January 2014 Sleevers Come In!

[loveelaura 52]

1/21/14 for me!

[lauri407 29]

My surgery has been scheduled for 1/15/2014 at Henrico Doctors - Parham in Richmond, Va. I saw that madamsoul was also scheduled that day as well. Excited and nervous!

[tbird55 1]

January 21, 2014 for me.

[frenchmoroccangirl 3]

Hi everybody just discovered this app and I m not sure how to use it properly but so far really happy to hear about ppl preparing for their surgery. My date is the 7th of January and it will be in Boedeaux France. I know I didn't see many people outside of the US on the site and I can only see that the process is not really the same. For ex I am not supposed to do any pre op diet, and although it might seem great as I can "enjoy" Christmas meals with my family, I feel really strange about not doing anything to prep for the surgery. According to my surgeon studies didn't show any significant difference in results of the surgery and that' s why he doesn't prescribe it. Anybody got the same feedback from the surgeon? Btw nice to meet you all and looking forward to support you and be supported in this journey!!!'

[CoffeeGrinDR 148]

Hi! It's interesting how much variation there is in the pre-op diet. I went through a number of abdominal surgeries in the past few years (not all bariatric-related) but the rationale for the liquid diet, as explained to me, is to shrink the liver and make the area easier to work in for the surgeon. Particularly as many of us have "fatty" livers, apparently the healthier liver also does better through the recovery process. It's not just about numbers for outcomes but viability.

At least that's the prevailing philosophy (for now) amongst surgeons I have seen. Interesting to hear a myriad of experiences! Personally, it makes me less nervous so thank you for sharing!

[Recycled 2,182]

01/09/14. Miami, Florida.

[newstart2014 0]

My date is January 9th and I'm so nervous and excited at the same time! My surgery is at LCMH in Evergreen Park IL with Dr. Cahill. I'm feeling a little disconnected especially with my date getting so close. I'm not sure if I should be meeting with them to set up goals, detailed nutrition plans, etc. I don't even know what time my surgery is taking place!! Am I jumping the gun or am I way behind on things??

[shungsleeve 62]

My date is January 9th and I'm so nervous and excited at the same time! My surgery is at LCMH in Evergreen Park IL with Dr. Cahill. I'm feeling a little disconnected especially with my date getting so close. I'm not sure if I should be meeting with them to set up goals, detailed nutrition plans, etc. I don't even know what time my surgery is taking place!! Am I jumping the gun or am I way behind on things??

I'm not sure how all of that goes. I'm going to Mexico so it's a totally different for me.

[luckyme2g 35]

New start I am right there with you. I am 1/8 and I still haven't gotten a date for my pre op appt and nutrition class. Pre op diet starts 12/30 so it will need to be soon!

[jenniebell00 32]

I am scheduled for jan 7th. Only a 24 hour clear liq diet. The hosp will call me for pre op and I have no guidance for after I assume they go over it in hosp. I have stocked up in Jello pudding home made apple sauce Meal Replacement and Protein Shakes. And a few others. Assuming that after I will be in liquids.

[rmb2300 26]

I have my date but I don't get my time until my preop appointment on 12/30 I also have my education class that day and they'll tell me about aftercare only have a liquid diet the night before no preop diet.

[FitnFabfor2014 358]

Hi everyone Jan. 07th is my surgery date!!! Excited!

[bigsoutherngal 29]

I have been submitted to insurance and I am told my date is in January, but no exact date yet. The doctor is supposed to call me for preop. They say I will know after January 3! I am so impatient. Is tomorrow January 3? LOL.

[CoffeeGrinDR 148]

ONE MONTH AWAY! (Also, happy birthday Jane Austen!) December 16th was supposed to be my date but I pushed it back to January (due to a xcountry move).

[freespirit63 112]

I am having mine on the 7th at 4 pm. Coming to hotel on Monday night. Anyone arriving 1030 pm?