lizziebeth72
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FluffytoFab reacted to a post in a topic: Surgery in one week - nerves have kicked into overdrive!
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lizziebeth72 reacted to a post in a topic: December 28th here I come!
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I am remarkably calm. I have to leave at 4:30am for the hospital so I am in bed and going to try to get some sleep. 12 hours from now, it'll be over and I'll be on the loser's bench!
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lizziebeth72 reacted to a post in a topic: December 28th here I come!
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I am also on the 28th! Started my 7-day clear liquids/protein shake diet today. Can't wait to join the losers' bench!
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Surgery Dec 1st
lizziebeth72 replied to chellemorty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was cancelled at the VERY last minute (I was ready to be wheeled to the OR) because I developed a cough/cold yesterday. I've been rescheduled for Dec. 28th. -
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Any December Sleever's?
lizziebeth72 replied to wif3ysince08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So, as the anesthesiologist was leaving and they were ready to take me to the OR, the surgeon came in and cancelled my surgery. He wasn't comfortable with my newly developed cough/cold. I know he felt badly about it (as tears rolled down my cheeks) and he promised he would get me back in by month's end. His PA just called to tell me he opened 12/28 to do my VSG. Thanksgiving AND Christmas on the liquid pre-op diet - ugh. But as he told me, I'll have many more Thanksgivings and Christmases to enjoy in good health. I know God is in control so I'm okay. -
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Surgery tomorrow - head cold today
lizziebeth72 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I woke up coughing and congested. After all of this, I'll be crushed if they push my surgery back! I also don't want to take any risks so I'll call my surgeon's office when they open. Has anyone else experienced this? -
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Any December Sleever's?
lizziebeth72 replied to wif3ysince08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Dec 1st for me! I'm on day 5 of the pre-op diet. Nothing but clear liquids tomorrow and Monday. -
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Surgery Dec 1st
lizziebeth72 replied to chellemorty's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm getting sleeved on the 1st also. I am nervous but excited! We are very similar - I'm 43 years old and 245 pounds. We can do this! Just think - 3 days from this moment, it will be over and our new life begins... -
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Any Pittsburgh Pa Sleeve people out there?!?
lizziebeth72 replied to claddagh66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgeon is also Dr. Eid. I really like him but I love Chloe and the dietitians! Good luck! -
Any Pittsburgh Pa Sleeve people out there?!?
lizziebeth72 replied to claddagh66's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes! I'm having my surgery next week at West Penn. How about you? -
Surgery in one week - nerves have kicked into overdrive!
lizziebeth72 replied to lizziebeth72's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@tera1982 and @@Half of Bri - I am so glad to hear I'm not the only one to think like that. I keep thinking that the risks are low, but SOMEONE has to be in that percentage! How do I know it won't be me? I am doing this so that my kids have me around for a long time. It would really stink if this surgery was the thing to take me from them. But then I remind myself that I am fully trusting God to see me through and He is in control. I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. Thanks for sharing everyone! I feel much better now. -
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Surgery in one week - nerves have kicked into overdrive!
lizziebeth72 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Today is the first day of my pre-op diet and my surgery is one week from today. All of a sudden, I am nervous! I've been looking forward to this for 6 months and yet I can't shake my nerves. I am not questioning my decision. I know that this is the best thing for me and that it's the right thing to do. Did anyone else have this happen to them before their surgery? -
My surgery is one week from today and the nerves have kicked in big time! But we can do this!!! I just keep reminding myself that one year from now, the holidays will be even more joyous because I will be much healthier. Wishing you all the best!
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Shopping for pre-op diet...suggestions?
lizziebeth72 replied to lizziebeth72's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I lost 13 pounds but they didn't want me to lose too much because I was only at a 41 BMI (with co-morbidities) to begin with. -
Shopping for pre-op diet...suggestions?
lizziebeth72 replied to lizziebeth72's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks! They gave me a long list of Protein supplements and told me to stay away from the Special K Protein Drink because it doesn't have enough protein in it. The dietitian suggested Muscle Milk Light if I want bottled drinks to grab and go. I need to start getting serious about this now...the 6 months of waiting for approval made it seem like I had all the time in the world to get it together. Now that my surgery is in 11 days, it seems very surreal. -
Shopping for pre-op diet...suggestions?
lizziebeth72 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I start my liquid diet on Tuesday so I will be heading out to go shopping this weekend to stock up. My surgeon wants me to drink 3-4 Protein shakes per day with unlimited Clear liquids. Can anyone who's already been there or is going through it now give me any tips? Now that it's getting so close, I'm both excited and nervous but mostly I feel overwhelmed.