April 2014 pre-op group

[jfraz357 13]

Still haven't received my date yet. Just received my letter of insurance acceptance.

[booklover324 13]

Thanks April...feeling a little better now : )

[cblackford 0]

Surgery April 1 and feeling pretty good. Lost 15 pounds since pre op diet. Ready for one week dr visit next week. Unsure how to know how much to eat . Now eating about 2 tb of Soup and applesauce for lunch and dinner and mealtime for Breakfast 2 tb

[saram1381 17]

Surgery April 1 and feeling pretty good. Lost 15 pounds since pre op diet. Ready for one week dr visit next week. Unsure how to know how much to eat . Now eating about 2 tb of Soup and applesauce for lunch and dinner and mealtime for breakfast 2 tb

Hi, I'm on Monday! What kind of pain have you been in?

[WickedBeauty 87]

Go get your hair and nails done before surgery! One less thing you need to worry about! I'm getting mine done too but getting clear polish on my fingers and toes because I was told no polish too. They look at your nails to make sure you get your color back after surgery! (They don't do it so you don't feel pretty! There's a reason! Lol) My surgery is this Friday the 11th and I'm more anxious than nervous! I'm on my 9th day on the pre op liquid diet and I haven't died (or killed my kids) so I'm doing good!! Lmao I'm hungry and my stomach talks to me A LOT but it's not as bad as I thought! A few people have mentioned items that I need to bring for my hospital stay but I'm curious if anyone that had it recently wished they had something they didn't bring!! Any help here would be appreciated!! So far this is my list: Comfy PJs Slippers & socks Extra panties & panty liners (Someone mentioned you may need these for urine spillage, I'm not taking any chances!!) lol Pillow Hot Water pad Gas X strips iPad/phone/chargers Toothbrush & paste books Lotion Brush and/or comb Dry Shampoo Skin care (I have rosacea!) (I sell Rodan and Fields, best skin care EVER!!) www.amykring.myrandf.com/shop If I missed anything, please let me know!! I have been considering this surgery for YEARS but I was too afraid to do it because I am a single mom and if my kids had to go live with their dad they would never forgive me!!! I finally decided to do it because they DO need me to be here for THEIR kids and God willing, their grand kids!! I want to have the life I know now I deserve!! For too long I have put myself on the back burner and lived for my kids! Time for me to love me!!! I'm so glad there are others like me who because of LIFE happening we forgot to LIVE!! Go us!! I'm really proud of all of us for putting ourselves FIRST and good luck and prayers to EVERYONE healing from and preparing for surgery!! DO NOT let ANYONE tell you this is "the easy way out" because there is NOTHING EASY about any of this! I'm just glad to have the support provided here!! Have a WONDERFUL day!! (:

Like you I've lived for everyone else for years. Time to take care of and love me and without feeling guilty! Congratulations on your decision and journey. Here's to happier, healthier lives!!!! *hugs*

[WickedBeauty 87]

Still haven't received my date yet. Just received my letter of insurance acceptance.

Waiting on my date as well. The anxiety is building up for me. I cannot wait!

[evaready 0]

Hello everyone. I'm new here..my surgery date is april 30th.

[Erin414 34]

hey guys! my date is april 21st!! so nervous i start preop wednesday- anyone going through it now?? what can i expect? i am doing the bariatric powdere preop diet. for 11 days!! helppp

[gettinbacktome 104]

hey guys! my date is april 21st!! so nervous i start preop wednesday- anyone going through it now?? what can i expect? i am doing the bariatric powdere preop diet. for 11 days!! helppp

April 21 is my day too. I start my pre op next Mon

[ladyntexas 8]

I am on day 5 of liquid diet. After day two it has not been so bad, I was expecting way worse. But I still have two more days till surgery in Wednesday. I am using pure Protein Powder with unsweetened almond milk. I don't like the premixed ones. I had egg drop Soup. chicken broth, Tomato Soup. Cream of broccoli and creamy Tomato drinkable Soups and drinkable yogurt. And Water all day long.

[Proudmomma83 22]

Good luck to everyone who has surgery this week! I'm Wednesday! Can't wait for it to be over with and be home healing!

[jsc2 12]

hey guys! my date is april 21st!! so nervous i start preop wednesday- anyone going through it now?? what can i expect? i am doing the bariatric powdere preop diet. for 11 days!! helppp

I start pre op diet this Tuesday. Final meeting with surgeon tomorrow! Only the presurgery testing to go.

[gixxergirl 85]

I start pre op diet this Tuesday. Final meeting with surgeon tomorrow! Only the presurgery testing to go.

We're surgery twins!

[mysleeveid13 100]

Is anyone else grumpy on the pre-op diet? Just wondering....it might just be me being a little overwhelmed with trying to get everything in place for my surgery but it's like my emotions are a little all over the place. I'm usually not like this. Weird....

[Erin414 34]

hey guys! my date is april 21st!! so nervous i start preop wednesday- anyone going through it now?? what can i expect? i am doing the bariatric powdere preop diet. for 11 days!! helppp

I start pre op diet this Tuesday. Final meeting with surgeon tomorrow! Only the presurgery testing to go.

That's so great!!! Let me know how ur preop goes or any good questions to ask my surgeon!! We can be April buddies !!!!Good luck