December 2015 or January 2016 sleevers ?

[leal536 19]

Hello Everyone. I am new to this forum. I will get sleeved January 22. Very excited, but nervous. I start my pre-op liquid diet on January 8. I have only told my kids, my mom, and a couple of siblings. I told my kids (age 33,27,24,15) today--the boys didn't say much, one girl positive and one girl negative. My husband is ok with it, but has not said much. Hoping to find encouragement and friends who understand on this site. My insurance does not cover the surgery, so I am self pay. Therefore, I will be traveling to Cancun, Mexico for the procedure. It is about 1/3 of the cost. One of my sisters is a nurse and will travel with me. I look forward to getting to know each of you and hope I can encourage you also.

Hi, CMC:

I am also traveling to Mexico for surgery- Tijuana. My nephew and 2 cousins had surgery at the particular center that I am going to. Christmas has been a bit hard for me - losing weight. I have only gained 1/2 a pound considering everything!

I know what you mean about support. My daughter was not very supportive in the beginning but now is totally on board. Of course, my sister and nephew are and have been my main support so far. They are both traveling with me to Mexico. My daughter would love to go with me but has 3 small children at home and won't be able to leave them for that long.

You are fortunate that your sister is a nurse and traveling with you. She will be a great assistant on you recovery.

As you know, we all need encouragement. Stay strong and we will both have a WONDERFUL 2016.

[leal536 19]

Leal586, It went well. Came home yesturday afternoon. Feeling okay overall except i had a hiatal hernia which is giving me reflux. But overall super happy. Thanks for asking and i hope you have a Merry Christmas as well

LovelyBrown, how did surgery go? I hope and pray you are feeling well. In any case, have a Merry Christmas. I KNOW your new year will be wonderful!

I feel like after waiting then bam!! Its here. Im tommorrow and just ready for this journey.

LovelyBrown, how did surgery go? I hope and pray you are feeling well. In any case, have a Merry Christmas. I KNOW your new year will be wonderful!

what a wonderful gift to yourself. I hope you are on the mend. My date 12/30

Lovely Brown:

How are you feeling now?

[Pabst 45]

I made it through Christmas dinner only eating about an ice cream scoop of mashed, 2 small bites of turkey, some rice pudding and a sliver of pumpkin pie (only ate the filling).

Oh... And of course a Protein Shake and lots of Water.< /p>

Not bad.

[taylor2621 12]

My surgery is scheduled Jan 14 2016!! Best way to start the New Year! Although the closer the date gets the more nerves I have and doubt keeps crawling in. Anybody else have that?

[sleever314 44]

You are not alone in feeling that way. I keep comparing complication rates with bypass and sleeve like its going to change. I can't help thinking this way but all I tell myself is it will be okay then I look at the number of people that are so happy with there progress and figure that will be me soon????.

[cherri2082 149]

Just got sleeved 12/22 still in denial want to eat real foods but on a liquid diet :/ hoping the two weeks fly by!

i hope that mental battle goes away soon for you!!! How long were you in the hospital?

[cherri2082 149]

My surgery is scheduled Jan 14 2016!! Best way to start the New Year! Although the closer the date gets the more nerves I have and doubt keeps crawling in. Anybody else have that?

my date is 12/30. I have no doubts what so ever. A bit of nerves tho. I had 4 major surgeries in 2014 - never elective. I am cleaning house - getting everything in place!! Its like pregnant nesting!!

[leal536 19]

My surgery is scheduled Jan 14 2016!! Best way to start the New Year! Although the closer the date gets the more nerves I have and doubt keeps crawling in. Anybody else have that?

my date is 12/30. I have no doubts what so ever. A bit of nerves tho. I had 4 major surgeries in 2014 - never elective. I am cleaning house - getting everything in place!! Its like pregnant nesting!!

It has been over 30 years since I had a pregnant nesting!!! Guess I will see what that is like again! I am having surgery for the VSG on 1/19/16 and am so excited.

I also am having a bit of nerves but I have no doubts as to getting the surgery.

My best to you for your surgery on the 30th, Cherri and yours, Taylor on the 14th of Jan.

[cherri2082 149]

My surgery is scheduled Jan 14 2016!! Best way to start the New Year! Although the closer the date gets the more nerves I have and doubt keeps crawling in. Anybody else have that?

my date is 12/30. I have no doubts what so ever. A bit of nerves tho. I had 4 major surgeries in 2014 - never elective. I am cleaning house - getting everything in place!! Its like pregnant nesting!!

It has been over 30 years since I had a pregnant nesting!!! Guess I will see what that is like again! I am having surgery for the VSG on 1/19/16 and am so excited.

I also am having a bit of nerves but I have no doubts as to getting the surgery.

My best to you for your surgery on the 30th, Cherri and yours, Taylor on the 14th of Jan.

Thank you!! And the best of everything to you....I haven't nested for 34yrs. Now it is our turn...boy that seems weirdly wonderful!!

[Mr Shredder 2]

Im having my surgery on Jan 4th...on pre op diet now and its day 3 and its pretty hard not eating...Anyone know if were allowed to eat anything solid?I ndont remember and drs office is closed till Mon...

[1vivacious 44]

All surgeons are different on my pre op I was only allowed slim fast and Crystal Light for 14 days and I must say it was hard for me only on the weekends....good luck

[luisam9582 0]

Hi. My name is Luisa. I am new to this forum. My sleeve is on December 30th, I am nervous but excited.

[HousecallsNP 26]

Tweety40

Having my sleeve & ventral hernia repair 1/12. Let's be buddies! I'll post as soon after surgery as possible.

HousecallsNP (Rhonda)

[cherri2082 149]

Hi. My name is Luisa. I am new to this forum. My sleeve is on December 30th, I am nervous but excited.

welcome! I am kind of new - we share the same surgery date. Sure seems like the time is flying by now!!

[Pabst 45]

The pre op liquid diets goal is to shrink your liver so the surgeon can see what he or she is doing in there. Not sticking to the liquid diet can have two potential negative effects.

1. You might be switched from laparoscopic surgery to open surgery which means more scars and longer recovery time.

2. Your surgery might get delayed which is both costly and inconvenient.

It's a rough 2 weeks, but what is about to happen to you is pretty significant... I wouldn't pick now to bend any rules or make any calls you aren't sure about. Complications are expensive and often times painful and might also mean more missed time from work or delay your full mobility.

I'd stick to the shakes and the calorie free, caffeine free drinks.

You only get one body. Do your best to start this journey on the right foot.

It doesn't get easier for a while. So the sooner you can start the hard stuff, the sooner you'll finish it.

Best of luck to you!