August Sleevers?! Where Ya's At?

[rybecca20 160]

My date is august 8th in Cleveland Ohio with dr. Ben Meir.

[mczoo33 72]

My date is august 8th in Cleveland Ohio with dr. Ben Meir.

welome rybecca2, glad ya made it here, this is the best group of supporters....fantastic people here

[mczoo33 72]

You are my sleeve sister...of course... Did you see we have another sister???? 370???? Hugs....I drank more Water stall over....I have learnt that if I pee a lot lol and it is clear I am good for weight loss......lol

Youre right, sis, I drank lots more water and cut some sodium out and over night 3 lbs off...So everyone drink lots and lots of water .

[Southern Oregon 30]

because we are getting so big, the August 13thers -- I set up a group to keep track of each other.....

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/groups/show/143-august-13th-sleeve-group/

please come fret with us there too!! Been quiet so far, mostly because I was stressing over work issues and big exam, but am now only stressing about surgery so have lots more time!!!

13 days away!! and by this time two weeks from now, we will be relaxing by a pool (I know we can't swim) or walking up and down the hospital floor and on our WAY

[MsDallasSleever 65]

Whew, I can't believe I will be sleeved within the next 24 hours. When I first started this journey it seemed like the day would never come soon enough. Up until I was not afraid of the surgery and only feared the mental changes that i would have to make afterwards in order to be successful. They way I see it that was always going to be the hardest part for me. Now as the time winds down I am beginning to have all of the “what if” scenarios.

I know this is only normal but I can't wait for the surgery to be over. Instead of starting a new chapter I feel as if I am starting a new book.

[bound4bway 17]

well I just signed my life away! Literally! lol I had to sign sooooo many consent papers! I officially have preop on 8/20 and surgury on 8/27. I dont think i have a liquid diet because they havent mentioned it. They said to just stick with 1 Meal Replacement per day, which I have been doing since April. I am stuck right at 11.4 pounds though! for weeks! And I have been exercising more than ever because I am in production for 2 shows! oh well. Now I will start to get realllllly nervous!

[MamaMelly 97]

Well the hospital just called and gave me a time for surgery on Thursday! This is really happening!! Be there by 5:30 am for 7:30 surgery. My anxiety just spiked! LoL

[colebort 18]

Hi, I'm having mine done tomorrow. Still waiting on the hospital to give me a time. My dr is dr. Chau in princeton new jersey. So anxoius

[Remodeling.Me 41]

Hey all!! What an awesome list of August sleevers! So glad to add myself to the list!

My surgery date is August 9th, Dr. Thomas Jones @ Methodist Hospital in St.Louis Park, Minnesota. Nice to see I'm not alone! So looking forward to making this journey w/ all of you. I started my 10-day pre-op Liquid Protein diet yesterday... easy day, today is going fine, so far! I can't believe the official countdown has already begun!

I actually started blogging a few days ago... http://remodelingmer...h.blogspot.com/ ...something to help me document this new journey of mine.

Just posted an intro on the August Sleevers board, too... http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/47088-august-9th-intro/

[Slenderella 153]

Girls, we are about to kick the month of August off in style! I can't believe how many of us are going tomorrow, I do believe that August 1st might be our biggest day.

Fr those that are coming along behind us, be prepared for a roller coaster of emotion the last few days before surgery. There will be excitement, anger, frustration, happiness, sadness, determination, bitterness, hope, disgust, cravings, anxiety, assurance and fear...but each day is doable if you keep your eye on the prize.

I'm going to start a thread so you guys can follow me through my recovery if you want. I will try to update tomorrow afternoon once I wake up and I'm able to make some sense.

For the rest of you that are scheduled this month, I'm praying that your recovery is smoothe and pain free. Sending all of you great big hugs!

[MamaMelly 97]

Girls' date=' we are about to kick the month of August off in style! I can't believe how many of us are going tomorrow, I do believe that August 1st might be our biggest day.

Fr those that are coming along behind us, be prepared for a roller coaster of emotion the last few days before surgery. There will be excitement, anger, frustration, happiness, sadness, determination, bitterness, hope, disgust, cravings, anxiety, assurance and fear...but each day is doable if you keep your eye on the prize.

I'm going to start a thread so you guys can follow me through my recovery if you want. I will try to update tomorrow afternoon once I wake up and I'm able to make some sense.

For the rest of you that are scheduled this month, I'm praying that your recovery is smoothe and pain free. Sending all of you great big hugs![/quote']

Good luck everyone! So many prayers and thoughts are with you!!!

[slojo 150]

Looking for someone having surgery aug 28th at hospital jerusalem.

[epihEmmy84 11]

hugs to all of u...were finally gonna have the best life change ever

almost to day 3 of 7 of liquids

got my bag packed n waiting by the door

just got me a fresh new pedicure too

stuck looking at the clock!!!!

[CNTWT2BMINIME 78]

Don't beat yourself up. Hey that's why we're having the surgery...bad food choices right? I made bad choices the last few days too. It is so frustrating!!! I gained back a couple of pounds. I'm supposed to start my preop diet on the 8th but I'm starting it today because I can't trust myself!!! lol Good luck' date=' you can do it!!!! [/quote']

Thanks so much for the encouragement minniemouse67. It helps a lot!

[Randgalt 43]

Wow - booked my flight, hotel, etc. today. It feels very real now. However, I still can't get my head around the idea that 80% of my stomach is going to be removed in 30 days. I wonder how I will feel as the day gets closer.