Half of Bri

My surgery is in two days. I have to do clear liquids starting tomorrow. I get to have my "last meal" of a big salad with protein at some point today, but in the mean time I'm starving and my head is killing me.

My surgery is Tuesday, I'm feeling the exact same way. I've been having crazy panic attacks all weekend. I spent hours googling the risks of the surgery and anesthesia cause I'm terrified of not waking up. I'm only 28, I have no comorbidities, and I've gotten my BMI down to 40 throughout the process, but I'm still so scared something could go wrong. I'm trying to be in good spirits for the sake of my family (who is panicking just as much!) but jeez it's hard. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep for the next couple of days! I didn't sleep at all last night either. Good luck on Tuesday. Let's reconnect later in the week so we can share our actual experiences!

I've been very overwhelmed and feeling panicky today (being sleeved Wed 12/2). I am literally terrified about the surgery. I just want to wake up and know I'm ok...I've been awake all night just worrying about it. I can't picture being lucky enough to actually have my weight loss efforts pay off...for whatever reason I just keep thinking what if I am in the 1% of people who has serious complications or heaven forbid doesn't even pull through the actual surgery? What if my attempts at saving my life backfire? I'm feeling selfish for even doing this because I'm afraid of leaving my family. I'm usually a very positive person but this has just got me all kinds of worked up! I'm an emotional wreck ????

Good luck to you both!

Good luck today everyone! And to those who were sleeved yesterday, let us know how you're doing

I'm feeling ok. A bit tired but I had a lot of nausea/vomitting post op. I feel like I'm doing ok. 5 days post op and I got 44oz of Fluid in and 1 Protein shake. For a total of 36g. Protein. I'm having a hard time getting in 3 shakes , it makes me nauseated and then I don't want to drink for a couple hours Sounds like you're heading in the right direction! I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

I'm a week out as well and my emotions are EVERYWHERE. I'm up half the night worrying and during the day I've been obsessively cleaning and organizing my house. @@tera1982 my thought process has been just like yours. A few minutes ago I looked at my husband out of nowhere and said, "WHAT IF I DIE!?" and he was just like.. "Uh....? What?" But since we're all here, at least we can support each other throughout!

I posted a thread awhile back about what to pack for the hospital, and someone mentioned bringing pads since sometimes all of the drastic change can cause your period to start. I'm guessing it's not too abnormal. Other than that, how are you feeling?

My first meeting with my surgeon was 10/2 ; my surgery date is 12/2. I had about a month between my seminar and the meeting with my surgeon, so I got as many appointments out of the way during that time as I could.

My sleeve surgery is scheduled for 12/2. It's going to be a busy 2.5 weeks as I have my pre-op appointments next week, have family in town for Thanksgiving and also try to get all of my Christmas shopping done so i don't have to do anything but heal after surgery. Does anyone have any suggestions for things to pack in your hospital bag? Anything you wish you had packed and didn't?

@@heartonmyvsleeve good luck to you! My surgery date is 12/2, and my emotions are all over the place. I've been trying to keep busy by obsessively organizing my house! At least it will be clean and organized when I get home Keep us posted on your progress! @@atlmag good luck! I'm being sleeved 12/2. It's right around the corner!

@@BairwithMe I plan on bringing my iPad Mini for reading and such. The sleep mask idea is BRILLIANT, I'm the type who will stuff towels under the door to keep the light from shining through so I bet that will help a lot! I also bought a very loose, long nightgown to walk the halls in, instead of a gown. Hopefully they'll let me wear it

@@sleevednanny thank you! All great ideas. Good luck to you on your surgery!

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my doctor doesn't require full liquids, just the low fat/low sugar/no carbs thing. I've been doing a lot of protein shakes And I'm hungry all the time but I'm just praying it goes by fast.I'll find out Tuesday what the future holds for the few days prior to surgery. I'm being sleeved 12\2

I'm being sleeved on 12/2. My pre-Op appointment is this Tuesday ???? it's getting down to the wire, and I'm so ready to get it done and start my new life! In some ways it feels like it will be here before I know it, in others it feels as if it will never get here. Just a little over 2 wks left

I am, Brianna Starnes.

I'm 12/2 as well, moved up from 1/21. Not gonna lie, I'm kinda freaking out right now - it's less than 3 wks away and I just found out two days ago! I thought I had all this time to mentally prepare, and now it's right in front of me and I feel panicky and haven't slept since I found out. Trying to take deep breaths and just pray that the day comes and goes without a hitch.Good luck! thanks, you as well! ❤️

Good luck to you! I'm being sleeved on 12/2. Thoughts & prayers, keep us updated ????

How are you feeling?

@@DangerMouse007 I had the same roller coaster experience once a few years back, and I haven't dared to try once since..I was so mortified, especially because all of my family was there to witness it. I haven't tried to ride another coaster since, but let me tell you once I lose some of this weight it is ON! I can't wait to go back to Universal Studios and show that Harry Potter who's boss!

I had my daughter when I was 17, gained 70 lbs with my pregnancy and lost nothing. When my daughter was three broke up with my verbally, physically and sexually abusive fiance of six years. Shortly after that he showed up in my work parking lot (which had banned him for harassing me) at the end of my 3-11pm shift, and I agreed to talk to him, hoping he would leave me alone. He held me against my will and sexually assaulted me until after 2 am. I never told a soul...just went home. After that I was very depressed, anxious, and later found out I was suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I had a sweet little girl at home to take care of so the only thing I knew to do to numb the pain was eat, so that's what I did. I also moved 1,000 miles away and he (thankfully) disappeared from both mine and my daughter's lives. I developed a binge-eating disorder, and for a few years I just worked, ate, or slept. I was pretty much a zombie, and the only time I felt "good" was during the high of a binge. Luckily I have a wonderful counselor who has really helped me the past five years or so, and through a lot of work she has helped pull me out of a very dark place in my life. When my daughter was 5 I met my husband and he adopted her after we were married. I was 260 when we met, 275 when we got married, and over the past 5 years of marriage I peaked at 315. I got control of my binge eating and despite working out 5 days a week and eating clean, I was only able to lose about 20 lbs, so I looked further into things. Turns out I have PCOS, and my hormone levels are all sorts of out of whack. Losing weight is extremely difficult, and through working out and eating right for the past 2 years I have managed to MAINTAIN. But, it's also the first time in 14 years that I haven't been actively gaining, so it's a step in the right direction. I also have Fibromyalgia, and sleep Apnea, and Restless Leg Syndrome, and Insomnia, and Chronic Migraines but who's counting...lol I'm so ready for this step in the right direction. I put a lot of work in over the past few years and now I'm ready for the results!

This will be my last Thanksgiving before getting sleeved on 12/2. I'm going to maybe have a bite of some of the goodies like my mom's stuffing, cranberry sauce, candied yams...but plan to fill my plate with turkey and veggies.