September surgery

[MissAriadne 27]

Hi Salem!

My surgery is September 2nd, and I am on the diet too. I go between being just fine and crying about Cookies (seriously. I started crying because I thought about not eating them again the way I used to). I think many of us have the fat shield, and it's scary. I often wonder what I will blame when it's gone! I can handle being fat, because I'm used to it and it's a great thing to blame in many situations. I have no idea what I will blame when the fat is gone. BUT - I'm ready. SO READY.

There are other defenses we can build, or we can live a bit more freely without the wall. I try to think of it this way: in the Middle Ages, they wore huge, heavy shields of armor, but eventually shed them for lighter, more versatile suits. That's what were doing. We'll still be us, just in lighter suits of armor. And maybe we'll be even better versions of us.

[barbclay 15]

SEPTEMBER 8, is my big day. I can't believe it really....I am so excited, and completely petrified all at the same time!

My brother had his sleeve done in March and has lost 159 pounds!!

It's all I needed to see to know that this could totally work for me too!

I'm new here so would love to connect with other sept surgeries!

[barbclay 15]

<p>I just found out my date is September the 8th, kinda scared, kinda excited, just hoping it goes smoothly. </p>

My surgery is the 8th as well!

Are you prepping in any way

Surgeon told me not to fast till 2 days before and eat low carb about 1000 calories a day till fast. Looking now for good Iron pills and multi Vitamin that I can chew. Really would like to keep my hair if at all possible.

Haven't even tried Protein shake possibilities.

Any luck with those?

I have 5 kids

Ranging in ages12-2

Some of them start school tomorrow.

The part I dread the most is thinking I can't have carbonated drinks and caffiene!!

I literally only drink club sodas and coffee.

Anything your worried about?

[soon_skinnie_minnie 3]

September 2nd and I'm so stoked!

[darby1430 28]

I am September the 15th and I am on an emotional roller coaster!!

[Notinks 91]

My surgery date is Sept. 3. I am in the middle of the liver shrink diet and am very weak from it. I am also getting very scared of the surgery and my emotions about it all are all over the place.. I have been heavy for many many years. Part of me is afraid of giving up my "shield" of fat. I don't know who I will be. I feel defenseless. I am having a very rough time right now with my emotions about it all. Is this usual? I really need support right now. I want to be healthy and do things in life I cannot do now, but this feelings of being defenseless has really gotten me down. Help me please.

Do you have a therapist? This sounds like something you need to deal with in therapy. That will be important to your ability to succeed. Good luck on the 3rd!

[Notinks 91]

I am September the 15th and I am on an emotional roller coaster!!

That's my date too! We've got this!

[Suddenly Siri 16]

ANyone else officially hit freak out mode? Cause I'm about to.

[carolk36 142]

September 2nd is my date as well, unless they bump me to the 8th because of Labor Day (I'll know for sure Thursday at my preop appt). TODAY I am nervous! I didn't realize I was until people in my office kept asking me if I was okay (seems I'm a bit quiet and a snarky), so yea, that means I'm nervous. I KNOW that this is the best, most right decision I've ever made for myself. I've reasearched it to death, I've got a great role model (my sister had bypass in 06 and she's rockin it!), I have a great support system at home and work, and I have everything ready: Vitamins, Protein, correct foods, excercise plan, etc. I'm even blessed that I only have to go on a liquid diet for one day before surgery, yet I'm so nervous and emotional I could beat the crap out of Rocky! Wheeeeee it's gonna be a rough week/weekend at my house!

Sending positive, calming, and healing vibes to us ALL!

Carol

[krydmo 10]

Congrats! Just got my date today..Sept 22! I am filled with emotions as well, so I know how you feel!

[krydmo 10]

My surgery is September 22nd. I start my liquid diet September 8th.

We have the exact same dates!

[angelicHG7 118]

I just found out my date is September the 8th, kinda scared, kinda excited, just hoping it goes smoothly.

SEPTEMBER 8, is my big day. I can't believe it really....I am so excited, and completely petrified all at the same time!

My brother had his sleeve done in March and has lost 159 pounds!!

It's all I needed to see to know that this could totally work for me too!

I'm new here so would love to connect with other sept surgeries!

I just got home from the surgeons office and I have a tentative date set for Sept. 8th.

Pending everything goes smoothly with my insurance, pre-op visit, labs and EKG.... those should not be an issue. I am excited and now VERY nervous. It is all feeling pretty quick after the 90 day NUT visits.

I have been wanting to just get a date set..... as soon as they asked me if I had a week in mind, my heart automatically dropped to my feet. LOL

[Jenny Pooh 7]

My Surgery is the 8th of September too....looking forward to future posted from everyone.... I love the support here....

[MissAriadne 27]

I got final clearance for surgery today! September 2nd is so close yet so far!!!

[bebeandkoko 34]

Sept. 8th here too! So excited follow all of our journeys!