2/2015RN 37 Posted January 17, 2015 Hi there! New to the site, live in Arizona. I've rapidly made the decision to have sleeve surgery in Mexico end of February this year. I'm both nervous and excited. This app/forum has been amazing and a great resource of info. I would love to meet anyone especially if your surgery date is close to mine. As a nurse I know the benefits of having a buddy or two to just share thoughts feeling and questions. I'm 30/ female. At least 100-150 pounds overweight. Glad to be here and hope to meet you! Tell me about you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62race 14 Posted January 18, 2015 I got my date set for February 17,2015. I'm so excited. I started looking into surgery in October 2014 through Kaiser Fremont. Went to two seminars then met with surgeon and nutritionist and after I lost a few pounds I met with psych. Had to wait through holidays to get my surgery date but it finally came on Thursday! The timing has been perfect and I've lost 17 lbs since I started. But things are slowing down as they always do. I would be giving up by now normally but I need to lose two more pounds before surgery so I'm inspired to keep on trucking! Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2/2015RN 37 Posted January 18, 2015 Hi 62race! Good luck with your procedure. How much weight do you have to lose? Are you in California? Would love to keep in contact with you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62race 14 Posted January 18, 2015 Yes! Let's keep in touch. I'm only 5'1" and currently weigh 220. I was up to 236 in October. I feel better even losing this much. I would love to be at 125 so about 100 lbs? But not sure how realistic though. I'm 43 and love to walk and hike. Every pound lost makes that easier so I'm highly motivated to make this work. Yes, I am in San Jose, California. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2/2015RN 37 Posted January 18, 2015 That's great! Your doing well! I am currently changing my caloric intake and I won't start my preop diet until mid feb. I have family in San Jose! I'm actually going to be there the weekend before my surgery and a few days after yours. You will be in my thoughts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sukik 59 Posted January 18, 2015 I'm I'm AZ. Went to Mexico to Dr. Alvarez. Everything is ok, no complications. I'm so glad I did this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieM 19 Posted January 19, 2015 Hey there, I live in Phoenix and although I don't have my date I think I will be sleeved the last week of February. My surgeon is Dr. Sprunger and I will have my surgery at St. Luke's hospital because Dr. Sprunger stopped doing surgery at PV Hospital which is down the street from my house. Good luck and I would love to chat anytime! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeAnn Niesen Cerra 0 Posted January 19, 2015 My date is jan 27 th .....since I am doing self pay...my insurance doesn't cover any bariatric surgeries. SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE is doing a before surgery diet. My dr just said to not over eat the day before. I also have not seen a nutritionist since I am not going through insurance. Why is it so important to almost fast before my surgery date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieM 19 Posted January 19, 2015 @@LeAnn, I believe it's important to fast to clear your bowels as well as shrink your liver. I prefer to have my bowels clear so I don't have to have a bm right after surgery, sounds painful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2/2015RN 37 Posted February 24, 2015 Yes! Let's keep in touch. I'm only 5'1" and currently weigh 220. I was up to 236 in October. I feel better even losing this much. I would love to be at 125 so about 100 lbs? But not sure how realistic though. I'm 43 and love to walk and hike. Every pound lost makes that easier so I'm highly motivated to make this work. Yes, I am in San Jose, California. How did everything go?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyboo 21 Posted February 24, 2015 I'm Friday 27th too!!! I'm in the uk tho... But I'll be a buddy :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
62race 14 Posted February 24, 2015 How did everything go?? Hello! Everything went well! I'm one week post op today and down 28.5 pounds since November. Probably about 5 since surgery. Everything gets better every day. I wake up a little stronger, less pained and more encouraged. I worked from home yesterday and plan in going in today. Have to drive to Santa Cruz from San Jose so a little concerned but its reverse commute and I will just take my time! No pain meds since Saturday so I am good to go. I can start some yogurt, cottage cheese, applesauce today so I'm happy about that. No problem keeping things down I just have to remind myself constantly. How are you doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogachick 56 Posted February 24, 2015 If you're having surgery in February and would like to be added to our secret february 2015 vsg group please send me a message Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2/2015RN 37 Posted February 25, 2015 Hello! Everything went well! I'm one week post op today and down 28.5 pounds since November. Probably about 5 since surgery. Everything gets better every day. I wake up a little stronger, less pained and more encouraged. I worked from home yesterday and plan in going in today. Have to drive to Santa Cruz from San Jose so a little concerned but its reverse commute and I will just take my time! No pain meds since Saturday so I am good to go. I can start some yogurt, cottage cheese, applesauce today so I'm happy about that. No problem keeping things down I just have to remind myself constantly. How are you doing? I'm good surgery is this Friday and I'm ready. Little nervous but so ready... Did I mention ready? Lol. I'm glad your doing well. Surprised your advancing to softs already but that is great! Have your taste buds changed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
