terri07 5 Posted July 18, 2014 I'm excited to share that my surgery is just five days away! I started considering the surgery in January when my family doc recommended that I look into it. I've tried just about every diet out there and have had NO long-term success. I've been through all of the pre-op tests and requirements and my insurance company has deemed it medically necessary and will pay 100% for the surgery and doc. I'm getting very excited about it, although I have to admit that I'm also nervous. Everything is all set, all I have to do is continue following the pre-surgery diet and head to the hospital on the morning of surgery. Hoping for the best. 2 Adrianneval and cirvin21 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nina51 21 Posted July 18, 2014 You're going to do great with your positive attitude! I was sleeved June 24 and have felt better than I have in years. Already off blood pressure meds and 2 diabetes meds. Hope to be off all by 6 week checkup! 1 terri07 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thesuse2000 698 Posted July 18, 2014 I wish you a perfect surgery and a smooth recovery! It's a wonderful journey after all that. 1 terri07 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#9grammy 274 Posted July 18, 2014 Woohoo !!! Congrats on your journey. 1 terri07 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri07 5 Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks everyone! I appreciate the support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pkdvm 175 Posted July 20, 2014 Good luck to you! I'm right behind you on July 28th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri07 5 Posted July 20, 2014 Good luck to you, too Pkdvm! 1 Pkdvm reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianneval 6 Posted July 21, 2014 You're going to do great with your positive attitude! I was sleeved June 24 and have felt better than I have in years. Already off blood pressure meds and 2 diabetes meds. Hope to be off all by 6 week checkup! I look forward to being off my blood pressure medicine also. That's great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri07 5 Posted July 21, 2014 WOW! Tomorrow is the BIG day! I'm getting really excited! My excitement actually outweighs my nervousness. Today is a Clear liquids day, and Jello if I need something else to curb the hunger. The surgery should be over by this time tomorrow. Trying to think of everything I need to take to the hospital with me .... pulling things together for the hospital and getting the house in order will help with the few nerves I'm having. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianneval 6 Posted July 21, 2014 Wow! That's awesome news! Think positive, pray a little, and you will be fine. I wish for the best. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninam55 0 Posted July 21, 2014 Good luck tomorrow. My surgery is Thursday. I am excited about getting on with this so that I can start living my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri07 5 Posted July 25, 2014 Hi all, I had surgery on Tuesday morning and everything went very well. The surgeon was very happy with how surgery went. I'm still sore and moving slowly, but each day gets better. I'm having a bit of trouble getting in the Water and Protein shakes as directed by the doc because it feels so strange and I feel full so quickly. I'm hoping all of that will settle down over the next couple of days. I think part of it is just my wacky nerves, as when my nerves are on overload I have a hard time swallowing food/drink, so hopefully all of that will settle down soon. Looking forward to being healed and getting on with this process of losing weight and getting healthier! :-) 1 jessiquoi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skylarkx 69 Posted July 25, 2014 Congratulations!!! You are on your way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sa1976 221 Posted July 25, 2014 Congatatulations!!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites