Surgery tomorrow!

[amykarryn]

Well, after almost 8 months of preparation and jumping through insurance hopes, my surgery day is tomorrow. Did really well on the pre op diet - today just clear liquids and citrate of magnesia (oh joy). Started out last May at 255, lost about 12 pounds on my own, and now down another 8 as of this morning on pre-op diet. Thinking i might be around 230 after the clear liquid diet plus the laxative. So looking forward to weighing myself and seeing a 1 instead of a 2 as the first number. I've never been think so i don't know what it's like. A friend of mine who got a gastric band and is doing amazing said something that really struck a chord with me. He said, "Today is the last page in the chapter of your old life. Tomorrow is the first page in the chapter of my own life." Keeping with that theme, I know that I am the author of what happens after the surgery. I can stick with what the dieticians prescribe or I can find ways to go off the post op diet plan and regain. And I for one am not going back. Being able to handle the pre-op diet really gave me confidence that i can control myself around food. I'm so excited and can't wait to update you all how I progress. If you are the type, say a prayer for me please. I really do beleive there is power in that.

[Its_Me]

Best wishes - see you on the sleeved side. update us when you can.

[bookwrmmom]

Congrats and best wishes for your big day tomorrow! Keep us posted on your recovery!

[goestogym]

yes I am the prayer type---And I'll be saying one for you!

[Katk7]

Good luck! I had mine a week ago and I feel great! You're going to do great too! Congrats on starting such an exciting healthy new chapter. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

[new_me]

I do believe in the power of prayer and know that I pray a smooth surgery and quick recovery for you.

[marilynlw]

Prayers and best wishes for you on this new journey.

[ebony]

best wishes!!

[breastcancermedic]

Best of luck !!!!!!

[MG0492]

Best wishes and positive thoughts headed your way.

[HoosierGirl]

All the best to you! Looking forward to updates on your results! Sending prayers and good vibes!

[christinaja]

Congratulations and best wishes!!! I cannot wait to see your post op updates!
I, too, have never been thin. The last time I wore anything smaller than a size 18 was in eighth grade. Stay confident and you can do this!!!!

[JennCH]

Praying for peace and a quick recovery

[Sara B]

Sending all my prayers your way. I'm having my surgery Tuesday, yikes hard to believe the day has finally come.

[csc]

Hello, I am recovering from a sleeve surgery I had on Wednesday. I am 4 days out, and am doing terrific! I am so excited for you. Just a word, they put me on a scale the second night in the hospital and I was up about 9 lbs. I felt like crying. It was all fluid, and has all come off. I didn't take any pain meds, as I wanted to work through the experience and was afraid of nausea. I will be on line for a while....good luck!!!!