December 2013 Sleevers

[Comfy_Blue 285]

I'm getting sleeved on December 23 (two days before Christmas!) and like the OP I feel scared and excited. Even though the idea of losing weight and being healthier and all the other pros to doing this outweigh the cons (possibly having loose skin, 6 months of hair loss, it doesn't work) I'm still pretty nervous. I wish the 23rd would get here so I can stop stressing about it!

I'm meeting with my surgeon and nutritionist on Monday to discuss logistics and my pre-op diet.

can't wait to see you all on the other side! I love this forum because I've only told my parents, husband and 1 friend (she's a lapbander) that I'm having this procedure done, so it's good to have other people to talk with since none of my friends know.

[ladyd728 106]

I got my surgery date, I GOT MY SURGERY DATE....I'm so

ready to be on the losing bench.

[jakecal413@ 25]

My surgery date is the 20th. Start my liquid diet tomorrow for two weeks.

[linda305 173]

I got my surgery date, I GOT MY SURGERY DATE....I'm so

ready to be on the losing bench.

Congratulations!!!

[amanda4166 16]

I got a date today, Dec 16th! Started the diet immediately today. Excited and scared all at the same time. You know you are addicted to food with it's been 15 hours and you are ready to hit someone! Haha

[DreaE 13]

My surgery date is Dec. 20th. I meet with my surgeon & nutritionist on the 13th. With those dates being so close together I am glad that I will not have a lengthy pre op diet (if any) It feels like I have been waiting so long that having a date still doesn't feel real.

[CindyGirl 35]

Yay...... I have been SLEEVED! I had surgery on Tuesday Dec. 2nd. All is well and I am very excited for this new journey.... And I feel very blessed to have this opportunity to improve my life. I had a wonderful Dr. in Miami Fl. His name is Dr. Moises Jacobs ....Good luck to everyone

[LeanMeanFightinMachine 38]

Everything completed and submitted to BCBS! I'm anxious for the preauth results and getting more and more nervous about the surgery on 30th.( if approved) starting to get cold feet, looking at all the side effects etc... Ugh!

[tkrn 9]

First time posting. Paper work being submitted today. Hoping for a date by the end of the year. The surgeon's office said it should not be a problem. Looking forward to joining the December group.

[amanda4166 16]

I'm so hungry right now I could eat toenails, and it's only day 2 of the liquid diet. Mind over matter!!!!!!!

[onedaycloser 136]

Hang in there December sleevers you'll be on our side soon!!! It's a great feeling!

[QueenCityGal 76]

I'm so hungry right now I could eat toenails, and it's only day 2 of the liquid diet. Mind over matter!!!!!!!

Haha oh boy tell me about it... I start mine tomorrow for real but have already done a test drive for two days - it's not easy! One thing I tried (and I suggest) is to get some of those Fiber gummies (sugar free) and slowly chew a few then drink something. It staves off that horrible hunger feeling for a bit until it's time for another shake. Plus they help keep you regular!

[linda305 173]

I'm so hungry right now I could eat toenails, and it's only day 2 of the liquid diet. Mind over matter!!!!!!!

Drink alot of Water. I just had surgery December 3rd anf had to do two weeks liquids. It was hard just hang in there

[_imgood_ 63]

I did a two week pre-op diet too. It gets easier especially if you prep the night before. I set up my shakes in bottles, my Jello, and broth. This is something we have to learn to be successful on the other side.

[amanda4166 16]

I'm guess I'm just frustrated with so many people saying they can eat. I'm not suppose to eat anything except for SF jello! This would be a huge challenge for someone that is skinny, let alone an overweight person. Thanks for the encouragement! I know I can do it, just struggling right now.