December 2013 Sleevers Come In!

[RunningA5K 645]

"starting their period"??? REALLY????? LOL. Auto correct!

Starting their PREOP!

<Whew> I'm SO glad you followed up on that post (I was actually waiting to see if you would). I was thinking when I originally read it..."wow...that escalated fast..." LOL...but figured, hey we're all friends, perhaps we need to encourage each other during that 'time'.

Thank you autocorrect...you continue to provide hours and hours of reading enjoyment!

Thanks for the giggle today!

[Kindle 8,667]

December 20th at Obesity Control Center. Was originally shooting for January, but work schedule allowed for an earlier date. Nothing like ruining the holidays with a surgery but I've spent MONTHS researching and planning and I'm ready to Git er dun! Hopefully my excitement can carry me through the pre op diet without strangling anyone.

[linda305 173]

I'm having surgery on the 3rd of December in Miami. I am so ready. Good luck and congrats to all!!!

[Lizadaze 9]

Hi, I'm Elizabeth and hope to confirm my December date soon. Going for all my pre-op testing this week so it will be a busy time! Look forward to having some friends here to chat with along the way.

It's funny, but I have been going through the process for most of this year to prepare for the surgery and get through all the pre approval process, which is now done. Yet it was today that I finally told my mother that I was doing this. I wasn't going to tell her (lots of family drama) but I'm glad I did now. She is supportive and wants to be with me so I'm feeling good about that.

Anyway, hello everyone!

[shelly70 48]

Holy smokes a few weeks ago I was hoping to have another December sleever join me on Dec 17th now we have 12 of us sharing that date, This is awesome!! We have so much excitement ahead of us! I for one am ready to let the skinny girl come out full force.

[doflicker 3]

Hi All,December 8th here. Dr Aceves

[Redwillow13 29]

Hi! My name is Robin. I'm 5'5 and 300 pds. My goal weight is between 140-150 pds. I am soo happy to be able to say I have a scheduled date!! I'm due to be operated on Dec 16th. My doctor is Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital in Nyc. I have a few tests to complete which should be done after tomorrow with my primary doctor and then I meet with the surgeon on the 20th. I'm excited and nervous. I love reading about other people's successes and drawbacks. I've been going to youtube increasingly these days to follow other people's video journeys as well. I think it's a great resource.

Welcome Everybody!!

[Redwillow13 29]

Hi! My name is Robin. I'm 5'5 and 300 pds. My goal weight is between 140-150 pds. I am soo happy to be able to say I have a scheduled date!! I'm due to be operated on Dec 16th. My doctor is Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital in Nyc. I have a few tests to complete which should be done after tomorrow with my primary doctor and then I meet with the surgeon on the 20th. I'm excited and nervous. I love reading about other people's successes and drawbacks. I've been going to youtube increasingly these days to follow other people's video journeys as well. I think it's a great resource.

Welcome Everybody!!

[AtlantaRed 651]

Hi! My name is Robin. I'm 5'5 and 300 pds. My goal weight is between 140-150 pds. I am soo happy to be able to say I have a scheduled date!! I'm due to be operated on Dec 16th. My doctor is Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital in Nyc. I have a few tests to complete which should be done after tomorrow with my primary doctor and then I meet with the surgeon on the 20th. I'm excited and nervous. I love reading about other people's successes and drawbacks. I've been going to youtube increasingly these days to follow other people's video journeys as well. I think it's a great resource.

Welcome Everybody!!

Hi Robin! You and I share similar stats! It will be neat going through this together! I am 5"4 and about 306. I would also hope to get to about 145 (have no recollection of being that weight so I have NO idea what that would be like but I'm excited to find out!!)

Welcome to the group! My surgery date is the 13th

[AngiD 95]

I don't have a weight loss goal before surgery either. The 14 day pre-op is to make sure you've reduced the glycogen in your liver so that it is as small as possible because it sits above the stomach. At least that is how the doctor explained to me.

In additon, I was told to make sure I am careful with my weight not for the surgery but because of my BMI. Since my BMI was under 50, but only by 2 points, gaining weight will put me at 50 or above and that would require I have the pulmonary tests and that could set my surgery back a month or two, until I under went those tests. . Not sure if anyone else falls in this same category, but becareful, just in case.

my BMI is over 50, but my doctor isn't having me do any pulmonary tests. Then it seems every doctor is different.

[doflicker 3]

December 8 Dr Aceves

[Bremartus 76]

Hi! My name is Robin. I'm 5'5 and 300 pds. My goal weight is between 140-150 pds. I am soo happy to be able to say I have a scheduled date!! I'm due to be operated on Dec 16th. My doctor is Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital in Nyc. I have a few tests to complete which should be done after tomorrow with my primary doctor and then I meet with the surgeon on the 20th. I'm excited and nervous. I love reading about other people's successes and drawbacks. I've been going to youtube increasingly these days to follow other people's video journeys as well. I think it's a great resource.

Welcome Everybody!!

I too have a date of Dec 16. I too find that I am seeking more information. But everyone here has helped a great deal too.

[Mel1071 149]

Glad to see more 12/16 folks! 4 weeks tomorrow!

[Bremartus 76]

Hi! My name is Robin. I'm 5'5 and 300 pds. My goal weight is between 140-150 pds. I am soo happy to be able to say I have a scheduled date!! I'm due to be operated on Dec 16th. My doctor is Dr. Yatco at Lenox Hill Hospital in Nyc. I have a few tests to complete which should be done after tomorrow with my primary doctor and then I meet with the surgeon on the 20th. I'm excited and nervous. I love reading about other people's successes and drawbacks. I've been going to youtube increasingly these days to follow other people's video journeys as well. I think it's a great resource.

Welcome Everybody!!

I too have a date of Dec 16. I too find that I am seeking more information. But everyone here has helped a great deal too.

[Bremartus 76]

Glad to see more 12/16 folks! 4 weeks tomorrow!

Me too I look forward to Dec 16 coming. Also to hear how everyone does. I am 5'4" and 210 lbs. I have lap band and am going for a revision. When I started with the band I was 258 lbs.