November buddies where are you?

[rls41998 91]

Egd done! Worst part was the IV! Went fast. Woohoo. 2 day preop diet and surgery on the 4th

[Shopper41 6]

My paperwork was submitted but i haven't done the egd test yet. Do they do this after your approved?

[terri82much 80]

November 19....Portsmouth, New Hampshire...

Ok we almost have the exact same stats! We will have to keep in touch!

[MrsSmyth 11]

Hi everybody,

It looks like we are all so much closer to our surgery dates and especially so for those early November 'sleevers'. I hope that all is going to plan for you all and that there are no major doubts creeping in. I feel like I am over that stage. My only worry is the pre-op diet but I know it will be OK when it comes to the crunch...so to speak!

i have noticed that a few of you are quite worried about the IV...please don't...these health professionals do it every day and I have yet to hear of somebody failing to go through surgery beacuse of that issue alone. Just close your eyes, relax and it will be fine!!!

Does anybody have any useful information to avoid weakness/tiredness post surgery? I am a little concenrd abot that but I am guessing if I keep up my Protein and Water levels that should not be too much of an issue.

Ciao,

MrsSmyth

[rls41998 91]

It was for me. Got approved sept 26.

[MrsSmyth 11]

I have also been a bit concerned abot the opinions of my social group about this course of action to reduce my weight and have come to the conclusion that the l;ess said the better...especially with non-significant people in my life. I think that people who have not had to make such a decision have really no idea the courage and despperation it takes to make such a decision. If we recall ourselves....it takes much time and research to come to the decision ourselves. How can we expect others to understand the reality of when they have no real connection to the situation.What does everybody else think on this????

[ataloss123 3]

Hi, my surgery date is 11/18 anyone else have that date. I am from the St. Louis area. Excited about finally getting a date for surgery.

[holliebug13 1]

November 8th.

[Sleevesdropper 16]

I'm the 12th of November, going to be in Mexico though hehe. Sorry we aren't surgery twins but still close enough that we could provide support

Me too! Which doc? I'm on the 21st.

[Sleevesdropper 16]

I have also been a bit concerned abot the opinions of my social group about this course of action to reduce my weight and have come to the conclusion that the l;ess said the better...especially with non-significant people in my life. I think that people who have not had to make such a decision have really no idea the courage and despperation it takes to make such a decision. If we recall ourselves....it takes much time and research to come to the decision ourselves. How can we expect others to understand the reality of when they have no real connection to the situation.What does everybody else think on this????

I agree. I told DH, parents, and sister. I told my boss I negs to have a medical procedure. I won't be telling anyone else. I used to work at a super-safe, close-knit place, but not anymore. Nobody's business!

[SleeverCRNA 17]

I got my approval yesterday, and scheduled surgery today for November 6th! Preop appt Nov 4th! Woohoo!

[rls41998 91]

Congratulations! And good luck!

[newmewanted 13]

Hi' date=' my surgery date is 11/18 anyone else have that date. I am from the St. Louis area. Excited about finally getting a date for surgery.[/quote']

Hi neighbor! I am 11.18 too!! (Iowa)

[MrsSmyth 11]

I agree. I told DH, parents, and sister. I told my boss I negs to have a medical procedure. I won't be telling anyone else. I used to work at a super-safe, close-knit place, but not anymore. Nobody's business!

Congratulations on your 3lb loss! It is a lovely start to your journey. I am planning to start my pre-op diet tomorrow...3 weeks out from my surgery on 11/14. Doctor only demands two weeks but I feel three will help me get 'in the zone'. :-) I feel relieved when I see how difficult it is for American 'sleevers' to get insurance cover for their procedure. We have none of those issues here, as such.

[tpeette 2]

Looking for november buddies. I got my approval today. Im so excited!!! Nov 4th here I come!!!! Heres a FB private page others have posted about If any of you are interested. There is a private Facebook page: NOVEMBER SLEEVERS SUPPORT GROUP I think you'll need to private message: Phillygal64 Send her your e-mail address and she will send you an invite.

tpeette@yahoo.com