip on shoes so I don't have to bend to tie laces. I did have a moment tonight that I enjoyed with my baby sister who is my assistant photographer. I was sweating my butt off, already achy and so tired driving from the ceremony to the reception when she looked at me and said, "smile...and remember this is the last time you'll photograph a wedding and feel this crappy. By the next one, you'll be much lighter and have way more energy." She's never been fat a day in her life but it is so awesome how understanding she is. Most definitely! I've gotten to where I have to sit while dressing and only buy slip on shoes so I don't have to bend to tie laces. I did have a moment tonight that I enjoyed with my baby sister who is my assistant photographer. I was sweating my butt off, already achy and so tired driving from the ceremony to the reception when she looked at me and said, "smile...and remember this is the last time you'll photograph a wedding and feel this crappy. By the next one, you'll be much lighter and have way more energy." She's never been fat a day in her life but it is so awesome how understanding she is.

It seems as though the closer I get to surgery day the more my list of why I hate being fat gets longer. Maybe I wouldn't admit these things to myself before because being a healthy weight seemed to be something I'd never experience. And maybe if I'm really honest with myself I can admit I was working real hard at accepting and trying to love my-fat-self. I won't bore you all with my full list but today the two things bugging me the most are: 1. How tiring it is just to exist but how freaking exhausting it is to add any movement or activity to my mere existence. For example, I am tired daily just sitting at my desk but if I have to move for one of my photo sessions (I'm a photographer) I feel like I could collapse at any moment. I just got out of the shower to get ready to photograph a wedding tonight and feel like I need a nap and I'm dreading how tired I'll be after I finish at 11pm. I love my job but I can't wait to feel better doing it. 2. I am so damn tired of food. Maybe it's all the "food funerals" but I'm done. I wish my surgery was tomorrow. I used to hate hearing people say "nothing tastes as good as thin feels"...but now I want so badly to feel thin and feel good and I am freakin happy to give up food for good!! (Please remind me I just said that if I decide to whine during the liquid post-op diet!) lol Anyone share my current feelings or have their own list of reasons they hate their "fat-self" now and can't wait for surgery results? Or am I all alone in my self-loathing today? Lol

So glad to hear you are doing well enough to skip pain meds. Gives me hope I'll be able to do the same. Have you tried the unjury chicken soup? My husband and I have been taste testing nearly every brand to find out what I'll be able to handle after surgery. (I have a texture and flavor issue and already get nauseated easily) The Unjury brand was the best! The chicken soup was satisfying and the chocolate mixed with milk actually tasted like nesquik powder flavored chocolate milk. (Can't have that during clear liquids tho) I was pretty impressed. You can order it all from their website. (Just don't mix the chicken soup while the water is hot. It clumps)

@@incredibleshrinkingnurse Just wanted to check in and see how you're doing. Oh and 800 calories per day seems to be the norm. That's the same amount I was told though I don't think I have to worry about calories until I start on solid foods

Thanks! @@chines66

My PCP mentioned they may give me a new med before surgery but I'm still worried. I'm glad they are thorough. I don't want to be put under unless they know it looks safe but I also am worried if they cancel because they find something wrong and I know how I am...if they cancel I'll chicken out and never do it even if they give me a new date after fixing whatever prevented the first surgery

There are a bunch more I can't remember. A fasting glucose, meet with cardiologist for EKG and I think she mentioned a stress test. Also meet with pulmonary specialist for lung tests . Then I meet with anesthesiologist to discuss the plan they've set up for me after seeing test results. And meet with nut

The list is so long I couldn't keep track. It'll be a full day. Chest xray, bloodwork, upper GI (which I think is the endoscopy unless I'm wrong and that's two separate tests),

Have any of you gone through pre-op testing yet? I'm scheduled for Tuesday and starting to get really nervous. I've been having anxiety and hyperventilating (I've had panic attacks before but this is new!) My PCP thinks it's partly due to nicotine withdrawals too since I quit smoking a few weeks ago and haven't been using much of the nicotine replacements he recommended. Anyway...I'm scared about the pre-op tests and what all to expect. Also worried my hyperventilating may prevent them from doing the surgery. Plus my BP was up 140/70 and it's usually 120/70 with my meds. He told me to take Xanax and start using the nicotine replacements again to see if the anxiety eases up but so far no luck. I'm a mess. June 30th can't come fast enough. I just want to get this over with!

That's what I'm hoping I can do. I'll have to ask my NUT if that's an ok switch for puréed. Sadly my problem is more mind over matter. It's like a mental thing I'll have to conquer and maybe just make sure all my puréed foods are warm and imagine they are thick soups. LolTiny bites with a baby spoon may make it possible to consume.

My husband has been right alongside me like yours trying to enjoy a few faves with me. He is actually determined to try to stick to a similar Protein diet with me post-op. I don't know how he will manage the liquids but I am so happy to have him trying to be my buddy even without a sleeve. I am so proud of how determined he is to be supportive. How are you feeling? How many weeks since your surgery?

I suppose you're right. I guess I can't totally skip it cuz the purpose of puréed is to ease into soft foods. I'm just hoping I can find some that are more like eating really thick soup instead of like pudding. I'm going to talk to my NUT on Tuesday and see what options I have so that I don't have to completely skip puréed foods. I know if I can just tolerate it all for the 10 days necessary I'll be ok. I'm just so darn picky when it comes to textures and flavors. I even hate smoothies, shakes and yogurts. Yuck!

Post-op I'll be drinking- SF jello, SF Popsicles, broth and isopure drinks from GNC (if I can keep any of it down). I've got several brands of unflavored protein powder to mix with G2 and Crystal light too. I think I'll be ok. Just gonna miss my coffee with Splenda the most. I could drink it all day now and never eat. I've got a bunch of different cream soups to start on day 4-14. Sadly may skip puréed and just keep drinking soups until I can move onto soft foods at the end of the month

I'm from Crowley, LA

So where is everyone from?

Yay! Another buddy! So happy to have so many wonderful people getting sleeved with me!!

I can't have an alcohol funeral until the end of the week when I've totally weaned off a fibromyalgia med. But I have my bottle of Cupcake Moscato D'Asti ready for Sunday. Lol

Definitely happy to keep in touch! I'll add you as a friend.

Haha. It's been Two weeks for me too! Realized there isn't enough time or room even in my current stomach size to fit it all or eat a little of it all! Lmao. I've even got my husband, daughter and siblings suggesting foods I better eat before the 30th! LolI'm trying to do it in moderation tho. No need to gain 20 extra pounds to lose after surgery.

Happy to stay in touch, I will send a friend request. I will have a 5 day pre-op diet. It will consist of the Bariatric Advantage Protein powder with skim, soy or almond milk 3x a day yogurt twice a day and sugar free Jello and no sugar added popsicles for Snacks. beverages can be decaf coffee, crystal light, diet snapple, herbal tea and Water. I think like you - I won't need to loose a whole lot to look good. And by the way - you are not alone in your fears - I have been having all kinds of crazy thoughts of not waking up after surgery or what if something goes wrong, but I have to stay positive and remind myself to stay sane. Any "food funerals" before you start? I have been eating shrimp gumbo for three days. I keep thinking if I eat it enough I will get sick of it and never miss it after surgery. Lol. (I'm obviously a pure Louisiana Cajun huh! Lol) So glad I'm not alone in my fears but I'm probably alone in my freaky dreams. Lol. I woke up in a cold sweat a couple nights ago. Dreamt I was pigging out on a huge platter of what appeared to be thanksgiving day foods (which is weird cuz that's not really my favorite foods and I never dream... much less dream of food) and mid-way through my husband said "OMG?! What about your sleeve" and I looked down and I was in a hospital gown and my stomach was bleeding. I can break that one down psychologically and know I'm afraid I'll fail or overeat and destroy my sleeve. But wow! That was a scary one! My sanity may not remain intact until June 30th. Haha

Yay! Another sleeve buddy! I don't have a strict pre-op diet. I can have a large Breakfast the morning of the 29th then must switch to liquids only (no red ones) from 10am until midnight and then nothing until surgery at noon on the 30th. Pretty easy. I'm surprised at how strict some of the plans are. Makes me wonder if it's insurance or doctor preference. I'm grateful mine is easy though. I will be on vacation until the 29th so it's helpful not to be stuck on a liquid diet while traveling.

Hope all went well this morning and you are feeling ok. Thinking of you today as you begin your new life!!

Haha. I'd so totally trade surgery times with you if we had the same doctor. Lol