March 2012 Vsg

[time4menow 13]

Thank you.....still cant believe its only 8 days away

[wannabb08 17]

Hi Fellow March Sleevers!

Just got my date today.... Mach 19th!

So excited!!! Any fellow March Sleevers in Florida?

Looking forward to sharing this journey with each of you.

[Shemy-away 83]

Welcome to all the new members!! Well, I'm here in the hotel waiting. I don't know how I will even sleep. Tomorrow at 630 am I will be at the hospital. If ican remember I will update everyone on my progress. As of this morning I was 262 And my goal Is between 140 and 160. keep me in your prayers please.

[canadianprairiegal 31]

gl to all that had there surgery in the past week, i leave tomorrow for mine, Thursday is the big day, i am getting very anxious, nervous, excited. My biggest fear i think is the pain, i am such a suck, have very low tolerance to pain, i did read someone else does also and she said it was fine, so here is to hoping mine will be the same. If not i guess i have to think it will not last long. Again gl to all that are going and that have had their surgeries, and prayers being sent out :wub:

[fitbottomedgirl 6]

Best of luck to all of you having your surgeries this week!! My prayers are with you for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery!

[Leederz 49]

Leederz, Thank you for sharing. The getting back to normal is one of my concerns. About a 1 year old I had a major surgery that took me over 6 six weeks to recover. I was kind of anxious about this surgery because I just was not sure if I would recover by the next day or if it was going to take me several weeks. But hearing that you are recovering so well it make me feel a lot better about it. As for the pain I am not so worry about it. As I said the 1 major surgery I had was so painful that if I can make it though that I can make it though anything. Again thanks for sharing.

No problem, honestly that was my main concern because I consider myself to have a very low pain tolerance but Im about 5 days out and have little to no pain mainly just some minor discomfort. I was so surprised to heal quickly but Im strictly sticking to doctors orders, make sure u sip sip sip all day on Water and go for walks every 2 hours. At first its hard to get up or down but within 2 days or so it gets easier and the more you do the better you feel =) I cant wait for everyone else to get their sleeve Im so excited you guys are going to love it <3

[Mrs.Riene 16]

No problem, honestly that was my main concern because I consider myself to have a very low pain tolerance but Im about 5 days out and have little to no pain mainly just some minor discomfort. I was so surprised to heal quickly but Im strictly sticking to doctors orders, make sure u sip sip sip all day on Water and go for walks every 2 hours. At first its hard to get up or down but within 2 days or so it gets easier and the more you do the better you feel =) I cant wait for everyone else to get their sleeve Im so excited you guys are going to love it <3

Thanks Leederz for the information! I plan on following my doctors order to the T.

[Mrs.Riene 16]

Welcome to all the new members!! Well, I'm here in the hotel waiting. I don't know how I will even sleep. Tomorrow at 630 am I will be at the hospital. If ican remember I will update everyone on my progress. As of this morning I was 262 And my goal Is between 140 and 160. keep me in your prayers please.

Natural Rhapsody33 glad to see you made it to the hospital safe and sound. We will be praying for you today for a successful surgery and a quick and easy recovery.

[Mrs.Riene 16]

gl to all that had there surgery in the past week, i leave tomorrow for mine, Thursday is the big day, i am getting very anxious, nervous, excited. My biggest fear i think is the pain, i am such a suck, have very low tolerance to pain, i did read someone else does also and she said it was fine, so here is to hoping mine will be the same. If not i guess i have to think it will not last long. Again gl to all that are going and that have had their surgeries, and prayers being sent out :wub:

Canadianprairiegal I just want to wish the best during your surgery. I will be praying for you.

[aaeactive_gm 20]

Hello all, I'm new ti the group my surgery is scheduled for 3/21. What experience have you guys had with not losing all the weight requested pre-op?

[Mrs.Riene 16]

Hello all, I'm new ti the group my surgery is scheduled for 3/21. What experience have you guys had with not losing all the weight requested pre-op?

Aaeztive, I never lost the required weight and my nutritionist was constantly on me. Stating that if I did not lose the required weight I would not be approved for the surgery. Well, that was not true, I charted all of my active and foods and this was enough proof to satisfy the insurance company for appproval.

But from what I have read and seen from other within this forum. Alot of people lost a great deal of weight on the liquid diet prior to the surgery.

[Mrs.Riene 16]

I have a question to those who have had their surgery. My doctor wants me start my liquid diet one-week prior to surgery. But in everything I read on this forum I notice that most are on a two-week liquid diet. I was wondering if I should put myself on a two-week liquid diet just to be sure my liver is completely empty or should I stick to the one-week.

[3AZscotties 4]

I have a question to those who have had their surgery. My doctor wants me start my liquid diet one-week prior to surgery. But in everything I read on this forum I notice that most are on a two-week liquid diet. I was wondering if I should put myself on a two-week liquid diet just to be sure my liver is completely empty or should I stick to the one-week.

I would follow the doctor's orders. I am a surgical PA and we have pts on a liquid diet for another surgery that requires us to "move the liver" out of the way. Our diet is for 7-10 days and we have seen excellent results with much smaller livers after that time.

[Mrs.Riene 16]

I would follow the doctor's orders. I am a surgical PA and we have pts on a liquid diet for another surgery that requires us to "move the liver" out of the way. Our diet is for 7-10 days and we have seen excellent results with much smaller livers after that time.

Ok thanks 3AZscotties for the information. Then I will follow doctor's orders.

[canadianprairiegal 31]

Canadianprairiegal I just want to wish the best during your surgery. I will be praying for you.

Ty, it went very well, all I remember is being wheeled into surgery, mask on my face, next thing I am back in my room, with barely any pain, more discomfort then anything.

I slept, walked to the bathroom, did my thing,lol, then looked in mirror and went omg,

My face was swollen, eyes almost shut, rang for the nurse, I had an allergic reaction they figure from the anesthtic, they gave me meds to bring down the swelling, by the time I got discharged, it was way better. But then I had to travel back to San Diego feet swelled up bad, stayed in hotel for the nite, yes I did a lot of walking, next day caught the plane home, by the time we arrived home7 hours later, my whole body was puffy, feet were like elephant feet, hands were twice the size they should be, and I was drinking liquids, biggest mistake I did when I got home was got on the scale how silly was I, I was 10.1 lbs. up, I was like what the he$$ , then my brain came into action my gawd girl you are holding your Water big time, what did you expect,lol. After being home for 2days now I am down 6 lbs, feet are still swollen, hands are ok, today my face poofed up a little but was down within an hour. Been on the treadmill 30 mins a day since i got home, slowly increasing that, it is so weird tho couple sips of broth, Water, tea I am full. Started to eat Jello today, Friday I can start to drink Protein Drinks, looking forward to that, food is not an issue so far, I can smell the food my hubby is cooking for himself and it smells soooooooo good but I have no urge to have it.

Anyway like I said went very well dr Corvala and his team were fantastic, the hospital was awesome like a resort, they were also so good to my hubby, with giving him feedback on my surgery and recovery. My only advice is do not step on that scale for week after you get home, lol.

Now for my journey to be lean and fit.

To all the ones that are going this month, I am a big suck when it comes to pain, and I had none, so think positive you all well do great, I still feel wow I did this, and came out great.