favoredone 590 Posted December 9, 2011 So, this evening, after a fun filled karaoke event sponsored by my vocal ensemble at school, I rushed out to my pre-op class (after singing Proud Mary for 8 minutes!!)... Got there and got lots of info.. Including that fact that my surgeon has decided NOT to perform surgeries after Christmas like I was told he would back in October.. UGH!! So, I was preparing like I would be sleeved Dec. 26.. WELL, looks like I've be sleeved a week from Monday, Dec. 19th, if my insurance approval comes through early next week (I'm believing it will) COME ON BCBS-IL!!! This would mean that this weekend marks the last days of a regular diet and decreasing the time I have to prepare final exams, grades and lesson plans for my students!!! (I'm taking the month of January off of work!!) I have to tell my admin that I may be leaving a week earlier than initially planned.. I'm excited, but also a little anxious because things are happening so fast...I don't feel like I'm ready!!! I'm also in the middle of a refi, small remodel and purchasing furniture!! LOL.. CRAZY time!! I'm hopeful that everything will fall into place and I will be home for Christmas, sipping on some broth, enjoying Sleevus (my sleeve's name) and watching Miracle on 34th Street!!!! I have to get to the store and finish purchasing my broths, Protein Drinks and last minute items.. OMG! I need all of the prayers and good thoughts I can get.. 1 mona777 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lissa 2,631 Posted December 9, 2011 You're that much closer!! Good luck to you! I know you can't wait!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favoredone 590 Posted December 9, 2011 Oh my goodness!!! I'm the kind of person who doesn't need a lot of notice for major stuff.. because I freak out!! LOL... but, I'm ready for this... I'm just trying to take it one day at a time... but... OH LORDY, I wish it would happen already!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mona777 12 Posted December 9, 2011 GOOD FOR U!!!! I'M BEING SLEEVED ON DEC.20TH. I'M ON DAY 3 OF PRE-OP DIET SO FAR SO GOOD. I JUST KEEP LOOKING AT food THINKING "OK I'LL HAVE SOME", BUT I SUDDENLY REMEMBER AND SAY TO MYSELF "GIRL U CAN'T EAT THAT GO DRINK SOME WATER" LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 9, 2011 im getting sleeved on the 20th and wasapproved on tuesday! im crossing all my fingers, toes & even my eyes for you! surgeons seem to always screw up somehow and not sleeving until october is CRAZYYYY! im praying for u hun! So, this evening, after a fun filled karaoke event sponsored by my vocal ensemble at school, I rushed out to my pre-op class (after singing Proud Mary for 8 minutes!!)... Got there and got lots of info.. Including that fact that my surgeon has decided NOT to perform surgeries after Christmas like I was told he would back in October.. UGH!! So, I was preparing like I would be sleeved Dec. 26.. WELL, looks like I've be sleeved a week from Monday, Dec. 19th, if my insurance approval comes through early next week (I'm believing it will) COME ON BCBS-IL!!! This would mean that this weekend marks the last days of a regular diet and decreasing the time I have to prepare final exams, grades and lesson plans for my students!!! (I'm taking the month of January off of work!!) I have to tell my admin that I may be leaving a week earlier than initially planned.. I'm excited, but also a little anxious because things are happening so fast...I don't feel like I'm ready!!! I'm also in the middle of a refi, small remodel and purchasing furniture!! LOL.. CRAZY time!! I'm hopeful that everything will fall into place and I will be home for Christmas, sipping on some broth, enjoying Sleevus (my sleeve's name) and watching Miracle on 34th Street!!!! I have to get to the store and finish purchasing my broths, Protein drinks and last minute items.. OMG! I need all of the prayers and good thoughts I can get.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 9, 2011 im being sleeved on the 20th & i feel your pain! TRUST ME!!!! GOOD FOR U!!!! I'M BEING SLEEVED ON DEC.20TH. I'M ON DAY 3 OF PRE-OP DIET SO FAR SO GOOD. I JUST KEEP LOOKING AT food THINKING "OK I'LL HAVE SOME", BUT I SUDDENLY REMEMBER AND SAY TO MYSELF "GIRL U CAN'T EAT THAT GO DRINK SOME WATER" LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favoredone 590 Posted December 9, 2011 I'm grateful I only have a 7 day pre-op diet... UGH!!! GEEZ!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 9, 2011 giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirl, i wish! lol. im doing more of a crash diet since its only 2 weeks. im having 1-2 shakes a day, Water all day & a salad at night. itll be a while before surgery. 11 days (since its after midnight). the days would pass so much faster if i werent dieting. im hungry right now but im fighting it!!! lol. may god be with me! I'm grateful I only have a 7 day pre-op diet... UGH!!! GEEZ!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favoredone 590 Posted December 9, 2011 My nurse/pt. coord. told me to have my last drink today, got my Mirena taken out yesterday, I have to drink 2 protein/meal replacement drinks per meal, Water, broth, sf popsicles, whatever flavoring I want to put in my water... I can't STAND sf stuff.. it has an aftertaste and most times are too sweet.. so, I have to plan the next 5 weeks of my life to a tee (pre-op, 2 wk clear liq, 2 wk full liq) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasleeve 440 Posted December 9, 2011 i know what taste youre talking about. lol. it doesnt bother me too much but its def not my fav! lol. i just cant wait to be sleeved! i dont feel mentally prepared whatsoever but i feel that no one really is... im scared about foods cuz ima very picky eater but im diving HEAD 1st & gonna deal with what comes after. scary stuff but i know if i dont do it now, ill never do it. My nurse/pt. coord. told me to have my last drink today, got my Mirena taken out yesterday, I have to drink 2 protein/meal replacement drinks per meal, Water, broth, sf popsicles, whatever flavoring I want to put in my water... I can't STAND sf stuff.. it has an aftertaste and most times are too sweet.. so, I have to plan the next 5 weeks of my life to a tee (pre-op, 2 wk clear liq, 2 wk full liq) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites