palmtree 11 Posted June 11, 2013 I report to the hospital at 12:30. Not bad. Hard time sleeping last night. Started having negative thoughts ( mostly about food), then started counting the reasons I am doing this ( no more extenders on planes, no worrry about fitting in booths, no more shopping for plus size, no longer unable to wear certain bracelets, more energy, able to wear all the pretty clothes in my closet that are too small, no worries going swimming, able to do charity walks/runs) 4 Nadiyyah, neneh_vsg, Brenda0928 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navyma 68 Posted June 11, 2013 I have read all different responses to "what do you bring to the hospital" question' date=' but want to see if there are any post op sleevers that have some suggestions??June 11 is coming fast and furious![/quote'] Today is our day!! Good luck to you dear!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navyma 68 Posted June 11, 2013 Just packed my lunch for work tomorrow. Beef broth and some Jello. S*** just got real. Lol. I've done great in the pre-op diet' date=' down over 22 lbs so here we go! Good luck to those for June 10 and for those of us June 11 people good luck and see you on the flip side.[/quote'] Lmao @ shh just got real. Tell me about it brother!! Today is our day!! I go in at 1:30 & wish you all the best!! See you on the other side!! 1 Brenda0928 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navyma 68 Posted June 11, 2013 BrianSATX - be with you on the 11th. Ill be with you both! We got this!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navyma 68 Posted June 11, 2013 It was hard at work someone brought in Krispy cream donuts. I just drank my shake. So want this to work. Ohhh my gosh I feel you on that one. Someone's wife made Peanut Butter Cookies & put them on the credenza directly behind my desk so. I had to smell them all day. Just kept sippin that broth... 2 Nadiyyah and Brenda0928 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JanelB 8 Posted June 11, 2013 June 26th for me (: 2 Brenda0928 and SlimDreams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navyma 68 Posted June 11, 2013 I go in tomorrow! Surgery is at 3:30' date=' I wish that was am so I could just get out over with. I've lost 10 lbs doing all liquid this week. Getting closer to the goal![/quote'] Congrats! I am the 11th also & go in @ 1:30 so I feel you on the afternoon surgeries. Can you say thirsty? Lol Good luck!!! Ill be looking for your updates!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
navyma 68 Posted June 11, 2013 Today is FINALLY MY DAY!!!! GOOD LUCK & God be with all my sleeve sisters and brothers today!! We got this y'all!!! 5 neneh_vsg, brndagayle, brandnew and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purrplelover 48 Posted June 11, 2013 One thing I wish I had packed but didn't was listerine. My mouth was the so dry, and I was not able to eat/drink until after my X-ray to check for leaks. I felt much better after I got the nurse to Bring me some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjbladybug 10 Posted June 11, 2013 Good luck and prayers for quick healing and success for all surgeries today! 2 nd on pre op diet for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGayle 33 Posted June 11, 2013 I had my sleeve on the 6th and just wanted to let those worried that I did really well. I stayed overnight because I use a CPAP but honestly the worst part of this whole thing was the first two days of my pre-op diet. I don't know if it is because I have had major abdominal surgery in the past but this whole thing has been soooo much easier than I anticipated! I was so worried beforehand to the point that I was contemplating cancelling the morning of the surgery but am SO GLAD I DIDN'T. I had nausea immediately after surgery which they got under control very quickly and since then I have not had any. I can get my 2 Protein Drinks down a day (60 g protein) and had a little thinned yogurt, thinned cream of rice but the best thing I have added to my diet was 1/2 cup of low fat cream of mushroom soup...that tasted like real food I also have been adding non-fat dry milk powder to everything it mixes with (i.e. Soup, yogurt, cream of rice) to add more Protein without adding bulk. I also went up 6 pounds after the surgery but it is from the iv fluids they pump into you. That came off within a couple of days and now I am down 4.5 pounds from my surgery weight giving me a total of 18.5 including my pre-op diet. I had a little bit of gas but nothing like I am reading on here...so I feel very fortunate and blessed. I am not going to lie though..,I am worried about the upcoming Hair loss :/ Praying everyone else can have a quick recovery also...so glad I went through with my decision... 5 Reberm, brndagayle, SheWins1 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kami63 215 Posted June 11, 2013 I had my sleeve on the 6th and just wanted to let those worried that I did really well. I stayed overnight because I use a CPAP but honestly the worst part of this whole thing was the first two days of my pre-op diet. I don't know if it is because I have had major abdominal surgery in the past but this whole thing has been soooo much easier than I anticipated! I was so worried beforehand to the point that I was contemplating cancelling the morning of the surgery but am SO GLAD I DIDN'T. I had nausea immediately after surgery which they got under control very quickly and since then I have not had any. I can get my 2 Protein drinks down a day (60 g protein) and had a little thinned yogurt, thinned cream of rice but the best thing I have added to my diet was 1/2 cup of low fat cream of mushroom soup...that tasted like real food I also have been adding non-fat dry milk powder to everything it mixes with (i.e. Soup, yogurt, cream of rice) to add more protein without adding bulk. I also went up 6 pounds after the surgery but it is from the iv fluids they pump into you. That came off within a couple of days and now I am down 4.5 pounds from my surgery weight giving me a total of 18.5 including my pre-op diet. I had a little bit of gas but nothing like I am reading on here...so I feel very fortunate and blessed. I am not going to lie though..,I am worried about the upcoming Hair loss :/ Praying everyone else can have a quick recovery also...so glad I went through with my decision... Glad to hear you are doing well! Congrats 2 nursesettie and VSGayle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsJones83 27 Posted June 11, 2013 JUNE 28TH!!!!!!! I'm so nervous/anxious/EXCITED! It's coming so fast.. congratulations to all that are post op & those of us with a date. Let's keep going & become a bans of GREAT BIG LOSERS TOGETHER!!! Yay us! 2 Brenda0928 and SlimDreams reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EllaJo 60 Posted June 11, 2013 JUNE 28TH!!!!!!! I'm so nervous/anxious/EXCITED! It's coming so fast.. congratulations to all that are post op & those of us with a date. Let's keep going & become a bans of GREAT BIG LOSERS TOGETHER!!! Yay us! I'm June 28 also! I haven't seen too many with our date. I guess since its so late in the month 1 mjbladybug reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
memk 42 Posted June 11, 2013 I'm with you on this... My date is also June 24th... Started my diet yesterday and have been starving... What type of diet are you on?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites