March Sleevers

[busybeingme 112]

I'm scheduled for March 8. I'm from Maryland and scared as heck. I go for my endoscopy tomorrow and am terrified of it. I've never been put to sleep and that scares me. I have people depending on me and it scares me to think that something could happen to me. My mom was just diagnosed with cancer and was operated on Thursday and she needs me to take care of her. I gotta tell you' date=' watching her go through a full hysterectomy almost made me change my mind about this :-/ I thought I should cancel and she wants me to go through with it as scheduled. I feel pretty torn right now.[/quote']

I'm from MD too!! Annapolis!! March 20 for me! Who is your doc? My edg was on 2/1.... You will be great and fine. You need to do this because you need to be healthy to take care of your mom! You have lots of support here!!

Whoo hoo!! GO FOR MARCH MADDNESS SLEEVERS!!

[lilbuddhaxo 20]

Hi! I see a few people are sched for March 5! That's my bday! I am "scheduled" for march 13--- PRAYING my insurance approves me! Aetna is theeee worst. But anyway, I'm so scared nervous excited.. etc! Good luck to everyone

[pacificpeach 32]

I also have Aetna and my plan does not cover WLS at all. So I will be a self pay patient.....

[teetani 25]

Hi! I see a few people are sched for March 5! That's my bday! I am "scheduled" for march 13--- PRAYING my insurance approves me! Aetna is theeee worst. But anyway' date=' I'm so scared nervous excited.. etc! Good luck to everyone [/quote']

I think we are all scared nervous and excited just ready to get it done already .

[st2011 29]

I'm from MD too!! Annapolis!! March 20 for me! Who is your doc? My edg was on 2/1.... You will be great and fine. You need to do this because you need to be healthy to take care of your mom! You have lots of support here!!

Whoo hoo!! GO FOR MARCH MADDNESS SLEEVERS!!

Cool! I'm about an hour and a half southeast of you in St. Mary's county. My doctor is Dr. Elariny and I'll be sleeved in Fairfax Hospital in VA.

[CA712 111]

Since March 11th is just around the corner I have decided to start working on my Water intake. I have read that dehydration is a big problem for lots of folks so I decided today is the day to work on this. I have already drank 16oz and it is already 1:28 in the afternoon. I need to get my next 16oz in by 3pm and drink the rest at dinner and while watching TV tonight. This really is tougher than I thought it would be. I will let you know if I get it all in by tonight. Is there anyone else having problems drinking this much water?

[pacificpeach 32]

So yesterday I wrapped up all of my pre op preparations for my trip to Las Vegas. I will start my pre op diet on the 22nd which consists of 2 liquid an 1 "Lean and Green" meals per day. It's going to be a challenge since I will be in the land of "All you can Eat Buffet's"!! My first appointment with my doctor and then nutrition class is on March 7th and then surgery on the 8th. I am nervous and excited at the same time. It's great to have others that are feeling the same to share with!!

[duckie913 5]

Pacificpeach - I am scheduled with Dr Umbach on March 5 so we are pretty much on the same schedule I am just a few days ahead. Keep me posted on your journey!

[BigDaddyJoe 246]

I also worry about this, especially since we're not supposed to drink either 15 minutes before eating or 45 minutes after, so that leaves at least 3 hours of the day where we're not allowed to drink anything.

Since March 11th is just around the corner I have decided to start working on my Water intake. I have read that dehydration is a big problem for lots of folks so I decided today is the day to work on this. I have already drank 16oz and it is already 1:28 in the afternoon. I need to get my next 16oz in by 3pm and drink the rest at dinner and while watching TV tonight. This really is tougher than I thought it would be. I will let you know if I get it all in by tonight. Is there anyone else having problems drinking this much Water?

[sunflowers495 5]

I already drink a lot of Water so I have to learn to sip instead of gulp and not to eat during meals.

[BigDaddyJoe 246]

I really think that is going to be the hardest part of this whole thing for me. I pretty much take a drink with every bite, so changing that habit will be really hard for me.

I already drink a lot of Water so I have to learn to sip instead of gulp and not to eat during meals.

[pammie37 103]

I really think that is going to be the hardest part of this whole thing for me. I pretty much take a drink with every bite' date=' so changing that habit will be really hard for me.

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I agree...it was very hard giving up the diet pop..but not drinking while eating..

[busybeingme 112]

I already drink a lot of Water so I have to learn to sip instead of gulp and not to eat during meals.

That has been my biggest hurtle... No drinking during a meal and sipping... I do have the no straw thing down pat!!

I got a tervis cup both 32 oz and 16 oz I take it everywhere .. Drinking leading to sip consistently through my day. I even take the cup into places to eat... (Not classy I know but that's a way of life!)

[sunflowers495 5]

My insurance approved my surgery on yesterday. It was really quick. Trying to get into a regular exercise routine. How is everyone doing with this?

[gelen's_change 157]

Im march 5 and i can believe how close it is. Im just waiting for the approval. I started to get a few things, for example a water bottle with labeled measurements and smart Water. Im looking for small containers, a good food scale, and a Blender Bottle. Getting ready for this journey. I cant wait!