Dizzykatja

I am literally crying hysterically right this second over these same fears. I was sleeved 8/1/17. I have had a stabbing pain in my left side/rib every time I try to breathe deeply and I swear I'm just going to die of a pulmonary embolism in my sleep. And then I laughed at one point and used my stomach pillow because it's f*cking excruciating and then looked at my pillow and had a wet spot, so now I think I have an open incision or pus because I don't see blood. So now I'm freaking out and my sister is trying to calm me but all i can think it how if I go to the emergency room and nothing is wrong I'm going to feel so stupid.

I will never understand the doctors that refuse to do the surgery unless you first lose weight. Like "hello... if I could do that on my own do you think I'd be here?" Hope everything works out for you

I'm also scheduled for August 1st! Unfortunately though, my birthday is the 19th, so I will only just be allowed to eat mushy foods. Not much of a bday celebration, but I excited for the weight to come off!

Hey all, Will you help me with this list?? My surgery date is August 1st and I'm trying to make a list of things that I might need while in the hospital and during initial recovery. I only have: Easy shoes to slip on/walk in in hospital Gas x ?? Comfortable/loose clothes Heating pad

I'm in south jersey too! Getting sleeved aug 1st.

I love that you and your wife are doing it together. That's awesome!

If you're really that nervous, take it upon yourself to do a low fat diet for that week before you start your doctors diet. Then you can settle your anxiety about it a little.

I'm in Camden county, NJ! My sleeve date is August 1st. I'm suppose to start my liquid diet on July 18th. Yikes!

I have told majority of people that I am getting my hiatal hernia repaired in order to reduce my severe acid reflux. This is true, but obviously the surgery is to get the sleeve first and foremost. To explain my rapid weight loss, I will explain to ppl how I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease and going gluten free has made losing weight super easy. Which is true as I was diagnosed June 6th and I've lost 20lbs since going gluten free (of mostly inflammation). I have only told my mom, 2 sisters, husband and best friend. I am not telling my dad (because he's a jerk), brothers (because they can't keep a secret), or extended family (because I just don't want the opinions or their gossip about me). I have thought looong and hard about this and it comes down to what I want and what I'm comfortable with. I don't want other people's opinions, fears, advice, or even approval. I also don't want to lie. I don't like to lie. So I have found my own guilt free way of playing the system. Hope you can find yours!

Oh well that's good to know! I'll make sure I bring a bag in the car just in case!

Wow. My doctor told me I would be in there for a mandatory 3 days! I'm wondering what did you rely on the most in those first 3 days???

My surgery date is also August 1!