Yael770

During my pre-op upper GI series I was told I had a hernia. Doctor and I haven't discussed it yet, but all that I've read said it's easy to repair at the same time as the surgery. Now I know why I have heartburn and sometimes feel like food is stuck in my esophgus!!! Yay for the sleeve! I look forward to the changes!

I'm in too. 5 foot 1 inch, think I used to be 5 foot 1 1/2 - lol. Hoping for November or December date!!! Yael

Hello November Sleevers - My name is Yael and I'm 50 years young! I live in Israel, but am orignally from Rhode Island. Insurance here is different, but still a process! I'm married and have an 18 year old daughter entering the Israel Defense Force in November. My second daughter is 15 and quite the teenager. I'm looking forward to having the sleeve. Originally I was scheduled for the band on 10/17/12. After meeting with the dietian I've changed my mind and now must meet with another surgeon. That appointment is 11/7. He said he has open dates for November.....so I hoping I can get this done soon!!!! Looking forward to chatting with others going thru the same experiences. There are support channels here....but my Hebrew is terrible and would never be able to be on a site with Hebrew speakers (typers). I'm looking forward to the next 50 healthy years of my life!!!!

Hello Pink Grace, I hope to be on the November schedule for the new surgeon I will be seeing in two weeks. I'm a bit concerned about not being 'on' a diet yet, so I don't know if November is just wishful thinking. When I met with the dietian she gave me a print out, and spoke about starting something 2 weeks before surgery. Guess I can always change to a new month if I have too So glad I found this wonderful site to research and find others in the same situation. It's great!!

I was all ready to go ahead and have the lap band and was scheduled for 10/17/12. Then I met with the dietian who went into lots of detail about the band restrictions. Although she said she's not allowed to support one procedure over the other, she explained the difference between the band and the sleeve. What I found out was that the original surgeon I met with ONLY performs band surgery and was not in a position to discuss other options! Now I have a November appointment with a surgeon who does perform the sleeve and he has dates open in November for the surgery!!! It's quite a challenge to make these decisions....but so glad I've found this site. Hoping to connect with other NOVEMBER sleevers and start this journey. Yael

Hi Mwrarr, I am also aiming for December 2012. I've almost finished my paperwork. Waiting on one more report to be sent to the 'committee'. I just joined this site last night. So glad I found it. Yael

(Ctrl/Cmd+V) Nicci, I'm so glad you re-scheduled your appointment. I read the responses to your post and was amazed at the support you recieved! I just joined this website last night and must say this is great! Good luck on your journey and I hope to watch your progress! Yael770