chad2rad

This is my last weekend before surgery. I am happy to be moving forward. Feeling a little sadness about loosing my stomach. I want to hug it. Strange.

Love that it takes a lot to eat it, like something substantial. Thx

Love seeing all the new ppl, daily, hourly. I see change a comin' To life!

Smiling....

Thanks everyone for you encouragement. Means a lot!

Thanks everyone. Had a honest talk with my wife tonight. After some tears we did hug and kiss. Separation has been hard.

I asked today, she is thinking about it. I have sf popsicles. I can go on full liquids pod 4. I have premier shakes, will get more. I am getting more Jello, broth, a small spoon, plate, Water, medicine cup. Anything else? Maybe a heating pad.

I appreciate all the support

2-3 days

Thanks for the hug!

Hey all please send up some good thoughts and prayers. My wife and are are in a temporary marriage separation after 22 years together. (I have hope this will pass and believe I am doing my part to reconcile) I am staying with a friend for now. I have no plans of delaying my Oct 8 th date even if I am not at home, but will recover alone because my friend is gone a great deal of the time. Had preop this am at hospital, down 18 lbs and I just have to stick to this no carb diet 12 more days. After surgery, I have two weeks off of work. I am an RN so I think I can make good post op decisions... My wife may or may not meet me the morning of surgery. Another friend can take me, but then he has to leave for work, of course, I could just drive myself perhaps. Thought I'd just tell my Doc the wife had to stay at home with the kids. I have three daughters, miss them a lot. Help me see this clearly. Thanks Chad

The first 7 hours of my preop diet has gone well! Come on 10/08/12!

Any other Octosleevers from Florida?

About 20 lbs down, two week no carb preop starts Monday, 9/24! Can't wait to do this. I am at 302 lbs this week. Hope to start this as much under 300 as possible. We can do this!

About 20 lbs down, two week no carb preop starts Monday, 9/24! Can't wait to do this. I am at 302 lbs this week. Hope to start this as much under 300 as possible. We can do this!

I have lymphedema that came on suddenly about ten years ago in one leg. I wear compression stocking daily now to keep it in check. Should wrap nightly, too. Has anyone had good results in improving lymphedema after VSG? How has wrapping, swelling, pain changed for you? Exercise suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Manual Lymph Drainage is very specialized in technique, requires special training.

Almost!

Only 3 weeks until surgery! Going for a walk to get more ready!