Loving <3 Me 10 Posted November 21, 2015 Hi everyone!! I am having my surgery on Dec 17, 2015!! I am so very nervous, excited, and scared!! lol. I'm am nervous about the surgery, excited about starting my new life and scared that it won't work. I have been overweight all my life. I have tried everything under the sun short of surgery. I finally decided it is time to take back my life! But I am scared that even this won't work. I'm scared that I won't know how to manage my new life and I'll end up staying overweight. Any advice for this newbie??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shylarose 53 Posted November 22, 2015 Hi Loving! My surgery is on December 15th. It takes a lot to make the decision to move forward with this surgery, so to have gotten to this point means you are strong and you can do it. I would love to have you keep me posted on how your journey goes! I look forward to hearing about all of the victories and challenges, big and small, along the way. ShylaRose Hi everyone!! I am having my surgery on Dec 17, 2015!! I am so very nervous, excited, and scared!! lol. I'm am nervous about the surgery, excited about starting my new life and scared that it won't work. I have been overweight all my life. I have tried everything under the sun short of surgery. I finally decided it is time to take back my life! But I am scared that even this won't work. I'm scared that I won't know how to manage my new life and I'll end up staying overweight. Any advice for this newbie??? Hi everyone!! I am having my surgery on Dec 17, 2015!! I am so very nervous, excited, and scared!! lol. I'm am nervous about the surgery, excited about starting my new life and scared that it won't work. I have been overweight all my life. I have tried everything under the sun short of surgery. I finally decided it is time to take back my life! But I am scared that even this won't work. I'm scared that I won't know how to manage my new life and I'll end up staying overweight. Any advice for this newbie??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maraki 23 Posted November 22, 2015 Good luck im dec 18th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Myrose9 28 Posted November 22, 2015 Yaaaaaaaay sleeve buddies, my date is Dec 17th too.....very excited and nervous as well, good luck to u ???????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin1966 7 Posted November 22, 2015 Meet with my surgeon on Tuesday...,I pray my date is also around mid December ...,I will keep u posted.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newmebithebypass 713 Posted November 22, 2015 dont worry about the overnight hospital stay its really not that bad and you'll probably be asleep for most of it recovering. and ive had 3 surgeries on my ears this year all out patient but my best advice for you is to ask for the motion sickness patch behind your ear to prevent nausia from the anesthesia and pain drugs its amazing and you'll feel much better than with out it. also if you use a cpap bring it with you. bring slippers to walk the halls with. and just try to stay calm if they put the iv in your hand it hurts but youll be ok ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted November 22, 2015 Congratulations on deciding to take this big, scary step toward health. For me, the worst part of the whe process was the anticipation: not knowing what to expect and choosing to take that step into the unknown. My advice: take it one day, one step at a time. Do everything you are asked to do, even if you think you can't, both in the hospital and when you get home. Do everything you can to get in all of your Protein and fluids as soon as you are cleared, and follow your surgeon and NUT's instructions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slmullen 3 Posted November 22, 2015 I meet with my surgeon on 12/1 to get my surgery date for December most likely to be 12/21. I'm super stoked to have my surgery. I have to be on a liquid only diet two weeks before surgery. If anyone is looking for a decent Protein Shake I have found Optimum Nutrition (vanilla ice cream ) I will post again when I get my surgery date confirmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Susan Lewis 25 Posted November 22, 2015 Hi. Mine is booked for 10 th. So I feel exactly the same as you. Best of luck. We will follow each other's progress x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slmullen 3 Posted November 22, 2015 Sounds good! I'm in Missouri. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amy Wolfe 49 Posted November 22, 2015 I'm on the 14th and I'm nervous and excited too. It's going to be the best decision on our lives. And 2016 is going to be amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kym Preslar 21 Posted November 23, 2015 Mine is Dec. 9th! So excited to start this new life too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loving <3 Me 10 Posted November 23, 2015 Yaaaaaaaay sleeve buddies, my date is Dec 17th too.....very excited and nervous as well, good luck to u ????????[/quote Yay! Sleeve buddies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bayougrl 23 Posted November 23, 2015 Mine is the 16th! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baileyj908 37 Posted November 23, 2015 Good luck im dec 18thMine is also December 18th...pending approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites