Albany, New York....?

[Auntvick 45]

Today will be the hardest......emotionally preparing as well as the liquid diet. One more day until your new life begins! Everyone at the hospital is very calming and it goes by so quick once you check in. The power of positive thinking will get you through. Just imagine where you will be in one month, six months and a year from now. Unrecognizable as your former self! The surgery will go smooth, the pain will be less than you imagined and your recovery quick. So excited for you!

[Auntvick 45]

Today will be the hardest......emotionally preparing as well as the liquid diet. One more day until your new life begins! Everyone at the hospital is very calming and it goes by so quick once you check in. The power of positive thinking will get you through. Just imagine where you will be in one month, six months and a year from now. Unrecognizable as your former self! The surgery will go smooth, the pain will be less than you imagined and your recovery quick. So excited for you!

[rensterness85 71]

Sleeved on October 7th, 2013

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[BrickHouse 358]

Wow, your incisions look great! I'm assuming you went home today. How are you feeling?

[rensterness85 71]

Yes got home yesterday and feeling okay for most part. Pain which is expected, and I'm having a problem taking in the right amount of liquids but I'm slowly getting there. I was pretty impressed with my incisions as well, much better then I expected :-) Off to sip and sleep

[Holly Clare 7]

Hey, folks, I am new here; also from the Albany area. Everything is done but the final pre-op doc appointment and etting a date. I suspect that I shall not be scheduled until December, so y'all can give a sneak-peek of my future! Thanks for being here.

[Auntvick 45]

Welcome! Keep us posted!

[jill getskinnynow pasarell 3]

Not from Albany but this is the closest group to me on here I've found so far... I am from Orange County, NY

[rensterness85 71]

I started this Albany section and I've slacked my friends, so sorry. Was sleeved last month, October 7th and I am now down 50 pounds and feel amazing I'll be posting pictures soon. Glad we got a couple more people. I haven't found the diet to be restricting at all, as I really have no desire for food. I found a great Lemonade (so tired of water) that follows the restrictions that has helped me be . Able to get my liquids down, which I'm doing with no problem. It's Minute Maid LIGHT. 15 calories a glass and sugar is only 2 grams :-) Hope everyone is doing well :-) :-) :-)

[Auntvick 45]

Holy cow! That is amazing! Congrats and glad you are doing well!

[rensterness85 71]

Thanks Auntie Vick! Long time no talk to, dry! I'm feeling GREAT! How are things your way?

[rensterness85 71]

Ment sry, not dry lol

[Holly Clare 7]

Thanks for all of the welcome messages! My surgery will probably be in Cooperstown, because those are the doctors I know and love now for 25 years. The Team Meeting is next week, and if I am approved, then a date plus insurance ok are the last steps.

I anxiously await all stories and suggestions. At age (nearly) 62, the next phase of my health cannot begin soon enough for me. If all goes well, perhaps soon the worst of my arthritis pain will be less. Woohoo!

Thanks for being here, HCB

[BrickHouse 358]

Holly Clare, I feel the same way. I will be 50 two weeks after my surgery and I feel like I get to write my next chapter. I deserve to enjoy the second half of my life. I have my final cardiology clearance tomorrow. My insurance requires it within 30 days of my surgery (Dec. 11). I haven't been given an actual number of pounds to lose since I'm diabetic and have had a terrible time losing, but I will be rearranging my diet drastically. Low in carbs, higher in Protein, and clean. Onward and downward!

[Holly Clare 7]

BrickHouse, Rensselaer is just up 797; used to work near there-I am off exit 22 on 87, Selkirk. I doubt that I shall have surgery before December 11th, but please stay in touch. I have a lot of detractors, but am happy for this place and nearby folks and encouragement.