January 2014 Sleevers Come In!

[linda welker 7]

I have a jan 7th date. Super excited nervous and anxious all at the same time. Good luck to everyone.

I have ALL of those feelings. Sleeving on 1-15.

[Lucinda718 3]

Hoping 4 a January date

[AZDesertRose76 18]

I have my surgery date, January 8 at St. Vincent's Southside (formerly St. Luke's and half the city still calls it that). I'm both excited and nervous.

My mom gave me a lovely Ninja blender for Christmas for making Protein Shakes. I had been making do with an immersion blender she gave me years ago when she upgraded to a nicer one, which is how I have half my kitchen implements.

I start my preop diet in the morning.

Best of luck to everybody, and I hope y'all had a good Christmas if you Celebrate it.

[aprilmomx3 7]

I too have my surgery the 8th! Good luck to you!

I have my surgery date, January 8 at St. Vincent's Southside (formerly St. Luke's and half the city still calls it that). I'm both excited and nervous. My mom gave me a lovely Ninja blender for Christmas for making Protein Shakes. I had been making do with an immersion blender she gave me years ago when she upgraded to a nicer one, which is how I have half my kitchen implements. I start my preop diet in the morning. Best of luck to everybody, and I hope y'all had a good Christmas if you Celebrate it.

[AZDesertRose76 18]

I too have my surgery the 8th! Good luck to you!

Thanks!! Good luck to you too!

[Lioness813 52]

Hi Fellow Sleevers,

I was approved and date is set for 1/29...super excited! I was originally scheduled for December but my mom fell ill so I had to reschedule. I love in Sunny South Florida and my surgeon is Dr Brett Cohen with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. Any other 1/29 and/or South Florida Sleevers?? I have a one week Pre-op diet (3 shakes a day and I can have 1-2 low cal Dannon Greek yogurts (nervous about the preop diet). Excited for this journey and thrilled to have this support system!! :-)

[HipsAndLipstick 69]

Hi Fellow Sleevers,

I was approved and date is set for 1/29...super excited! I was originally scheduled for December but my mom fell ill so I had to reschedule. I love in Sunny South Florida and my surgeon is Dr Brett Cohen with Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. Any other 1/29 and/or South Florida Sleevers?? I have a one week Pre-op diet (3 shakes a day and I can have 1-2 low cal Dannon Greek yogurts (nervous about the preop diet). Excited for this journey and thrilled to have this support system!! :-)

OMG congrats!!!

[lisal3e 4]

My surgery is January 13th!!!!!! I meet with nurse and anesthesiologist in 12 days. Very excited!!!!

My surgery date is the same

I just got the email with all my instructions and a clearance paper for my doctor to sign

What all will u be eating for your pre op diet?

[DCborn 63]

I also have a January date, have much fun you guys!!!

[Debstr66 8]

Howdy! I'm Deb and I just joined your forum. I've been himming and hawing about getting a revision from lap band to sleeve for the last six months. Finally decided to go for it. My insurance (TriCare) doesn't cover the sleeve, so my DH and I are sucking it up and going the cash pay route. Assuming my nutritionist consult gets scheduled, my psych evaluation approved, and my medical clearance granted, I'm scheduled for first thing Wednesday morning January 8th at North Vista Hospital in Las Vegas. My surgeon is Dr. Bernie Hanna.

I had the lap band put in January of 2008. I've been a flop at using the tool, moved 3 months postop after losing 21 lbs. Discovered that I really had no restriction and could easily tolerate carbonated beverages and went back to my old habits. So, almost 6 years later I weigh 10 lbs more than surgery date in 2008! :-( I'm regaining control and going for it.

I'm reading alot about preop diets of 1 or 2 weeks. Dr. Hanna just wants me on liquids starting 2 days preop.

Cheers!

Deb

p.s. I selected a ticker, but can't figure out how to attach it to my post...

Edited December 26, 2013 by Debstr66

[shungsleeve 62]

Howdy! I'm Deb and I just joined your forum. I've been himming and hawing about getting a revision from lap band to sleeve for the last six months. Finally decided to go for it. My insurance (TriCare) doesn't cover the sleeve, so my DH and I are sucking it up and going the cash pay route. Assuming my nutritionist consult gets scheduled, my psych evaluation approved, and my medical clearance granted, I'm scheduled for first thing Wednesday morning January 8th at North Vista Hospital in Las Vegas. My surgeon is Dr. Bernie Hanna.

I had the lap band put in January of 2008. I've been a flop at using the tool, moved 3 months postop after losing 21 lbs. Discovered that I really had no restriction and could easily tolerate carbonated beverages and went back to my old habits. So, almost 6 years later I weigh 10 lbs more than surgery date in 2008! :-( I'm regaining control and going for it.

I'm reading alot about preop diets of 1 or 2 weeks. Dr. Hanna just wants me on liquids starting 2 days preop.

Cheers!

Deb

p.s. I selected a ticker, but can't figure out how to attach it to my post...

You are lucky only 2 days. I'm going insane.

[ashlewis1977 26]

I know...my date is jan 6 and started my 2 week Monday. Supposed to be 5 shakes a day and Water and broth in between. I'm going nuts too. Can barely get 3 shakes down. I'm thinking of a grilled chicken and vegetable dinner tonight. No carbs. Would that be a terrible idea?

[shungsleeve 62]

I know...my date is jan 6 and started my 2 week Monday. Supposed to be 5 shakes a day and Water and broth in between. I'm going nuts too. Can barely get 3 shakes down. I'm thinking of a grilled chicken and vegetable dinner tonight. No carbs. Would that be a terrible idea?

Our surgery is on the same day. I have to drink a Protein Shake for Breakfast and lunch. At dinner I have to eat a salad with Protein such as fish, egg, or chicken. Light, fat free or oil and vinegar dressing. 3 days before surgery I have to take a laxative and go on a all clear liquid diet with at least 2 shakes a day.

I have noticed all doctors are different with the pre op diet. My friend is getting sleeve 2 days after me and she does not have to do a pre op diet at all. So my advise to you is just follow your doctors orders.

Also the shakes make me sick and gives me the runs

Edited December 26, 2013 by shungsleeve

[ashlewis1977 26]

Thanks...same problem here with the shakes.

[doneganregime1 43]

My surgery is January 13th!!!!!! I meet with nurse and anesthesiologist in 12 days. Very excited!!!!

My surgery date is the same

I just got the email with all my instructions and a clearance paper for my doctor to sign

What all will u be eating for your pre op diet?

I'm starting preop Monday - only 1400 calorie diet required but I'm going to do full liquids with a small plain salad daily til surgery. Also going to work out 3-4 days a week.