August sleevers?
I'm new to the site and just wanted to say hi. I've been actively participating in another site but my surgeons office highly recommends this site so I thought i would check it out.
I have Federal BCBS and already finished all preop requirements and had my surgeons office submit my paperwork to the insurance company. I was approve for surgery 4 days ago and am scheduled for surgery on Aug 25th.
Im very excited and nervous all at once. I keep having "WOW this is really happening" moments. I dont think it will feel real until im being prepped for surgery though.
Any other Aug sleevers? I'd love to talk and help support each other.
I know exactly what you mean about excited and nervous all at once! My surgery is scheduled for August 6th. While i was getting everything together for this i wasn't as nervous, but now that everything is done, and it is just a matter of time.. I have those "wow, this is really happening" moments alot!! I've been getting as much together for it as i can, bought my vitamins, etc.. Good luck with your journey!!
Surgery Date: August 6, 2014. (Dr's Goal weight for me is set at 162~My Goal Weight is 145. (I think, will see how i feel at 162!)
Weight at Start of this Journey - 243.5 , SW 228.5,
Hi. I am scheduled for August 4th. I have nutrition class and pre-op physical tomorrow. I have been so excited until 2 days ago. Now I am nervous. I am not worried about the surgery, but afterwards--- can I really do this, will I have enough energy when I go back to work, what will I eat??? I cannot stop thinking.
Stay in touch. Reading and posting on here has really helped--just knowing that there are others out there going through what you are is nice.
OMG those are the same thoughts going through my head!! I had a mini anxiety attack today after reading someones post about how their dr didn't recomend the sleeve because you could "cheat" on it. I then started thinking all sorts of self doubt thoughts.
Im also worried about the energy level when going back to work. I have a desk job, but it requires ALOT of mental acuity. Do you have a physical job?
What kind of post op diet do you have?? My surgeon said im going straight to pureed/soft food. Im a big texture eater so the thought of pureing anything (i've heard alot of people sugest meat) makes me gag so i totally understand the thought of "what will i eat". I think i've settled on lots of cream of chicken soup lol.
I am August 6th as well. It was so nice to find this thread and see who else is having their surgery in August.
I have gone from excited to nervous as well. I finish up my pre-op tests this week and then just wait.
I have to start my pre-op diet 1 week before surgery. I drink 2 protein drinks for breakfast and lunch and then a small healthy dinner.
Looking forward to hearing how you all are doing as well!
I am happy to be getting this done. If I have fears then the chief among them is that I will go through all this trouble and effort just to have the process fail in a year or so. I have been fit before (as an adult) and I know what a good diet is so am I going to reach my goal just to slowly fail at another diet?