Less of Leslie

@Sleeve 4 me: You haven't?!! You look so small and tight in your photos. You go girl!! I thought you did already! I would do it in a heart beat. I can't wait until I have to face that decision!

My surg date is Dec 5. I feel a cold coming and I have been blasting myself with Zycam. Can I still have my surg if I have a head cold? No real symptoms yet other than the "tickle" in my throat. I really hope I catch this bug in time. :banghead:

I have a cold and my surgery is 10 days away!! I am freaking out! I am glad that you were still able to have your surgery, I really hope I will have mine on schedule. Trying to do research online, but this was all I've found on the subject. I am blasting myself with vitamin C and Zycam tablets to hopefully push it thru.

I could not imagine cancelling this gift!!! I am scheduled for Dec 5 and it can't get here fast enough! I have been fat and miserable too damn long. I will not spend another year trapped inside this body. I have tried EVERYTHING only to loose 40# and gain 50 back. I will not be on the yo-yo anymore. I am looking forward to my new life. I am scared of going under, I have never had surgery before. I trust my Dr and his team. I have heard about the woman that says she was fully aware of everything during her surgery, (It wasn't WLS, but thatis besides the point) I have heard from several Drs, including the 2 I work for, that it is not likely that happened. She may have been in a vivid dream state, but the Drs have you so sedated that you will not feel or remember anything. Don't let your temporary anxiety ruin your chance at a healthy life.

I don't know if you have an *** or PPO. If ***, DEMAND that your pcp refer you to the bariatric specialist you chose and have the specialist jump thru the hoops for you. They know more about it than your PCP does. If PPO, self refer!!!

I will be starting a YouTube journal "less0fleslie" next week. I just got my paperwork from my doc today and my pre-op diet is 1100 calories for 2 weeks and clear liquids 48 hrs before surgery. Not too shabby!

Good for you!! sounds like you are coming right along. Thanks for the post, I know alot of us waiting to be sleeved are anxious and nervous. it's nice to hear you did so well.

I am so excited, I am beside my self. I am like a kid waiting for Santa to come. I saw my reflection today, normally I am just mad and disgusted with what is looking back at me, but not today! Today I saw myself and just thought "eh, won't be long". I have this new pep in my step and positive outlook on what is to come. I can't wait to finally be ME, not me in this fat suit, but really, truly, Me. Dec 5 can't come fast enough!

Dec 5!! Dr. Stephen Patching Sacramento, CA . I see Dr. Patching on Nov 22, I am pretty sure he will start me on pre-op diet day after Thanksgiving. I am soo excited and ANXIOUS! I just want it DONE ALREADY! Patience is not my strong suit. :ballchain:

Congrats! Wishing you all the luck!

Congrats! I was just approved last week and got my date for Dec 5..I am counting the seconds until then..Anxious and anxious!! Congrats!! I hope all goes well. :cornut:

Yes, I am a Coke addict. That sounds awful! LOL. Why do I have to give up carbonated drinks?! I am really struggling with that. I enjoy eating healthy. Excersise? NO PROBLEM! But my Coke?! NOOOOOO!!!!!! Can anyone give me any insight?

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My insurance experience was great. They required 3 consecutive visits and 5 yrs documented weight history. Insurance was submitted on Monday and I called on wednesday and was already approved! my surg date is Dec 5. Good Luck!

WOW! I didn't expect the outpouring of support with this topic! i thought I was just being a little silly for not telling people. I am glad to know that I am not the only one that has struggled with the decision on wether to tell or not to tell. I am also very touched by all the support from everyone here. I am so excited to have the surgery in December, and I just may shout it from the mountain tops (so noone can hear me in the city! LOL!! I keed, i keed!! :biggrinjester: ) that I am sleeved and I am PROUD to have made the best decision in my life!