Where are all my April 23 surgery partners!

[msshellg 63]

Hi everyone! I'm excited today because I had my pre- admission appointment today!! I got my body wash for my pre-surgery shower!! I meet with my doctor on Monday for my final appointment before my surgery and I'm on day 2 of my liver shrink diet!!!. I'm moving right along!

I have to admit that today I have reflected over my life and am asking myself how did I let myself get into this shape, this weight! I was very thin growing up, I've always had a big appetite. My step father always said that over eating would catch up with me and I guess it has. Now here I am, morbidly obese with bad knees!!! I should be in much worse shape, but God has allowed me to be more healthy than I should.

So now I'm looking for people to connect with who are going through this journey!,,

April 23 is right around the corner!!!

[darneka1 20]

I am not april 23 but close enough. My surgery is on the 24th. I want to wish you luck!!! I am getting excited as well because its right around the corner.

[rdavis2526 4]

msshellg I had the same problem except I use to always to mom I am to "skinny". I promise I regret those words coming out of my mouth. My knees are bad so just to get the weight off of them will be a huge relief for me. May God continue to be with you!

[msshellg 63]

I am not april 23 but close enough. My surgery is on the 24th. I want to wish you luck!!! I am getting excited as well because its right around the corner.

It is right around the corner❗️❗️❗️So excited!

[msshellg 63]

<p>msshellg I had the same problem except I use to always to mom I am to "skinny". I promise I regret those words coming out of my mouth. My knees are bad so just to get the weight off of them will be a huge relief for me. May God continue to be with you!</p>

I too used to think I was too skinny, now I'm too fat!!! I just want to be somewhere in the middle!

[ladyraerae 20]

I'm a 23rd girl!!!! So excited to be headed down this path to a happier and healthier future. I on the other hand have always been "big boned", lol! I came from a family of obesity, so it was just accepted. My mom had RNY 3 years ago and is feeling n looking great. She has been a great inspiration to me and her surgeon is doing my sleeve. If this liquid diet for 2 weeks doesn't kill me I can make it through anything. I am so glad I found this app because it is awesome to hear other people are going through the same thing.

[msshellg 63]

I'm a 23rd girl!!!! So excited to be headed down this path to a happier and healthier future. I on the other hand have always been "big boned", lol! I came from a family of obesity, so it was just accepted. My mom had RNY 3 years ago and is feeling n looking great. She has been a great inspiration to me and her surgeon is doing my sleeve. If this liquid diet for 2 weeks doesn't kill me I can make it through anything. I am so glad I found this app because it is awesome to hear other people are going through the same thing.

I totally agree! I would be lost without this app. I look at it all the time to see if there are new post. I feel so much more prepared because I know what to expect.

[jsc2 12]

I'm the 22nd! I can't believe the time is getting closer.

[ladyraerae 20]

How's everyone doing on their pre-op liquid diet?

[msshellg 63]

How's everyone doing on their pre-op liquid diet?

Each day is different. Day one I struggled, day two was easier, today I was ok. During the day and at work I'm good, but night time is tough! I can't believe next week is our week????????????

[ASOTO 0]

My surgery is scheduled for April 21. I am only 5 days away! I started my pre op diet on April 4 but I must say that it has been tough. I fell off the band wagon a couple time but with help of my nutritionist I'm back on track.

I had my 7 day pre op lab work done yesterday per my doctor's request. After 8 tries, the nurse still could not find my vein and for the first time I wondered if I was making the right choice! I have never had surgery before so I really do not know what to expect. As quickly as those thoughts entered my mind, I answered myself with a big yes! I am doing this for a healthier and happier me. I am doing this for my family, for my son, for my husband. It will not be easy. I might have complications during or after surgery. But the benefits of surgery and a healthier me are worth the pain that comes with!!!

How do I feel? Its a mixture of feelings!!! Excited, Anxious, Nervous, Worried! I will keep everyone posted!

[JessM11 57]

I'm having mine April 23rd as well!!!! ???? my surgeon put me on a 10 day liquid diet and I am on day 7 and MISERABLE. I had my final appointment with my surgeon prior to the surgery last Tuesday and my pre op appointment on Wednesday. I am all but ready to pack my bag for the hospital! I am excited and nervous at the same time:)

[msshellg 63]

Ok guys!! Only a few more hours!!! I'm hungry today and I'm not sure why!! My stomach is requesting all types of things but my head is saying... Back to the broth!!!!

[JessM11 57]

I'm hungry too!!!! Ahhhh 12 more hours before surgery and I'm fixing to shower and get some rest, normally I wouldn't be able to sleep but I have been so weak the past couple of days that I felt like I could have passed out hours ago. Wow this is so nerve racking

[tanya131313 5]

It is different from each doctor of how long you have to do the liquid diet before surgery. I wish I knew why each doctor seeing things different. I went for my preregistration today April 16. Surgery is one week away on April 23 and I have been doing liquids one week and lost 15 pounds. I am now 259 pounds. I am getting excited but so nervous.