My Surgery is Tomorrow!!!

Cathy H.
on 10/30/16 1:40 am
VSG on 10/31/16

32 hours until my surgery...a little anxious but after 2 weeks of liquid diet I just want to get it over with lol!!  Looking forward to a new future and a new me!  Wish me luck!!!

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

Grim_Traveller
on 10/30/16 3:14 am
RNY on 08/21/12

Good luck!

You will likely feel like total crap for a couple of days, but that's normal. Before you know it, this will be a distant memory.

Check in with us when you're on the other side.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

cappy11448
on 10/30/16 3:59 am

I'm so happy for you.  I wish you every success.  I am 3.5 years post-op and I lost 225 pounds.  I am maintaining at a normal BMI.  I am so happy I had the surgery.  It was not easy, but it was always manageable.  I think you will be so happy with your sleeve.  I wish you every success.

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

DakotaCJ
on 10/30/16 5:06 am

Very exciting Cathy. Don't be anxious. I know easier said than done but it really isn't that scary in retrospect. I didn't even feel that bad after and was up and walking 20 minutes first day. That said I had pain meds so it could have been a blur.

 

Good luck and enjoy the new you.

Tempestt
on 10/30/16 9:55 am
VSG on 09/07/16

Congratulations and best of luck to you!!  I'm almost 9 weeks out and no regrets.  Those first few days are uncomfortable, until the gas leaves and you can sleep in more positions. Use a recliner and don't be afraid to change places to sleep.  I was between my bed and recliner most nights for 2 weeks, but I'm a side sleeper.  Get up and get walking asap.  :-)

Sleeve September 7, 2016

5' 3"; Highest Weight/Program Start Weight: 256.6 lbs.; Surgery Weight: 214.6 lbs. Goal Weight: 145

"A year from now you will wish you started today." - Karen Lamb

Cathy H.
on 10/30/16 1:53 pm, edited 10/30/16 6:57 am
VSG on 10/31/16

TY so much for the warning, Tempestt!  Fortunately, I'm prepared for that evil gas bubble lol.  Had lap gall bladder surgery many years ago, and that cursed bubble was the worst part.  At least I know exactly what to expect so that's good!!  I will definitely do the walking...lots of emphasis on that in my pre-surgery classes.  Glad to hear you're so pleased with your decision, I know I will be.  

I don't expect to get any sleep tonight, and 2 hour drive early to the hospital so gonna be a long evening.  Hope to be posting a wonderful update in a few days!!!

Livin' La KETO Loca!!
134 lbs lost since surgery, 195 overall!! Initial goal reached 9/15/17, (10.5 months)!
5'3", SW*: 299 GW: 175 HW 3/2015: 360 PSW* 5/2016: 330 *PSW=Prog Start Wt; SW=Surgery Wt

M1 -31, M2 -10, M3 -15, M4 -16, M5 -8, M6 -6, M7 -11, M8 -8, M9 -8, M10 -4, M10.5 -7 GOAL

Tempestt
on 10/30/16 8:15 pm
VSG on 09/07/16

You are welcome. I, too, had a long journey to the hospital, but did get some sleep, which was a good thing because my hospital roommate was noisy and had a lot of company!  I don't remember all of the gas pain from my gall bladder lap, but definitely felt this one, even with walking as soon as I possibly could.  You'll be on the Loser's Bench soon!

Sleeve September 7, 2016

5' 3"; Highest Weight/Program Start Weight: 256.6 lbs.; Surgery Weight: 214.6 lbs. Goal Weight: 145

"A year from now you will wish you started today." - Karen Lamb

Tricie89
on 10/30/16 5:27 pm

GOOD LUCK!!!!!! So excited for you!

Coppergirl
on 10/30/16 7:56 pm

Congrats. And best of luck!!let us know how you are doing!!

Started this journey 6/6/16 - 246.8lbs. SW 214 - 9/6/16 VSG. CW - 158. (9/15/17) Post VSG M1- 20, M2- 8.4 M3- 6.6 M4- 8 M5- 3.6 M6-5.8 M7- 1.5 M8- 1.5 GOAL - 142.

Never waste a second chance!!

ItsTimeNow99
on 10/31/16 7:04 am

Wishing you the best of luck!!!  You'll do great. 

 

 

HW -265; SW - 251; CW - 154

Surgery Date- 10/12/2016!!

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