Any March 2021 Sleeve Patients?

[SistaSha 9]

I am scheduled for 3/22 Gastric Sleeve. I have been on a high Protein, low carb pre-op for one week, as prescribed by doctor,

I have Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and family history of cardiovascular disease. Currently, I am 22 pounds down from my absolute highest weight, and 15 pounds higher than my lowest weight. I reached my low right before COVID and regained those 15 pounds over the past year.

I also turned 70 during this past COVID year, however, I do not feel, act or look like an old person. I work full time and am active with my 5 grandchildren. I'm hoping that my comorbidities will disappear and that I can live as long as my role model: my 96 year old beautiful, smart, and graceful mother who is loved by her 7 great-grand-children.

Edited March 14, 2021 by SistaSha

[ShoppGirl 4,451]

15 minutes ago, SistaSha said:

I am scheduled for 3/22 Gastric Sleeve. I have been on a high Protein, low carb pre-op for one week, as prescribed by doctor,

I have Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and family history of cardiovascular disease. Currently, I am 22 pounds down from my absolute highest weight, and 15 pounds higher than my lowest weight. I reached my low right before COVID and regained those 15 pounds over the past year.

I also turned 70 during this past COVID year, however, I do not feel, act or look like an old person. I work full time and am active with my 5 grandchildren. I'm hoping that my comorbidities will disappear and that I can live as long as my role model: my 96 year old beautiful, smart, and graceful mother who is loved by her 7 great-grand-children.

Welcome and good luck. Sounds like you have a lot going on in life to motivate you to make all the right choices and make this work for you.

[ShoppGirl 4,451]

1 hour ago, JustJazzy said:

Heyyy! I still haven’t received my time yet surgeon said hospital will call me Monday with the time. 5pm? And you won’t be able to all day. Ugh! I’m hoping I get an AM surgery! You ready? My emotions are all over the place!

I had the same thing. Lucky for me mine fell on Tuesday so they called on Friday but even then they said they may change it and if so it will be on Monday night so you really don’t know for sure till last minute. I’m sure it will be all you have planned for the day. Maybe have some craft of hobby you enjoy doing planned to occupy your mind while you wait the last few hours because for me that was when the nerves really set in. Good nerves but still enough to wake me at 2 am and keep me up.

[SistaSha 9]

22 minutes ago, ShoppGirl said:

I had the same thing. Lucky for me mine fell on Tuesday so they called on Friday but even then they said they may change it and if so it will be on Monday night so you really don’t know for sure till last minute. I’m sure it will be all you have planned for the day. Maybe have some craft of hobby you enjoy doing planned to occupy your mind while you wait the last few hours because for me that was when the nerves really set in. Good nerves but still enough to wake me at 2 am and keep me up.

Mine is scheduled for one week from tomorrow, a Monday morning, 8:30 am. I am supposed to arrive at the hospital at 6:00 am. I have NOT heard from the surgery team at the hospital yet. I was told I would hear from them to schedule a visit to the hospital sometimes during the week before (that would be next week). I'm concerned that I have not heard from "the team", so I will call tomorrow morning to make sure no wires got crossed there. I do not know exactly what is supposed to happen at this meeting. Something about giving me a drink to drink on the way to the hospital on the morning of the surgery. Is anyone familiar with that type of meeting pre-operatively?

[SistaSha 9]

On 3/9/2021 at 4:27 PM, oneblessedchild1978 said:

March 24!

I'm on March 22. Good luck.

[SistaSha 9]

On 3/12/2021 at 6:01 AM, JustJazzy said:

3rd week Marchers we’re up next!! March 17th for me and I’m so nervous , anxious and excited to start the next phase! Just want to wish everyone who goes this week coming an successful procedure and speedy recovery! WE GOT THIS! On to a better version of ourselves.

Good luck and speedy recover to you. I'm up 5 days later on 3/22. We are both SHORT, justJazzy. I'm 4'10"--you beat me by an inch!

[SistaSha 9]

On 3/11/2021 at 12:57 PM, GFitz said:

March 29th!

Good luck I'm one week earlier--3/22.

[JustJazzy 67]

21 minutes ago, SistaSha said:

Good luck and speedy recover to you. I'm up 5 days later on 3/22. We are both SHORT, justJazzy. I'm 4'10"--you beat me by an inch!

Thank you same to you as well! I’m 4”10 too I just always add that 1 damn inch not seem so little lol

Edited March 14, 2021 by JustJazzy

[JustJazzy 67]

1 hour ago, SistaSha said:

I am scheduled for 3/22 Gastric Sleeve. I have been on a high Protein, low carb pre-op for one week, as prescribed by doctor,

I have Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and family history of cardiovascular disease. Currently, I am 22 pounds down from my absolute highest weight, and 15 pounds higher than my lowest weight. I reached my low right before COVID and regained those 15 pounds over the past year.

I also turned 70 during this past COVID year, however, I do not feel, act or look like an old person. I work full time and am active with my 5 grandchildren. I'm hoping that my comorbidities will disappear and that I can live as long as my role model: my 96 year old beautiful, smart, and graceful mother who is loved by her 7 great-grand-children.

Welcome! Happy that you have decide to choose you and a healthy lifestyle as the rest of us. I can only pray to live as long as you and your mom!

[ShoppGirl 4,451]

1 hour ago, SistaSha said:

Mine is scheduled for one week from tomorrow, a Monday morning, 8:30 am. I am supposed to arrive at the hospital at 6:00 am. I have NOT heard from the surgery team at the hospital yet. I was told I would hear from them to schedule a visit to the hospital sometimes during the week before (that would be next week). I'm concerned that I have not heard from "the team", so I will call tomorrow morning to make sure no wires got crossed there. I do not know exactly what is supposed to happen at this meeting. Something about giving me a drink to drink on the way to the hospital on the morning of the surgery. Is anyone familiar with that type of meeting pre-operatively?

I didn’t meet preoperatively for them to give me a drink but I did have to drink Gatorade three hours before surgery. It’s called carb loading and it cuts down on nausea and some other things medically.

Edited March 14, 2021 by ShoppGirl

[groovygal 17]

On 03/14/2021 at 12:38, JustJazzy said:

Heyyy! I still haven’t received my time yet surgeon said hospital will call me Monday with the time. 5pm? And you won’t be able to all day. Ugh! I’m hoping I get an AM surgery! You ready? My emotions are all over the place!

I hope you get an a.m. time too! I can drink Clear Liquids up until 2p, so that won’t be too bad- it’s just the waiting... I’d rather wake up and go! I’m ready- and same as you, emotions all a jumble. Keep me posted on how it goes for you! 😍😍

[groovygal 17]

3 hours ago, SistaSha said:

I am scheduled for 3/22 Gastric Sleeve. I have been on a high Protein, low carb pre-op for one week, as prescribed by doctor,

I have Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and family history of cardiovascular disease. Currently, I am 22 pounds down from my absolute highest weight, and 15 pounds higher than my lowest weight. I reached my low right before COVID and regained those 15 pounds over the past year.

I also turned 70 during this past COVID year, however, I do not feel, act or look like an old person. I work full time and am active with my 5 grandchildren. I'm hoping that my comorbidities will disappear and that I can live as long as my role model: my 96 year old beautiful, smart, and graceful mother who is loved by her 7 great-grand-children.

Nice to meet you, @Sistasha! ♥️ Best of luck to you.

[CathleenA 0]

I am scheduled to be re-sleeved on Monday, March 22. Feeling a little nervous. I was originally sleeved seven years ago and have regained weight. Any advice, encouragement?

[groovygal 17]

On 03/14/2021 at 12:38, JustJazzy said:

Heyyy! I still haven’t received my time yet surgeon said hospital will call me Monday with the time. 5pm? And you won’t be able to all day. Ugh! I’m hoping I get an AM surgery! You ready? My emotions are all over the place!

Did you hear anything today @justjazzy? I got my Covid test done this morning.

[CathleenA 0]

Me!