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Can't Wait to Start my New Life! - Austin, TX
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Finally got my surgery scheduled~ my life will...
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Finally got my surgery scheduled~ my life will change for the better on Monday, 9/28/15. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it! If you have had the surgery, please, please give me tips and helpful info! What do you wish you'd known before your surgery? What do you think the worst part of this whole thing is? ANYTHING that you want to tell me about your personal experience. *Pics to com*
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September 15, 2015
Wow congrat! I'm myself looking into the surgery!
Just one question how long did it take insurance to approve? If you don't mind me asking?
Just one question how long did it take insurance to approve? If you don't mind me asking?
September 21, 2015
I'm so happy for you!!! I have to wait a bit longer but we are almost surgery buddies! lol What hospital are you have your procedure done at? Congrats!
October 5, 2015
I'm post op 8 days now. Those first few days are rough, I won't lie. But I'm sure it'll be worth it!
October 5, 2015
The hospital was def clean. The nurses and pre-op people were not too friendly. I wasn't impressed. I felt like a cow being processed in and out. My nurse was male and he must have had bad allergies b/c he kept wiping his nose on his hand, sniffling, just totally out of it. None of the nurses were super comforting. The dietitian, Merritt, was very sweet though. My husband and I both appreciated her kindness.
October 5, 2015
I'm sorry. I can honestly say that I had a feeling that is how the nurses were going to be. I will hope for the best with them. Congratulations!
October 4, 2015
I am now 5 days post op. It has been a rough ride. The pain the first 2 days is excruciating. Now I have no energy, I'm always hungry and I have these weird bouts of severe nausea and sweats. My right side is killing me, and all I want to do is sleep. Can anyone verify that this is normal? When will I feel human again? :(
October 7, 2015
I slept almost all day and night the first 8 days after my surgery. Yesterday was the first day that I was up all day and didn't have to take a nap. I think it's your body trying to heal. I must say, I feel 100% better today. Hang in there, it'll get better. klstrike, when did you have your surgery?
October 7, 2015
I had my surgery on 9/28/15 as well. I am on this journey, too. I live in the Dallas area. Can't wait to see how you are doing. I am having a hard time getting all the liquid in!
October 7, 2015
Just replied to your other comment. I'm doing much better at getting liquid in and how I'm feeling. I am drinking muscle milk now. It's really tasty and it gives me the energy I need. I just read about the Premier Protein from Costco. Is that in a pre-made single serve container?
October 7, 2015
Yes, they are single serve containers. They have more protein than the Muscle Milk.
UPDATED FROM Ccgurl42
13 days pre
2 weeks to go!
I started my preop diet to shrink my liver. It sucks. I'm tired, I'm hungry and I'm grouchy.
Took my before pics. I always fidgety how big I've gotten til I see it in pictures. I simply cannot wait to be healthy again.
Took my before pics. I always fidgety how big I've gotten til I see it in pictures. I simply cannot wait to be healthy again.
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September 19, 2015
Good luck! I look forward to following you. I am planning on having the surgery in December. Will be nice to see how a fellow Texan navigates the process.
September 21, 2015
I am on the pro op diet as well and struggling! I just hate feeling weak and grouchy! Best of luck to you honey :)
October 6, 2015
How are you feeling? TBH, I though I'd feel much better. I'm super weak and ALWAYS hungry. :(
October 6, 2015
I have been very emotional about only being able to have puree food and I just want to eat :(
October 6, 2015
I'm still on liquids only! I haven't lost very much either. I'm rather perturbed. I was down to 216, now I'm back up to 218.5! This is for the birds.
December 11, 2015
I'm pre op surgery is on Dec 23, I hate this diet, I to am on the first week of liquids & a meal at night. I not looking forward to the all liquid week
Hi there, welcome to the WLS community!
Good luck with your upcoming surgery. I hope everything goes smoothly for you. :-)
We have a very active Sleeve Forum, if you're looking for support. There are hundreds of other sleevers in there and we're all on the same journey.
You should also check out the links below to some guides, which may help you prepare.
Sleeve Gastrectomy Guide
Food Survival Guide
Nutritional Guide
Good luck and please keep us updated with your progress.