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I am also hoping for a December date. I was initially scheduled for 12/3 but have to switch surgeons. I go see my new surgeon'On the 13th and should get my date then

Hi all!
I WAS APPROVED BY INSURANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! First submission, and it was approved a week later. I called every day! Now just waiting for the hospital scheduler to call and set up my surgery date, and get my pre-op labs taken care of! SO EXCITED TO BE SLEEVED IN 2013!
I'm still not sure of I'm a Nov or Dec sleeve date, but 90% sure Dec. I'm so excited. I've been considering WLS seriously for 8 years! I've tried all I could on my own, and I'm done struggling. It's time to live a new life. Glad to be here, and would love to be added to the Facebook group: lissavsg@gmail.com.
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My surgery is on Monday (12-16) and I plan to take that whole week off and work just half a day the following Monday. I'll be off Tues & Wed for Christmas. I have a desk job so I'm hoping this is plenty of time!

I take care if a little girl who is almost 12. I've been with then since the day she was born. I decided it was time to tell her about the surgery. She said, "....but WHY? You're not THAT overweight!".
I'm 5'4 and 305! Lol.
Almost made me cry. She really just sees me and not my size! Love her, that was so sweet!

Just call me Miss December! I have a "tentative" date of December 3rd! I'm excited, anxious and all that!! Can't even focus on anything else right now! Lets see...I'm 47, have dieted since I was 8! Chunky my whole life and I'm done with it! I have three kids and they youngest (twins) are graduating this year and I decided it was MY TIME! Looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Thank you Atlanta Red! So very excited to have it almost here. Had to just some cardiology hoops, but I finally got cleared and I'm ready to go!

Hello my fellow December Sleevers! I received my date today and it is...
drum roll please.... December 2 at 7:30am! Yay! Yippie!

I take care if a little girl who is almost 12. I've been with then since the day she was born. I decided it was time to tell her about the surgery. She said, "....but WHY? You're not THAT overweight!".
I'm 5'4 and 305! Lol.
Almost made me cry. She really just sees me and not my size! Love her, that was so sweet!

I'm not taking any time off. My job is not strenous or physically demanding. I plan on watching movies all shift with the residents.

Congrats!! Welcome to our group!
So many opinions on shakes. I hear a lot of people like Premier from costco or Sams, there are "clear" ones from Isopure online. There's a chicken broth flavored one because many cant stand the sweet after surgery.
Apparently if you get them from GNC, they will let you return them if you try them and don't like them.

Yay! Congrats to you on your early date!

The great hiatal hernia epidemic of 2013!

The great hiatal hernia epidemic of 2013!

My Official surgery date is December 13 and got confirmation all is good. I was supposed to have it at the end of Jan but I was bumped up which is really exciting. Now I have to start preparing my Protein and liquid diet. Just wondering what Protein Drinks are the best out there?

I hope that I will be a December sleever. My pre op labs showed I have an h pylori infection. Who knew?? Never even heard of it. I was horrified when I read about it and how it spreads. I don't know how I got it or how long I've had it...just know I want it gone. Dr had me give a stool sample to be sure but I'll bet my last Twinkie that I'll have to go on antibiotics for two weeks to get rid of it. Everyone seems to get sick from the meds. Once I am clear from h pylori, I'm ready for surgery. Anyone else have this problem?

The great hiatal hernia epidemic of 2013!

Well, I was able to move up my Upper GI (he said I could have EGD or Upper GI) so I will have upper GI and ekg Monday, and then they can schedule it. His office said they have "several" days open in December. I just want "my" date open in December! Lol.

Dec. 18th for me!
Amy

Hi ladies! We have a big thread already called December 2013 Sleevers Come In. We have over 50 December people so far! Come join us! There is also a secret Facebook group for December 2013 Sleevers too. Info is in the thread noted above.

The pic on the left was taken at my sisters wedding last November - the one on the right is of me Tuesday after going and getting all my hair cut off , figured the NEW ME needed a NEW LOOK 120 lbs gone .

No they can't! The great thing about secret groups is no one can see your activity. They can't see that you joined or posted or anything!
I haven't told many people either (my family outside of my home) and they are on Facebook too.

Good luck Michele!!!

Happy Halloween ...more importantly to me, today is the day of my bariatric review board meeting. Everything gets submitted to insurance tomorrow. All preop appointments are scheduled. Fingers crossed and wish me luck!
Michele in PA