*E-Waiting Room*-- Post here throughout your hospital stay

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Surgery tomorrow! Weeeee! We're in Eagle Pass Texas, chillin' until tomorrow when I will have my surgery. I HOPE it is early.

This hotel here though. Yeah.... Anyone who is planning to have surgery with Dr Alvarez, Eagle Pass is interesting. When Rosie stops midway between San Antonio and Eagle Pass? GET Snacks. I'm so serious. The vending machine has all of 4 items in it. Really. 4. Pitiful looking. The ice machine is broken but thankfully the soda machine works. Got some Water. We tried to get some Chinese delivered.... They stop delivering at 2. We didn't get to the hotel till after 2. It's just a block up the street so no big deal, but they didn't have anything that I wanted (namely broth) available. I was hungry and grumpy by then.... The clerk got evil glares.

Other than that.... Life is grand. Nothing after 11:30. Hungry but I'm saving my last Protein Shake till close to 10 or so.

I think GoodE2shoes is my surgery buddy!

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Good luck tomorrow! You're gonna love Dr. A

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[GoodE2shoes 32]

I am your surgery buddy! I am so ready to be on the losers bench. Praying and hoping we have a good surgical experience and a smooth recovery.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

\o/ yay! It's gonna be great!

[TheCurvyJones 721]

Good luck tomorrow! You're gonna love Dr. A

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Thanks!

[Ysettle4less 6]

Hey! I'm with Dr. Lavin at Surgical Specialists! Did you have your surgery at Crescent City Surgical? How are you feeling?

~Dana

No, I had mine done at the Slidell Surgical Center. The surgery was a breeze. I expected so many more complications! I was up and walking within 5 hours of surgery.

I have lingering gas, as in if I swallow too fast, a bubble comes up! Makes me think of a goldfish! Lol!

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Oh my God, it is finally here.... S(sleeve)-Day! My surgery is in 3 hours. Will be leaving for the hospital in 15 minutes....

Thanks to everyone here who has answered my crazy questions, given me encouragement/advice and support. I actually have VST and all of you to thank for getting me to this day. This was the first place I came for information back in August and it was VST and it's members that gave me the courage to do this....

And a special thanks to enuf is enuf....I'm not sure what your occupation is but honey, if you are not a motivational speaker or minister, YOU SHOULD BE!! You're awesome!

I'd appreciate prayers and positive thoughts.

And by the way, I am freaking starving!!! I've been on Clear Liquids for 2 days and well, I hope this is not a sign of things to come because I could a giant steak RIGHT NOW....

Thanks you guys! XOXOXO

~Dana

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

Monday 12/17- MandyMO-- (Waiting on your thumbs up!)

-- New addition- candlz4mitz (sleeved and relaxin)

-- New addition-Iris26-(sleeved and relaxin)

Tuesday 12/18- Bean2be55-- Waiting on your thumbs up!

Wednesday 12/19- Monaie-- Waiting on Thumbs UP

New addition--Beckyyb93--Waiting on Thumbs UP

Thursday 12/20- Lexybloch and Anume81-- Waiting on Thumbs UP

New addition-- PrincessTia -Waiting on Thumbs UP

New addition-- psaksinsky- Waiting on Thumbs UP

Friday 12/21- DanaInNewOrleans, GoodE2Shoes, LHollingsworth

New addition-- Kenai1- It's Go TIme!!

[Lhollingsworth 54]

Waiting in the real waiting room.... I can't believe it is really here! So nervous and excited.

[Lhollingsworth 54]

Oh my God' date=' it is finally here.... S(sleeve)-Day! My surgery is in 3 hours. Will be leaving for the hospital in 15 minutes....

Thanks to everyone here who has answered my crazy questions, given me encouragement/advice and support. I actually have VST and all of you to thank for getting me to this day. This was the first place I came for information back in August and it was VST and it's members that gave me the courage to do this....

And a special thanks to enuf is enuf....I'm not sure what your occupation is but honey, if you are not a motivational speaker or minister, YOU SHOULD BE!! You're awesome!

I'd appreciate prayers and positive thoughts.

And by the way, I am freaking starving!!! I've been on Clear Liquids for 2 days and well, I hope this is not a sign of things to come because I could a giant steak RIGHT NOW....

Thanks you guys! XOXOXO

~Dana[/quote']

Good luck Dana!!! We are doing this together girl

[bean2be55 2]

Well I made it thru...all went well..wasn't as bad as I thought..I feel good except for the gas and air in my chest and left shoulder blade other than that I feel good... Thank you so much for the support and encouragement it made a difference... Oh and I lost 16lbs on the pre op liquid diet..woo Hoo look out 2013... Here I come!!! Thanks again!!

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

DanaInNewOrleans, GoodE2Shoes, LHollingsworth,Kenai1, TheCurvyJ

OMG!!!! TGIF!!!

Some of you are already in the waiting room (lHollingsworth :-) and some are on the way..

Peace be upon you all; mentally, physically and emotionally. Hold hands with your loved ones and say a prayer. Remember that you all are a blessing, online and offline. I pray your surgeries are performed without complications and that your surgeon mind and hands are blessed on this day. May his staff share in his compassion for his patients and treat you with the highest care I pray that while you all are under, you have a glimpse or "meeting" wth your future self and embrace your journey towards "her". May God keep you near him at all times and remain with you as you slip peacefully into sleep and awake full of energy.

Embrace your change ladies as you are receiving an abundance of life from Him.

AMEN!

I wish the best of luck to you all, those I have mentioned and those I have not.

So, with ALLLLL of that said.. Here goes. From me, your personal cheerleader, to all you........

GO FORTH AND BE SLEEVED my friends!!

You have to be here to receive the flowers Ive pick fresh from my computer.. LOLOL... Enjoy ladies and continue to be inspired!

[GoodE2shoes 32]

Let's get this party started! Prayers for all slivers today!

[enuff_is_enuff 126]

Party on ladies!

[Beckyyb93 225]

I'm home now, doing pretty good. Some pain, but nothing that isn't manageable. I'm sipping a lot and keeping a journal of what I put in my mouth. I'm about to post a huge summary of my experience in the hospital in my post, "My Ongoing Story" thanks to all the support I got here!