Let's Check In November 2012 Sleevers!

[buckeye_girl40 203]

I've been doing anything to keep myself busy.... cleaning the house, shopping for food for my family and buying both pre op diet and post op for myself. Figured I would clean my closet out about a week before surgery but plan on leaving a couple pair of pants and few shirts. I've also started a journal/scrap book documenting my journey.... thought it might be a way to pep myself up during the dreaded stalls that everyone talks about.

[Boston George 84]

Hello fellow november sleevers!! My name is George. I'm 29, I'm being sleeved on 11/05/2012..I am so nervous..But, I'm so tired of consyantly going up and down with my weight..I've been really struggling the last 8 years with this..I feel like my weight robbed me of my 20's..I am looking forward to a new me!! I know it's going to take a lot of hard work on my part. But I am willing..This is the kickstart I need. I plan on meeting with dr's and going to the support groups long after my surgery. I want to change my brain too! I'm glad we have this group and can talk with eachother!!

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Hello George and welcome!! You have come to the right place.... the people on here are so friendly and very informative. Congratulations on getting your date and making the first step to the new healthier you! Any time you need to talk, vent or ask questions ( I'll try to answer... pre sleeved too) I'm always around. Good luck on your journey

[timetobefree 74]

WOW! So glad to see this place hopping!

My surgery is 5 weeks from today, pre-op starts four weeks from today. I cannot wait!

[momlambert 77]

I am Nichole, I am married with no children but many nieces and nephews and others who call me Auntie. I am scheduled to be sleeved November 5th (one month from today). Super excited and scared but I know it'll all be worth it in the end. Been thinking about WLS for 10 years now, first in the early 2000 Gastric Bypass, was all set to go but employer changed insurance companies. Then 2005, 2008, 2011 "almost" (funding was approved but then frozen) so now the $$ is in the bank, got my surgery date and am waiting patiently for 11/5.

Hi, Nicole. I'm new here, too. I'm hoping to revise from LapBand to either the sleeve or the bypass. Are you having the bypass? If so, how did you make that decision. I had decided on the sleeve but then an endoscopy showed my esophagus to be like "ground hamburger" so I'm not thinking I should maybe go with the bypass since the sleeve can cause more reflux. I never thought I wanted a bypass because it seemed too extreme to me, but now I'm trying to come to grips with the possibility. Any thoughts would be appreciated!

[momlambert 77]

Hi, I am new to the group. I just created my password, but have no idea how to set up my profile so I thought I would introduce myself.

My name is Ainslee. I am, newly 61 Y/0. I have an adopted daughter who is 19 and 2 cats. I stated this journey 2 years ago and then became quite sick so her I am again. You can imagine how anxious I am for the surgery. I crated this surgery date because that is when I want it. In truth I got a message on Friday that I am insurance approved. Yeah. So tomorrow, I will call and get my date. I have to wait due to work. I cannot wait. I have already organized my clothes by size so I can wear them as needed and then get rid of them forever. I have a size range between 14 and 20! (I actually have smaller sizes but they are in boxes.)

I am looking forward to this group and the group support. I am a good cheerleader for everyone else (not for myself).

Hi, Ainsleet. It's nice to see a "mature" person on here. I'm 63 and was thinking that I may be the only grandma getting surgery. Congratulations to US!

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Not in my sixties, but am gonna be a grandma! Grand baby due February 28th

[momlambert 77]

Not in my sixties, but am gonna be a grandma! Grand baby due February 28th

Congrats! Being a Grandma is one of the true joys in life.

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Thank you! Already started buying things.... I will admit gonna spoil it rotten lol

[Boston George 84]

Hello George and welcome!! You have come to the right place.... the people on here are so friendly and very informative. Congratulations on getting your date and making the first step to the new healthier you! Any time you need to talk' date=' vent or ask questions ( I'll try to answer... pre sleeved too) I'm always around. Good luck on your journey[/quote']

thank you so much! I really appreciate it. this is so much to take in. I'm very excited but I'm also nervous. I've never had any surgery before.

[buckeye_girl40 203]

You're welcome! It's okay to be nervous.... I'm nervous and I've had several surgeries.

[Kalimomof3 613]

Hi All,

I am Kali I am 32 and married with 3 kids ages 4,6&7. I was originally thinking I would be sleeved in October but due to thyroid issues was delayed. I will be getting my thyroid re checked (cross our fingers it is all good)and attending my last NUT on October 15th and then I will be done with my checklist.I will be sleeved at San Antonio Military Medical Center and the wait is not long after checklist is complete. Let's do this November:)

[Savedbyamazinggrace 66]

I'm a grandma too and scheduled to have my surgery on the big 52 : ) Welcome Boston George ! So glad to have you ! NOV 9th for me.

i have had surgery before....hysterectomy....

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Hello Kali, can definitely relate... I was originally scheduled to have my surgery today, but my thyroid had other plans sigh so now I'm scheduled for November 30th. Good luck, hope things go well for you

[tallysfunny 363]

What is the app called I wasn't it for my iPad!!

It's called t-zero. It's really an iPhone app, but I put it on my iPad. It was the only one I really liked. It's nice to have. When I first got it I had 70+ days left until my surgery...now I'm only a mere 45-ish days left. omg!!