sweetie333

Dear all, only 3 days to go to have my vertical sleeve. I am so anxious and scared and afraid to die but at the same time dreaming to have my life back to me. to feel as a woman again. I am so sick of people's comment on my fat. it is something boring and happening all the time.
I got so many info from this site and I am so thankful to all of you.
now I know I will need vitamins, calcium citrate and something to stop gall bladder stones and this nexium. also I know I have to sip as much as I can and walk. I hope my family will be supportive. How much time do i need to feel back to normal after the surgery?

poet_kelly

Good luck on Thursday! I think how long it takes to recover is really different for different people. Most people seem to be doing pretty good in two to four weeks.

Kelly

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RNY 11/4/08

surgery/current/goal
270/147/130

Aviator

I know you are nervous but it is really a simple procedure, rarely taking more than 30 mins. You'll be up and about in no time......

...and on the loser's bench!

Good luck on Tuesday, and with Hell Week!!

Advice:

Prepare the supplements/shakes, for the week before you go.

Take your "Before" pics!

Start your blog in "Personal Stories" here on TT.

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Aviator aka AeroBear
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Surgery date: Dec 31, 2008
Post Op wt: 310
Current wt: 229.7
Goal wt: 210
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mistymee

Pack the following (and I needed nor wanted ANYTHING else for my 5 days in the hospital)

lip balm: My preference is Burts Bee's balm.

eye mask: to block the lights when the mean nurses flip the switch at 2 in the AM to check vitals- grrrrr

ear plugs: block out noisy roommates and their guests (which- WTH is up with people thinking that hospital rooms where sick people are trying to rest & heal is a good place for family reunions????) and the mean nurses who flip the switch at 2 in the AM to check vitals

Good luck!

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weza215

Bring a robe to wrap around you for your trips walking up and down the hallways and also bring a pair of slip on shoes. I'm so excited for you I remember that nervous but exciting feeling. This is a whole new beginning for you and good luck! Lisa

TripleBD69

sweetie333

I know how you feel, I am going in tomorrow for bypass. If you want to talk more my e-mail is bdw1969@gmail.com.

Allen

sweetie333

thx weza a lot, I was just packing when I read ur msg. thanks for your advice.

sweetie333

thanks every body for your precious advice. lots of love to all of you. will keep u updated.

Aviator

.... keep us informed.
Av

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Aviator aka AeroBear
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Surgery date: Dec 31, 2008
Post Op wt: 310
Current wt: 229.7
Goal wt: 210
Check out:
http://www.thinnertimesforum.com/per...-log-book.html

Hychap2009

Congrats, heading to the losers bench.

Thinking of you
Bless.

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Height 5ft 2"
2004 Highest weight: 22 stones/308 lb
[COLOR="Purple"]2009 Current weight: 19 stones/266 lb/121k[/COLOR
BMI: 53.2
BMI Member No. 7

Weight Loss Surgery: Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Added to waiting list: 23 January 2009
Pre-Assessment date: 3rd July 2009 (accomplished)
Assessment call back: 10 July 2009
Transvaginal Ultrasound: 7th August 2009
Surgery date: 30th November 2009
GYM RAT ♯145
The race is not for the swift but for he who can endure to the end.