Pre-op begins! Labs today, EGD tomorrow.. Surgery Tuesday! :) :)

[Ready 4 Changes 24]

So ready! Nervous, mainly anxious and excited! READY READY READY to begin. I have researched all that I can, and now look forward to the process. I am not unrealistic. I know I am going to have rough days... but I am prepared. I see the new me in my bear future! Wish me luck! They journey begins.

Ill keep you posted on the process!

Blessings.

[christo5 24]

What insurance company do you have?

[simply_Me 61]

Best of luck to you. You sound just like me.

[Ready 4 Changes 24]

I have Cigna PPO, however the procedure is not covered at all. I am a self pay patient. I had the EGD, no worries. Went in early, IV for sleepy time meds, a little spray (does not taste good) to numb gag reflex.

I was in and out quickly. No pain, no major after effects other than a little groggy. (Couldn't drive)

I slept for several hours when I got home. I felt well enough to drink warm (not hot) broth and cool (not cold)

Water.

FYI: Results of EGD showed some Gastritis, and I biopsy was taken. Results of that in a week. I was given a RX for Prilosec. l was given the surgery go ahead! I continue on the clear liquid diet, I am not allowing myself to stress about it. I have found a few internet tips :

chicken broth from actual chicken noodle Soup tastes sooooo much better than the broth in a can alone. however... strain and dump noodles right away... so you are not tempted to have even a few

Ramon Noodles... same thing broth tastes good. A bit of a variety. Throw out the noodles

Hot & Sour Soup ...again, just the broth.

Three more days, I can do this!! I am ready to go for Tuesday

Blessings

[Ready 4 Changes 24]

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! The pre-op diet... not great, I'm not going to lie. But I can do anything for a few days! It will be worth it! I am actually not that hungry... My body is accepting the changes, I know that will help me during the post-op as well.

I prepared meals for my son and husband this week for when I would be in the hospital and recovering.

A little tough, yes... but I am the one doing this ... not them, so they should not have to resort to take - out

while I'm recovering. I feel like this is my opportunity to change the way we all move forward. A healthier mom, a healthier household

I Have lost weight the last few weeks. down to 175 on my own. It does not make me question my decision...

I have gained and lost so many times, I know that taking this drastic measure will help me maintain my weight and make me healthier in the long run.

Surprisingly, I'm not nervous today.. I am getting myself ready for the hospital and I feel very content with my decision. I fear more for my future health if I do not go forward with the surgery. I am 45 with 3 children.

When I look back at my mother when she was 45... she was healthier than I am today. Now, my mother is obese. My mother has type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, joint pain, and back trouble resulting in surgery. She has trouble walking, and gets winded just walking in from the car. I do not want to become my mother. I see my future in her without the help of the gastric sleeve.

Some people say I should not be having the surgery with a lower BMI and my current weight. Keep in mind, I have been much heavier, and BMI much higher.. I have lost 50 lbs on my own, prior to considering the surgery. In my mind I needed to "earn" it through my commitment to change.

I am ready. I need help to maintain. I'm moving forward.

Wish me luck. You all have inspired me!

Although we are "anonymous"... Its nice to know we are not alone.

I will keep you posted

Blessings