Surgery is on February 17th!

[Bobbi McGhee 17]

I knew I was approved for a sleeve gastrectomy at the end of last month, but I just got my surgery date today! I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I have 3 kids, ages 8, 5 and 2. The surgery is an overnight stay. But how will I feel the following days (I'm a SAHM)? I've just started my Liver Shrinking diet. Not too bad for day 1. One of my other concerns is that my blood pressure was high at my last appointment. Not too sure if it was nerves or what, but I'm concerned about it. I'm normally not high, so will this affect my surgery? I've been reading everyone's tips and experiences, and was wondering what the best advice you can give me.

[survivingsleever 33]

Congrats! I anticipate my date in early March. Being you have small kids it would be in your best interest to be proactive to plan your shakes and small meals. Good luck to you!

[Jayson 15]

Hi no the high blood pressure reading should not affect surgery otherwise they would have wrote a script for that. Put it this way I'm a diabetic and my blood sugar was high the morning of my surgery but they stll did the sleeve that day.

[Bobbi McGhee 17]

Thanks guys! I already am prepared for the two weeks post surgery. Have all my shakes, broths and whatnot. So hoo dull there will be no issues regarding that. As far as the blood pressure, guess time will tell. I'm hoping with the reduction of food, especially salt and caffeine will help by then.

[beme2013 38]

Hi bobbi. I just got sleeved on Tuesday. I work full time and have two kids 7 and 3. I was really nervous about having surgery so much that I wrote letters. I'd plan on someone taking care of the kids for a few days. I was in the hospital tues - thurs and came to my parents house to rest. i have 2 big dogs plus the kids. I was worried about them jumping on me. The pain is more than I expected but it's important to walk alot. My husband took off work surgery day and went in late the last few days to get them out in the morning.