Susan 2.0 278 Posted September 9, 2012 OctoSleevers updated!! 10/1 IsaacsGram ann48 luvlife conrow1994 hockeymom1010 highschoolfigure urboyp FoxyRoxy 10/2 SkinnyMinnie2Be melinda.trujillo ThinkThin78 kolerz219 minkywinks_esposa Peazwithin 10/3 miriamK 10/4 Scottishlassie KishaE cherrybombknits arathfon.rn 10/5 tfazio Jenni Smith mom2han Kiki74 valdostaGA 10/8 vitaleEM JustSkinnyMeInside jonesy8844 az1369 chad2rad Jae-R ElaineB 10/9 hbjewelry Natava JazzyJ SweetTee shastarey3000 sacharliem butter-fly cosmo95 10/10 ready2bskinny butter-fly 10/11 Lil'LO choc_thicktothin Holly5.3 10/12 suejersey 10/15 Susan 2.0 Cyn Hnbc1986 andreagoeldner (DS) 10/16 kssooner2 Anicmice unobaby JonathanS SkinnyMinnyMom neenee 10/17 IrishShannon 10/18 sleevemeup Lauren610 ladyofdamage imworthit 10/22 xmasbpig Riaa90 Donny 10/23 littlemiss0428 mrsjones075 time2getskinny kymbo 10/24 gabby899 tbnote71 jlfinmn faeriefyre 10/25 dyvasha70 this.time.its.4.me meeshluv81 jrabbit81 lifechanging sleclerc 10/26 mandymae 10/27 zenoosh 10/29 DebInAZ jeriberi Look@meitsEmily Gonnabeslim1day 10/30 JLS 10/31 AliciaA122 1 buckeye_girl40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muffintop 62 Posted September 9, 2012 I can't believe really how many people are having this surgery. One place I debated and kindly declined and said " our list is completely full and someone will be excited to take your place". Initially I felt it was a bit snarky, now I think she wasn't kidding! 1 zenoosh reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kweenbee 2 Posted September 9, 2012 Hi my name is Shawn (female). My paperwork was sent to the insurance company on Friday. I am hoping for a date in October. I have Achalasia so I have to have Heller Myotomy Surgery and the Sleeve done on the same day if all goes well with the Heller Myotomy. Prayers please! I am so hoping when I wakeup in the recovery room they tell me they did both surgeries. If they can't do both, they will do the Heller and I will go back in 6 to 8 weeks for the sleeve. I am very excited and can't wait to start this journey! Dr. Podkameni will be doing my surgery in Arizona. Hugs and blessing to all of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDN_RN 527 Posted September 9, 2012 Hi my name is Shawn (female). My paperwork was sent to the insurance company on Friday. I am hoping for a date in October. I have Achalasia so I have to have Heller Myotomy Surgery and the Sleeve done on the same day if all goes well with the Heller Myotomy. Prayers please! I am so hoping when I wakeup in the recovery room they tell me they did both surgeries. If they can't do both' date=' they will do the Heller and I will go back in 6 to 8 weeks for the sleeve. I am very excited and can't wait to start this journey! Dr. Podkameni will be doing my surgery in Arizona. Hugs and blessing to all of you![/quote'] We are in the same boat. Ins papers out to insurance co. on Friday, now the waiting game. i wont call until next friday, being a nurse, I hate to pester. just have to be patient and hope for the best. The sooner the date, the better, but I know there is a 3-4 week wait with a 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I am starting a pre-pre-op diet tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeriberi 7 Posted September 9, 2012 Thank you! Lots of luck to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imworthit 156 Posted September 9, 2012 Hey all it's around the corner October is OUR month!!! How's everyone feeling? Are we going to all post on this thread our post op experience? I'm anxious, excited, And of course scared:x 1 xmasbpig reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeye_girl40 203 Posted September 9, 2012 hello everyone, can't believe how fast time is flying! I've got so many different emotions going on all at once...... one minute i'm scared and the next happy and excited!! I definitely plan on keeping my new family in the loop once I am post op... you guys have made this nerve wrecking process so much more bearable 1 xmasbpig reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valdostaGA 149 Posted September 9, 2012 I'm having all kind of emotions guys!! I have so much other stuff going on right now. I have my endoscopy Tuesday. It will be here before we know it. I'm praying for everyone!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbaith25 38 Posted September 9, 2012 I'm getting sleeve 10-8 .. I am really exited and really nervous too !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banned member 320 Posted September 9, 2012 Yesterday i was having doubts, I'm just worried about waking up in excruciating pain that isn't easily controlled with pain meds. I have a high tolerance when it comes to pain but I still find myself getting nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenoosh 112 Posted September 9, 2012 Yesterday i was having doubts, I'm just worried about waking up in excruciating pain that isn't easily controlled with pain meds. I have a high tolerance when it comes to pain but I still find myself getting nervous. I have read sooo many posts and a very small number have said they had a lot of pain. Most said they had a general gassy discomfort, but most did not use up their pain meds. A doctor must manage pain adequately. Its their job. Generally, women have a higher pain tolerance (most, not all!) but you mentioned you've got a pretty decent pain tolerance, so I think you're gonna rock this thing! Some mentioned bringing liquid Tylenol (kids, I guess?) but always ask the surgeon before taking anything :-)Good luck, keep us posted :-) 1 Banned member reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jennifer4444 34 Posted September 9, 2012 October 23 with dr cheung in Boston! Very excited. A little nervous, not so much about the surgery but being able to take care I my 3 boys (4yr old twins and a 17 month old) as quickly as possible after. Had VERY quick recoveries after both my csections so hoping this will be the same! Great to see so many others! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malisima69 27 Posted September 9, 2012 I know there is an October group here somewhere but I thought I would start this off by introducing ourselves! I'm 25 years old and from British Columbia' date=' Canada. My surgery is set for October 2. My pre op ensure shake diet starts September 2 but I have started a week early for a head start I am A nurse by profession and engaged but no kids. With my history of PCOS kids will come after I drop the weight. Starting weight: 280lbs Current Weight: 275 and losing everyday!![/quote'] Hello I'm 42 y/o from Philadelphia, PA. My surgery is scheduled for October 9th. I am anxious and nervous at the same time. I can't wait to see the new me... Woo Hoo! Good luck to all, I will keep you in prayer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzyJ 34 Posted September 10, 2012 I am counting down-30 days from today. I fell down some stairs last weekend and wrecked my knee-just another sign that I need to get this weight off. I am on crutches and am not able to exercise. I was starting to get in more exercise so that would be one less change I needed to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chad2rad 491 Posted September 10, 2012 I'm getting sleeve 10-8 .. I am really exited and really nervous too !!! Me too! Where are u having surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites