RoseinAZ

Just wondering how everyone's doing with 2017 surgeries?

Hi Barb... I think you should not worry... and try to be happy about this next phase of life. You like and trust your surgeon, right? Then what I did was just left it in his hands (and the lord as well of course). I got sleeved the end of March 2027. The best thing I can suggest is rest... follow what your supposed to 'drink' and walk as best you can. Take your pain meds if needed, I didn't have to take many. I don't know how much you have to loose, but I can tell you honestly it's the best thing I ever did and wished I'd done it in my 40's. I had about 40 pounds to loose and am happy to report I am 5 lbs away from my goal weight. Don't buy a lot of clothes right away, if your like me the weight just comes off so fast that you'll want to wait till you level out a bit. I wish you all the best. The thing when you start eating regular food again, is don't over eat. I love to cook and still fix dinner for my husband and guest but I eat about 10-12 bites and that's it! I feel full and I stop. That is the key to maintaining. The hardest thing for me, is not drinking 30 min before eating and 30 min after. Just make your nutritionist your bff!! Best of luck... let me know if you have specific questions... hugs, Rose

Thanks for everyone's support! I got my sleeve last Wednesday, 3/29/17 and am doing well. Rough night in the hospital, w nausea and gas pains, both from anastectic (sp). Also some high BP flaired up.... I was still able to go home the next afternoon, late. Just count on the pain lasting a good three days.....For me anyways. Doing much better today. Having some problems with getting all the water down, ice chips have helped and popcicles! But for me, no hunger and no real desire to want to eat. I'll keep you all posted.... Thank you again. Best of luck to you all.

I'm 62 and getting sleeved on 3/29/17!! Your so right... we've got this....

To BeachBum60, well you're further along than I am! I have surgery on 3/29 and so haven't started the liquid diet quit yet. I can understand being scared, me to - but like you not concerned - certainly are a bunch of folks on this site to help us along. Hang in there and i'll watch for ya on this site... take care. RoseinAZ

Morning folks, fellow 60ish.... I'm a newly.... pre-0p Surgery is March 29, 2017 open to any and all advice, suggestions and positive thoughts.... thanks, RoseinAZ