November buddies where are you?

[sharonhale46 5]

I have heard many ppl also suggest ear plugs, lip balm and an extension cord if you have possible need for one. :-) Good luck!

Heard people say to take a small hard pillow to place between the seatbelt and your tummy on the ride home.

[SleeveMe415 2]

Hello everyone, my surgery date is Nov 6th. - San Jose, Ca

[IndLawPub 8]

I am scheduled for Nov 20 in Indianapolis. I look at this as an intervention by me for me. Let's do this November sleevers!

[ChihuahuaMom 23]

Unfortunately, it would not. With all the medical cost of an open wound and infected hernia mesh I have already had to put my out of pocket maximum of $6200 on affordable monthly payments. I am tapped. The only way I was going to be able to afford the two surgeries was to get it here before the end of the year because it would be 100% paid for. I am in contact with a doctor at the closest center of excellence (350 miles) to see if I can come up with the travel money and work out care for my twins if he can get me in by the end of the year but I am not hopeful. I have prayed and prayed but I am losing hope.

I'm not much of a religious sort but this is so sad. I'm sending my best wishes, positive thoughts & my best shot at prayers that this will come together for you. Darn insurance companies.

[mswisdom 42]

I have heard many ppl also suggest ear plugs' date=' lip balm and an extension cord if you have possible need for one. :-) Good luck![/quote']

I just talked to my daughter about an extension cord, I will definetly be bringing one cuz there's no service in the room so I'll have to prop my phone next to the window and talk on my Bluetooth......The roaming in hospitals kills a battery so quick

[jslern 11]

good luck to you I am nov 7th hope all goes well

[tabbatha35 44]

6 days left until I am sleeved. I think that I've hit almost every emotion that there is. I'm grateful to everyone who has shared their own experience. You have no idea how much I appreciate you!

[mazzers120 75]

6 days left until I am sleeved. I think that I've hit almost every emotion that there is. I'm grateful to everyone who has shared their own experience. You have no idea how much I appreciate you!

I'm so excited for you!

[pamhaik 5]

I'm scheduled for November 11th' date=' feeling nervous and excited!! I'm having an EDG next Tuesday. It all seemed so far away and now it's coming up fast <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I am having surgery on November 11th also. My 2 week liquid diet starts Monday and I have my appointment with my surgeon this coming Wednesday. I've been trying to diet since my last visit with the Bariatric department on October 11th. I weighed at my PCP's office about a week ago and I had lost 20 lbs! I hope I can keep going and lose a few more before Wednesday. The closer it gets the more I feel like eating things I won't be able to eat for a long time!

[pamhaik 5]

So my surgery is Nov 1st and I started this whole process the end of July. My doctor put me on a low calorie diet and exercise and I have lost 30lbs since. I started out at 249. I had to gain weight to get my BMI to 40 so my insurance would approve the surgery since I have no other problems. Now that I have lost this weight people are telling I should postpone the surgery' date=' that I'm not that heavy and I should try again on my own!!! I am 40 years old and I truly feel like I have tried long enough of yo-yo dieting and I ready to start a new chapter in my life. I'm just wondering if any of you guys still feel like there's still a chance to do this on your own? Or are all of you 100% about this surgery no turning back? I'm excited, nervous and I feel like I'm making the right decision but it's hard when people put their two cents in ;([/quote']

I feel the same way. I've lost 26lbs since I started but I feel like I'm getting weaker resisting the bad foods. Without the surgery I would give in to the bread, cake, pies, etc.

[bklyngirl 1]

Im signed up for November 25th! I am so excited! So glad to have found you all as well.

[GBPackerGrl 57]

6 days left until I am sleeved. I think that I've hit almost every emotion that there is. I'm grateful to everyone who has shared their own experience. You have no idea how much I appreciate you!

I can't believe we will be sleeved in six short days!!! I am so calm it's almost weird to be honest. I'm excited, but strangely calm hmmm?? Can't wait for this pre-op diet to be over. I've lost 11lbs since last Friday so I guess that's a plus!! Other than than that I'm just counting the days!! Good luck to you, all of you. Everyone's time is coming quickly now!!

[cranberryridge 15]

Going for pre op teaching on Thursday and then will schedule surgeon appt for a few days after. Should be a November surgery date! Can anyone tell me why fluids are not permitted until 30 minutes after meals? Thanks

[jslern 11]

I believe the reason is that the Water tends to empty ur stomach quicker thereby making yo hungry faster and not allowing for good digestion. This and not drinking with meals for me I know is going to be the toughest. Drink before meals its just going to be a big behavior modification for me as well as the entire food thing. good luck you can do anything u really have to... u have come this far

[tabbatha35 44]

I can't believe we will be sleeved in six short days!!! I am so calm it's almost weird to be honest. I'm excited' date=' but strangely calm hmmm?? Can't wait for this pre-op diet to be over. I've lost 11lbs since last Friday so I guess that's a plus!! Other than than that I'm just counting the days!! Good luck to you, all of you. Everyone's time is coming quickly now!![/quote']

My emotions was all over the place, but now I am good to go. I've even started my own pre-op liquid diet for these last few days.