February 17th anyone?

[jenbaby75 283]

My surgery is scheduled for Feb 18. I will start my pre-op, low carb/high Protein diet Feb 4. I am nervous, and excited!

[lavendermom3 42]

Hi All

New to this site been stalking you all for awhile. I just got approval with a surgery date of Feb 16th according to the Health insurance. Waiting to hear from the Doctors office today. I would assume I will have to start the pre op soon. I have to admit I ate my last brownie this weekend. It felt so silly.

[JWheel1989 21]

Sorry for not replying sooner! I'm in the middle of writing my dissertation which is super depressing. So you have surgery on the 28th mcclayne? That's very exciting! How are you coping on the pre-surgery diet? Personally I think fitness pal is a great app. I managed to lose about 35 pounds with it but then I stopped using it and put all the weight back on. I found that I would input food details in and see how many carbs etc and then change my mind about eating it. It really helps you keep track of how much you are eating too. The first time I used it I couldn't believe how much food I was eating! All those small things add up! How is everyone coping nerves wise?

[Smye 694]

Feb 12, so getting close. I'll post my own as well but would be thrilled to join you in this venture.

[JWheel1989 21]

Good Luck today Mcclayne!

[mcclayne 36]

Thank you for remembering!!!! I got so busy the last few days that I've read some posts but am behind replying.

I can't believe I'm down to single digit numbers in hours!

Great news still...I am feeling no reservations and am not allowing my mind to drift to any negative thoughts. I'm at peace, and feel ready for this. ????

[mcclayne 36]

Smye-

do you start a strict 2week post op on Friday or Saturday, or is your Dr. more lenient there, seems across the board.

Stick to it hard the first 4 days and then it all of a sudden becomes pretty easy to stick to.

Feb. 12th, awesome!

I'm today, I'll answer questions if you get them to help with post-op since I'll be a post-opper in less than 8 hours, if that a word lol.

[mcclayne 36]

February 16th 4 days closer,

Feeling excited and positive? Your fate will be here in no time!

[spadaro 1]

Im getting surgery on the 10th but would love some buddies too

[Kabby_Chick 17]

I'm February 10th too! Started my 2 week pre-op diet yesterday

[chubbsey1 126]

Hello, Feb. 17th 2 week liquid diet starts on the 3rd.

[mcclayne 36]

Hi everyone,

thanks for all the well wishes/messages Wednesday am, it was so awesome to pick up my phone and see over a dozen sleevers reaching out. I am only just responding because although its been a great few days in some ways, I've also had a few not so great things.

First the positive. Surgery done, a success and I am so excited and pumped that I got it done!!! Through the pain the minor complications etc, I am smiling big loving every minute of it.

As for complication, I ended up having a hiatal hernia that they fixed of course, but it has caused severe spasms beneath my sternum area/esophagus that then radiates into other areas. That increased my meds and has made taking in fluids a little more difficult, but it will pass soon and who cares, I finally have my sleeve!!!

I will be going home in about 5 hours and am excited about it.

[mcclayne 36]

I'm 46 hours post-op and feeling pretty good, going home in about 4 hours

[lavendermom3 42]

That is great news Mcclayne! Happy Losing!

[mcclayne 36]

Thx