Any June 2013 Sleevers out there ?

[BloomingFaith 29]

Or May, July, etc... I am looking to link up with each other for support... I am nervous and excited at the same time!!! I am set for June 12.

[NeverBeTheSameAgain 241]

June 3rd here and I can't wait....im so anxious BUT im ready NOWWWWWWWWW

[BloomingFaith 29]

I hear ya Never!!!!!! :wub:

[socklessinnyc 6]

My surgery date is June 6th. I'm excited but the closer we get to June, the more nervous I'm getting.

[BloomingFaith 29]

I am in the exact same boat!

[Phoenix79 452]

I'm hoping middle to late June...all requirements done (I believe) and just have to submit paperwork to insurance (United Healthcare). It would be nice to be in a group of others in the same place as me! My husband was sleeved about a year ago (fiddleman) so I can see what life will be like later too and can pull from his experience!

[BloomingFaith 29]

I added you as a friend! Hopefully we can support each other!!!

[Laura72 14]

I'm June 7th. Going to St. Francis in Connecticut.

[theoldmusicbox 399]

just so you know, i am a june sleever. june 5, 2012. i wont say not to be nervous, after all, this is a major surgery, and requires major life changes, but i will say do not be afraid.

helpful hints to boost success

1. listen to your doctor, you are paying him a lot of money because he knows what you need, so, listen to him.

2. pay attention to your nutritionist, they give great advice.

3. start looking now for recipes. a big part of success is changing your relationship with food. you will NOT have longterm success by simply eating smaller portions of the crappy foods you ate that made us fat in the first place. healthy food does not have to suck. trust me. i love food. i enjoy cooking it almost as much as i like eating it, and i refuse to put nasty tasting food in my mouth simply because it is healthy. here are my favorite recipe sources.

http://www.emilybites.com/

http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/

http://dashingdish.com/recipes/

http://www.sparkrecipes.com/

the emily bites site is perfect, especially in the first 6 months or so, check out the 'cupcake meals'. perfect sized for newly sleeved and tastes amazing.

the dashingdish has a 'members only' section where she puts the really good stuff, it is a pay what you can membership. i highly suggest joining.

the bariatric foodie site is a woman that had ruen-y, she has many good recipes

the spark recipe is tricky, i go into the special diet pull down and put less than 400 calories a serving, and more than 15 grams Protein. and that brings up some really good ones.

also, do some kind of excercise. even if it's just walking. i started out at almost 400 pounds. so, yeah, i walked to the corner and back a few times a day to start. then built up to around the block. now, 3 miles or so. and i did a 5k with my teenage son.

and lastly, remember, that you CAN do this. you've come this far. i feel like a normal person now. i can do all of those things that i used to watch others do and wish i could. in a year from now, you will be well on your way to the life that you've been dreaming of.

good luck on your journey.

much love

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[Prettynpink1982 103]

June 11th... Soooo excited! I start my pre- op liquid on the 27th... I can't wait for my life changer to come.

[BloomingFaith 29]

Woohoooo for all of us!!!!!!! And, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the VERY helpful info Music Box!!!!!!

[Iniysa 157]

June 10th!!

[Rohler1520 119]

June 11th... Soooo excited! I start my pre- op liquid on the 27th... I can't wait for my life changer to come.

Congrats! What Dr and Hospital are u using?

[CassieWNY 100]

Hey there...Just confirmed June 27th! Could not be more excited.

[laners777 145]

I'm June 24th and anxious to get there. Nervous too but nice to see all of us here and starting a journey together!