Gusso5 0 Posted April 19, 2011 I am having a hard time believing that I finally have a date! I have waited SOOOO long and jumped through so many hoops. I am wondering when it is going to sink in. I have my final consultant with my surgeon in the morning, so maybe that will finally get it to sink in. One of my biggest problems, I have been eating everything I can get my hands on the last couple of days. I am sure tomorrow he will tell me when to start on my pre-op diet....think I need to start sooner than later! AACCCKKKKK....3 weeks from right now I will be post-op! YOWZA! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weightbgone 9 Posted April 19, 2011 congrats! i remember when I was there! I am so happy I made the choice to get sleeved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggiep 57 Posted April 19, 2011 I am having a hard time believing that I finally have a date! I have waited SOOOO long and jumped through so many hoops. I am wondering when it is going to sink in. I have my final consultant with my surgeon in the morning, so maybe that will finally get it to sink in. One of my biggest problems, I have been eating everything I can get my hands on the last couple of days. I am sure tomorrow he will tell me when to start on my pre-op diet....think I need to start sooner than later! AACCCKKKKK....3 weeks from right now I will be post-op! YOWZA! Hooray for you! And yes- that is my date too! You are not alone in that eating thing- pretty common! I made a triple layer red velvet cake tonight to Celebrate all our birthdays before I start my liquid diet next Monday.... We can support each other in our journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellyw74 258 Posted April 19, 2011 May 9th is my date too!! Oh an red velvet is my FAVORITE!!! Kelly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clarabelle 0 Posted April 19, 2011 Congratulations! I have my date scheduled for the 10th so I won't be too far behind you guys!! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggiep 57 Posted April 19, 2011 May 9th is my date too!! Oh an red velvet is my FAVORITE!!! Kelly Well if you want to drive to Redwood City and get some- I do not lie it would be worth the trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowfie9 6 Posted April 19, 2011 I'm still waiting for insurance approval, but I know what you mean about eating everything in site. I tried to go low carb and lasted about 3 days. It'll be easier once I have a date and someone to tell me "This is what you HAVE to do from now until surgery". But left to my own devices...well let's just say I'm not obese for no reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gusso5 0 Posted April 22, 2011 Yikes! What is it with May 9th and Red Velvet? ALSO my very very favorite!!! So excited to have others that are the same time. Had my last surgeon appointment, and then my pre-op with my PC. He says it would be good to try and loose 10lbs before surgery, but not required. Only liquid diet is the day before! Big ol bottle of Mag Citrate the night before....YUMMO! I am going to let myself have whatever I want yet this week, gotta enjoy the Easter dinner! Then the week before, I am going to start my pre-op. Bought myself a Magic Bullet and some stuff to try smoothie recipes. I absolutely HATE HATE HATE dairy products, so have to try to find a way to get some yogurt down. Got some fruits to blend with it...hope it works! My 2 Snacks a day need to be dairy. UGH! How long has your doc said you have to stay in the hospital? I am looking at around 3 nights, but I have some other health issues that need monitoring. As long as things look okay, I will have it done laproscopic, but yet, I signed the waiver to say if needed, it can be an open procedure. I thing that is just standard. Heck, I want them to do the best job possible! 2 weeks from Monday???? AACCCKKKKK!!!!! Also, I have started to tell a few more people...still being selective, just do NOT want to be under the magnifying glass! One person already said they can't wait to see me when I get back to work...after 3 weeks. I told them not to expect much, it still takes time to lose weight! As if our surgeons just used their magic wands and "POOF", we are skinny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyL 173 Posted April 22, 2011 Congrats!! Lots of 5/9 folks!! I am not far behind, 5/16!! And my mouth is watering for some of that cake! Haha I am diabetic so I've been doing pretty good on my eating for awhile now. I've lost around 35 lbs since I started limiting carbs and sugar and cutting my portions down. I am not really going crazy eating like I thought I would once I got my date, but I am hungry for Olive Garden!! I may go and just eat a half a portion of something. I could split a plate I guess. Good luck y'all!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susnl 17 Posted April 22, 2011 Congrats!! Glad to be in such great company on 05/09. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggiep 57 Posted April 23, 2011 Yikes! What is it with May 9th and Red Velvet? ALSO my very very favorite!!! So excited to have others that are the same time. Had my last surgeon appointment, and then my pre-op with my PC. He says it would be good to try and loose 10lbs before surgery, but not required. Only liquid diet is the day before! Big ol bottle of Mag Citrate the night before....YUMMO! I am going to let myself have whatever I want yet this week, gotta enjoy the Easter dinner! Then the week before, I am going to start my pre-op. Bought myself a Magic Bullet and some stuff to try smoothie recipes. I absolutely HATE HATE HATE dairy products, so have to try to find a way to get some yogurt down. Got some fruits to blend with it...hope it works! My 2 Snacks a day need to be dairy. UGH! How long has your doc said you have to stay in the hospital? I am looking at around 3 nights, but I have some other health issues that need monitoring. As long as things look okay, I will have it done laproscopic, but yet, I signed the waiver to say if needed, it can be an open procedure. I thing that is just standard. Heck, I want them to do the best job possible! 2 weeks from Monday???? AACCCKKKKK!!!!! Also, I have started to tell a few more people...still being selective, just do NOT want to be under the magnifying glass! One person already said they can't wait to see me when I get back to work...after 3 weeks. I told them not to expect much, it still takes time to lose weight! As if our surgeons just used their magic wands and "POOF", we are skinny! We went to In- n- Out today- I don't even EAT fast food! There is this weird feeling about what lies ahead - literally two weeks of liquids- and on a grander scheme the unknown of life with the sleeve. I am excited, scared, happy, a tiny bit worried....and hungry, the yawning kind of hunger that I will soon leave far far behind. I think we should call ourselves, being around 5/9 or thereabouts- maybe the first two weeks in May- the Red Velvet gang ;-P I wish I could give you each a piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wendy1974 3 Posted April 25, 2011 I won't have my surgery on the 9th, but I get to meet with my Surgeon for the first time Not quite the same, I know, but it's something! The office coordinator told me I will get to schedule my surgery date at that first appointment, so we'll see. Hopefully I won't have to wait tooooo long. The sooner the better, I say!! Good Luck to all of you! ((And although I'm more of a cheesecake kinda girl, that red velvet cake looks pretty awesome!)) Wendy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meggiep 57 Posted April 25, 2011 Hey Red Velvet gang Tomorrow is my liquid diet....it is an odd feeling- excitement/melancholy/a little trepidation. Anyone else starting theirs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msdw59 11 Posted April 25, 2011 I'm still waiting for insurance approval, but I know what you mean about eating everything in site. I tried to go low carb and lasted about 3 days. It'll be easier once I have a date and someone to tell me "This is what you HAVE to do from now until surgery". But left to my own devices...well let's just say I'm not obese for no reason. Holy Moley about eating everything not nailed down. I've lost 75 lbs on my own and the closer I get to a possible surgery date (I go into the hospital tomorrow to sign the papers!); the more I eat. Going the cardiologist office, I just knew that I was having a heart attack and all I was going in to in to have the doctor to read the results of the stress test and give me an all clear! When the cardiologist told me to tell the surgeon to schedule me for surgery, thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest. Blood pressure began to drop then elevate! I immediately did what I always do when I'm beyond stressed, I grabbed 6 turkey meatballs, followed by a snickers candy bar and a selzer Water, 1 package of strawberry Cookies, 1 package of nuts! luck for me I'm eating vending machine sized portions; otherwise I would be OUT OF CONTROL!!!!!! (Not in one sittling - all eaten during the course of the day) All the best to the May VSGers! I'm shooting for 5/31!!!!! Wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
