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March 2Nd Sleevers?

MyVSG2012

By MyVSG2012, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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MyVSG2012    15

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I got a date for March 2nd! Any sleeve buddies out there? I'm so excited!

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Nomadgirl    37

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Yep, I am scheduled for March 2nd too! A little nervous, a whole lot excited!

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Im having mine on March 1 and just in time. After blood tests taken at preadmission I just found out TODAY I am officilly diabetic!! I am also nervous and excited at the same time. I am 45 and never have been in a hospital since I was born. Good luck to you guys!

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MyVSG2012    15

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Nice! have either of you gone shopping for hospital items/post surgery items yet?

I have!

Got chapstick

baby wipes

biotene moisturizing mouth spray

gas X

baby spoons

and a few other items

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VSG-LLL    5

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I'm scheduled for March 2nd. Started the liquid diet and going well. I'm ready.

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Nomadgirl    37

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Nice! have either of you gone shopping for hospital items/post surgery items yet?

I have!

Got chapstick

baby wipes

biotene moisturizing mouth spray

gas X

baby spoons

and a few other items

I travel frequently so I am set for the hospital. I did buy baby spoons (Amazon 12 "Munchkins" for $9.99), little OXO 2 oz containers ( portion control- also from Amazon), strainers for straining canned Soup for broth, post surgery food, my Vitamins should be here today.

Last pre-op surgeon visit was yesterday and have the barium swallow this morning, then all set! I am ready. The Protein diet has not been so bad although the whey smell makes me ill.

I am scheduled for 8 am on the 2nd, which is good, I won't have to sit around all morning.

Best wishes to all as we step forward to a healthier life! :-)

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Nomadgirl    37

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I'm scheduled for March 2nd. Started the liquid diet and going well. I'm ready.

Hello sleeve date buddy!

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Time2Lose    16

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I'm scheduled for March 1st. Only have a 3-day liquid diet. Went shopping on Monday:

I got a sippy cup (lol) I felt so weird buying one, but I read that it helps regulate/minimize gulping. I got chapstick, gauze and tape, gas-x strips, unsweetened juices, Jello, Isopure Isolate 28 from GNC (vanilla and Unflavored). I've tried both and I like them. The unflavored one does taste a tiny bit vanilla-like but not enough to drown out of the original taste of the drink I mix it with (peach-mango iced tea). I also got applesauce. My sister (a nurse) has recommended Hibiclean Cleanser for ...I have to go find that (CVS, Walgreens or RiteAid...in a turquoise bottle); also picked up a heating pad and a firm travel pillow.

Good luck to all of us!!!

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Nomadgirl    37

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So I am not bright enough to figure out how to get my info in a signature so here are my pre-op confessions:

I weighed 312 pounds at my first doctor's appointment at the surgery center. I now weigh about 295. 312 pounds!!!! That is a fat NFL linebacker. That is "fat" Oprah plus 70 pounds!! My legs look like a stack of Pillsbury Grand Biscuits. I feel like I hoist myself around when I move. Ready for change!

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MyVSG2012    15

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Good luck to my fellow sleevers! I have my pre-op class in the morning and pre-register at the hospital in the afternoon. Still waiting to hear from the insurance company about approval! It's driving me crazy to wait. The doctor's office said it's a two step approval and I made it through step one this morning. They said step two should be approved "any minute". I can't believe that it takes so long. I'm praying that I get the approval tomorrow.

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MyVSG2012    15

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Good luck to my fellow sleevers! I have my pre-op class in the morning and pre-register at the hospital in the afternoon. Still waiting to hear from the insurance company about approval! It's driving me crazy to wait. The doctor's office said it's a two step approval and I made it through step one this morning. They said step two should be approved "any minute". I can't believe that it takes so long. I'm praying that I get the approval tomorrow.

I have approval and am so happy now. Happy sleeve birthday to everyone!

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MyVSG2012    15

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I'm on the other side and feel ok. Having lots of gas burps though. Lots of walking!!!!!

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Nomadgirl    37

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I'm on the other side and feel ok. Having lots of gas burps though. Lots of walking!!!!!

Sitting here in my hospital bed, doing great, so glad I did this! Lots of walking and just passed my leak test and will be going home in a few hours. Glad to hear you are doing well and best wishes for a speedy recovery and speedy weight loss :-)

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wannabb08    17

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Seems like the ones that have had VSG are doing great for the most part! Glad to hear that!

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