JeannieBeannie

The sleeve is the way to go, faster recoup time, less cutting...get another opinion,..my doctor is a Bariatric spec....check the internet in your area or within a few miles, this procedure is getting popular.

Congratulations on taking your first step to an amazing journey, I was sleeved on Nov 18,the best thing I ever did for my self.! Down 22 lb's!! an feeling great!!

Good luck to you all as we start this wonderful journey!! Tues is my day, already been pre admitted,...can't wait to get this behind me and start a new adventure!!

pre-op liquid diet end's tomorrow, surgery set for Tues 18th, just waiting for call to tell me what time I have to be there.....getting nervous but excited! Good luck to all of you who are getting the surgery this week!!

Recently bought a book....'Weight loss surgery cook book for dummies'',...lot's of info worth checking out.

Please excuse me but I have a question about getting on the operating table,...how do they do it, you slide over or what?? If I was small ,no problem but like all of us just wondering, just say'n.

Thank you,.I think each doctor is different cause I saw my surgeon for a consult on Oct 16, 5 day's later I received the call that I was approved, all I had to do was blood work, chest x-ray, & last visit before the surgery to my pcp,...I feel very fortunate that it went so smooth,..have been on a full liquid diet since Nov 4th, no a morsel of food!! Dropped almost 10 lb's!! Maybe it's because I'm 74 and they want to do this has fast as possible! Ha!

I'm in Palm Beach county.

Me too,south FL...surgery date TUES 18TH!!!

I found the best drink thus far, it's called Fuzzy Navel, I ordered box of 10 just to try,it is way better then the shakes, of course I drink both but this drink sort of helps break up the bordom....check out SupplementWarehouse.com official site, going to try a few other flavors. My date is Tues Nov18, saw my PCP today and he cleared me,..nothing else to do but pack my bag!!

Also bought a book called' weight loss surgery cook book for dummies'...takes you from appetizers thru to deserts! very good book! Great info on Snacks that was helpful...along with meal's do's an don'ts...one thing that I didn't know was white flour Pasta sticks together in your stomach making to hard to digest, now I don't eat white flour pasta but ya never know if your at a friend's house and that is what he or she cooked,..whole wheat is best...just say'n.

I just ordered a drink from' Supplementwarehouse.com' called Fuzzy Navel, had good reviews, I can't take this powder that I bought to much longer. The Fuzzy Navel is a powdered juice....so we'll see.

Hi Blerdgirl,...thank you for the info,..going to start this week!!

Hi Jenn, thanks for the come back,...doing real good on the liquid diet, almost a week now, I just keep telling myself it is all for the better, then of course my knee's remind me that they are tired of carrying me! Going to pack my bag this week so I won't forget anything,..really haven't had a down day, which is great! Bought the book Alex Brecher wrote, takes you from the beginning thru after post-op. You can reach me at..cjc81@comcast.net...would love to stay in touch thru this journey. If you fall just pick your self up and keep going,it is worth it, you have a full life ahead of you!

Hi ,Jenn...my date is Nov18th,..nervous and my wt was 300, been on the 14 day liquid diet, so far so good, down but won't get on the scale till I see my pcp on Wed. I also worried bout complications but the weight is doing more damage the longer I keep it, also I'm going to be 75, wish this procedure was out yr's ago! Can't wait ti start my new live and looking forward to a few more healthy yr's...Good luck to you....stay positive, it's worth it!!

I'm scheduled for the 18th also, but getting concerned because my pre-op blood work is Mon then PCP on Thurs,...worrying that all the paper work will not make it in time, why would they give me a surg. date few day's after my consult...had consult on Oct 16, within 6 day's got the call and date for procedure...Nov 18th..also insurance approval.??????

Congrats bridget1015 ...my date is Nov 18th,..getting nervous, started liquid diet today, going to take it one day at a time so I don't get over whelmed....have a few doubt's but they may pass.SPEEDY RECOVERY!!

Speedy recovery to all!! My 14 day pre-op starts tomorrow, surgery set for Nov 18th...feeling excited and nervous at the same time.. .

I also have the 14 day pre-op full liquid diet coming up on Nov 4

I feel very fortunate, after reading post's about how long everyone has waited or is waiting for the sleeve.......I had a consult on Oct 16 th.... 6 day's later I received my insurance approval and a surgery date for Nov 18th.....I guess each doctor is different as far as their requirement's,...Blood work coming up, chest x-ray and that's it.....seems like a dream.

They also want you to drink,...the catheter out put tells them how much you are drinking, ...hydration is very important!

Awesome,!!I'm on the same roller coaster!! Mine is Nov 18th.

Hi, my date is Nov 18, would like to be your support and visa versa!! This is my 4th day cutting back on food, so far so good, ...start 14 day pre-op Tues Nov 4,..getting nervous and excited!! Been also walking as much as possible, going in at 300.

Thak you I will check with them.

I have read so much about the procedure that I'm confused, are we allowed to add frozen fruit to the protein shakes??? My surgery date is Nov 18th...having the sleeve done.