In 24 Hours......

[Joisey01 87]

I go to the hospital tomorrow morning to be sleeved.

I have wanted this day to come for more than 10 years. Here I am, finally.

Strangely, I'm not anxious. I'm not in a panic. I'm not the least bit nervous. My blood pressure is excellent, even.

I'm oddly calm and very ready. I'll go home tonight after work and get my small bag ready to go.

All of my pre-op testing went well and I'm a good surgical candidate. Although my surgeon didn't put a number on me, I lost my personal goal of 20 lbs on the two week liquid diet. I didn't cheat once. That, my friends, is a huge accomplishment. By now, if this was a 'normal' diet, I would have splurged to Celebrate my losing the 20 lbs by going for a steak and shrimp dinner with mashed potatoes and a mondo margarita.

After a 2 week liquid diet, I think that if I ate anything right now it would make me ill. I had no weakness, no jitters, no lethargy and most of all I wasn't hungry but one day early in the process. I call that success! I have been sleeping better than I ever have for the better part of 15 years.

I have to be at the hospital in the morning by 08:30 with my surgery at 10:15.

Have a wonderful day, all.

[bratvp63 118]

You are on your way to such great success. I wish you the beat of luck!

[rmbtcb4evr 29]

Congratulations and good luck! Anxiously anticipating progress reports! I bet you will do great!!

[Susie in Lima 320]

Thinking of you! I had mine last week and I keep finding myself thinking "Wow, I have really finally done this". Cant wait to hear your stories of success in the near future.

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

What a great way to start, 20 pounds down on your own and a fantastic attitude. Best of luck!!

[BlueOctoberGirl 111]

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you...You will love your new life! I hope you have a fast recovery!

[Scully 49]

Best wishes! Love your positive attitude.

[JayBaby88 5]

I go to the hospital tomorrow morning to be sleeved.

I have wanted this day to come for more than 10 years. Here I am' date=' finally.

Strangely, I'm not anxious. I'm not in a panic. I'm not the least bit nervous. My blood pressure is excellent, even.

I'm oddly calm and very ready. I'll go home tonight after work and get my small bag ready to go.

All of my pre-op testing went well and I'm a good surgical candidate. Although my surgeon didn't put a number on me, I lost my personal goal of 20 lbs on the two week liquid diet. I didn't cheat once. That, my friends, is a huge accomplishment. By now, if this was a 'normal' diet, I would have splurged to Celebrate my losing the 20 lbs by going for a steak and shrimp dinner with mashed potatoes and a mondo margarita.

After a 2 week liquid diet, I think that if I ate anything right now it would make me ill. I had no weakness, no jitters, no lethargy and most of all I wasn't hungry but one day early in the process. I call that success! I have been sleeping better than I ever have for the better part of 15 years.

I have to be at the hospital in the morning by 08:30 with my surgery at 10:15.

Have a wonderful day, all.[/quote']

That's wonderful! I too will be sleeved tomorrow morning! I have to arrive at the hospital at 8:30 too. I will be keeping you in my prayers! Best/well wishes to you :-)

[xlr8ahead 40]

Im gonna be sleeved in 24 hours too.cant wait.hope we both do good.

[Joisey01 87]

Thank you all for your happy thoughts and well wishes! I have relied on this forum for advise, guidance and just general information. You all have been a great source of strength for me. I think that is a lot of the reason I'm so calm and ready.

THANK YOU!

[scorpio2479 237]

I have my surgery as well tomorrow morning. I have to be @ the hospital @ 5:00am & surgery is scheduled for 8am. I have a question for u Joisey r u a patient of Dr.Kim? I ask this because last Fri I saw a woman who looked like u while I was waiting to have my EDG done. BTW I am a patient of Dr.Kim:-)

[Joisey01 87]

I have my surgery as well tomorrow morning. I have to be @ the hospital @ 5:00am & surgery is scheduled for 8am. I have a question for u Joisey r u a patient of Dr.Kim? I ask this because last Fri I saw a woman who looked like u while I was waiting to have my EDG done. BTW I am a patient of Dr.Kim:-)

I am a patient of Dr. Kim, Scorpio. I did have my EGD done in Trophy Club last Friday morning as well! I just got a call from TC telling me to be there at 05:00 for a 07:00-07:30 surgery instead of an 08:30 arrival.

If you see me tomorrow morning, introduce yourself. We can walk the halls together as we pass gas and get our bearings!

Good luck to you tomorrow!

[scorpio2479 237]

Awesome. I was the girl sitting rite across fr/ u with glasses & very long dark hair. If I see u tomorrow I will def introduce myself. Good Luck to u as well!!! Love the pass gas & walk the halls.

[Joisey01 87]

Ok, you were the one asking if any of us was having the sleeve done, right?

[scorpio2479 237]

No that wasn't me. I just sat there w/ my hubby who kept going in & out.lol