gwynne 14 Posted April 19, 2012 Hi all! I'm new to this and all the way from Singapore! Can't find a forum and support group here and then ta dah!! I found this forum! Everyone's all supportive and encouraging! Keep posting all! I'm getting sleeved this saturday 04/21!! Good luck to all! Rove, Gwynne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chunkychic30 12 Posted April 19, 2012 I AM SO DISCOURAGED RIGHT NOW, I AM SECOUND GUESSING MY DESICION, SURGERY IS 5DAYS AWAY. I BEEN STICKING TO THE PREOP DIET SO GOOD AND AM NOT LOSING ANYTHING ....GRRRRRRR. ALREADY LOST 65LBS PRIOR TO PRE OP NOW I AM WONDERING WHY ISNT THIS WORKING. MY DOCTOR DIDNT SAY I HAD TO LOSE ANY WEIGHT , HOWEVER WILL THIS EFFECT THE SURGERY, ANY ADVISE ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewinds 7 Posted April 19, 2012 Same here. I've been going over everything twice and washing everything in my house (going to mx for a week) so my husband and 11-year old will be prepared while I'm gone. Worried though... I cheated on my preop diet last night. Had a lean meal but should only be on liquids and Protein Shakes. Hope I didn't sabatage myself! So stressful when your whole family can eat and you can't. Woke up crying about 4am and haven't been able to go back to sleep because of a headache now! I can't fall apart now! Apparently the nervousness has hit me!!! Did I mess up bad??!! I tried to clean and prep but I haven't had a free minute I wanted to get. Ahead on cleaning but have been just keeping up the last week I so don't want to come home to a mess..... I plan on making a big lasagne and chilli and maybe buying some frozen pizzas for the family before I go in. I have no pre diet I am 5"11 342 going to get the sleeve on Monday i do have to clean out Sunday night. My goal is 150-160. Don't stress. I am hoping to be drugged after surgery as much as possible so I don't notice smells..... That and I am a wuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jthurman 20 Posted April 19, 2012 Ellyanna, Where are you having surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewinds 7 Posted April 19, 2012 Monday is go day 6am. Right now I am happy and excited and conifdent I can do this but I know at night in the dark while I lay in bed he will snore and my head will go in over drive I am not liking night time right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noabsbuttflabs 0 Posted April 19, 2012 I AM SO DISCOURAGED RIGHT NOW' date=' I AM SECOUND GUESSING MY DESICION, SURGERY IS 5DAYS AWAY. I BEEN STICKING TO THE PREOP DIET SO GOOD AND AM NOT LOSING ANYTHING ....GRRRRRRR. ALREADY LOST 65LBS PRIOR TO PRE OP NOW I AM WONDERING WHY ISNT THIS WORKING. MY DOCTOR DIDNT SAY I HAD TO LOSE ANY WEIGHT , HOWEVER WILL THIS EFFECT THE SURGERY, ANY ADVISE ?? [/sub'] Don't stress the liquid diet is made to shrink your liver not to make you lose weight heaps of people lose the weight is because the body is not used to having such a low calorie high intake Protein so it starts to break down some fats on the way plus it's kind of like a detox so make sure when you weigh when you have empty bowels and stomach and probably best when you wake up any ways good luck don't give up your not the first and your not alone. Best of luck xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorral 19 Posted April 19, 2012 My sleeve date is the 17th. I too am very nervous. I've had 3 c-sections and my gallbladder removed so I just keep telling myself its gonna be okay. I guess another thing that really makes me nervous is the pain and if I will have any complications. I only have to do 2 days of a clear liquid diet....today and tomorrow are my last days with food for a few weeks. I'm fine with this! I've lost 30 lbs since starting my journey and looking forward to start the summer off much healthier :-) I completely understand. I have had 3 hernia repairs and 1 ovarian cyst removal. I was concerned as well. Like you I am looking forward to a healthier me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmorral 19 Posted April 19, 2012 I am so glad that I found this site. I am scheduled for the 23rd. I still don't have an arrival time at the hospital so that makes me a little nervous. I had my final appointment with Dr. Billy on this past Tuesday and that is when he wanted me to start a pre op diet. So far so good. I have been filling up on Water and chewing sugar free gum. I hope that I can get a little more weight down so that he can do the spider technique. thank you all for your support and suggestions. It has been a great help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amazin409 3 Posted April 19, 2012 I am back full force. I am able to have my surgery next week!!! YAYAY!! The class that is due before surgery' date=' well they my doctor is allowing me to take it one week after my surgery. I was so upset when they told me it was a possiblity that I woul have to reschedule. I prayed about it over this past weekend and made up my mind that if it was meant then it will be. Anyway, how are you all that are being sleeved next week? How are you feeling? Is reality sinking in? Any doubts before next week? How are your pre op diets, has any of you slipped up? ARE U READY FOR THIS NEW CHANGE THAT IS ABOUT TO TAKE PLACE??? Please weigh in and share your thoughts and emotions...[/quote'] I just got my surgery done monday april 9 2012 and already lost a total of 24 lbs and i cant be happier!!! i was 311 now 287 am 5'10 and 24 years old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thewinds 7 Posted April 19, 2012 Ellyanna' date=' Where are you having surgery?[/quote'] Sycamore Hosptial with Dr schumacher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reinventingdee 7 Posted April 19, 2012 I'm back and alive! Could not post Monday after surgery because I was in pain. I did not do well with the pain medication so I had to go without. Not fun, however today is day 4 and I feel just fine. Trying to learn to sip my liquids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldynbeauty 0 Posted April 19, 2012 Second day out I want to go home this gas pain ain't no joke! It makes me not want to eat or nothing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwynne 14 Posted April 20, 2012 I just got my surgery done monday april 9 2012 and already lost a total of 24 lbs and i cant be happier!!! i was 311 now 287 am 5'10 and 24 years old Congratulations! How are you coping post op? I'm getting mine tomorrow and really really nervous. Keep losing it .. gwynne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedles 1 Posted April 20, 2012 excited and hungry surgery is 25th day 9 of fluids just Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling2002 2 Posted April 20, 2012 I'm getting nervous too. My surgery is the 23rd, I have to report to the hospital at 5:30AM for an approximate 7 or 7:30 surgery. I am really hoping to be out of the hospital on the 24th! I have had two weeks of pre-op dieting and I'm ready for the surgery now. I'm on liquids this week with Sunday being clear fluids and no caffeine. Yikes. I've been weaning myself off of soda (diet Coke addict) but have switched from Low Carb Monsters to the ones without carbonation. I really like them but I will have to give that up for now too. Today was my last one. I have all of my post-op meds and liquid Vitamin things. My plan for the weekend is to clean and organize as best I can with a 5 year old. I'm super nervous and really just want Monday to get here. I have a feeling this is going to be a long weekend! Best wishes to all! Stacie 1 deedles reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites