Liberianne_Gal 19 Posted July 11, 2014 Hey Everyone! My name is Katarina, I'm 26 and I live in Minnesota! Just met with my surgeon today to schedule my VSG! I chose Tuesday, September 2nd, the day after Labor Day! My pre-op liquid diet starts Saturday, August 23rd. Wondering if anyone else is having surgery on or around this date? I would LOVE to have a surgery buddy! Someone who is going through what I am, when I am, so we can help each other out! Also, if anyone has an Instagram, my user name is liberianne_gal. I follow tons of amazing men and women who have went through Weight Loss Surgery and have fantastic stories! Can't wait to create my own! Hope to talk to some of you soon! Katarina 8 mnmlst, Mz. Nika, kelew39 and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helen1971 6 Posted July 11, 2014 Hi Katarina. I'm Helen and I'm from Australia, my sleeve is set for 15th September, while I'm very excited I'm also shitting myself.. Lol sorry about the language. ???? I have to go on liquid diet for 4 weeks prior to the surgery, don't know how I will go with that, I see a dietitian with she is great and supportive. I join this group today as I want to here from other people and pre and post, so will follow your path. Thanks Helen 3 Liberianne_Gal, Bbortz and Lee2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mentalistfan 189 Posted July 11, 2014 I don't have a date yet, I should find out this week though, I'm 99.9% sure it will be in September, I'm looking for a buddy too! 3 friejenn, Liberianne_Gal and Bbortz reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mz. Nika 62 Posted July 11, 2014 Hello. I started my process for my sleeve 4/2/2014. I will be having my surgery around September 9 or 10th. I have to do a 4 week diet starting in August. I also have to have my EGD 8/1/2014 and a vascular study 7/29/31. I am so excited and ready for this life changing experience. My doctor's office should be submitting my packet for approval by Monday. I would love a buddy too. I am in VA. 4 Liberianne_Gal, transformation14, mnmlst and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caroline40 10 Posted July 11, 2014 Hi Katarina.<br> I'm Helen and I'm from Australia, my sleeve is set for 15th September, while I'm very excited I'm also shitting myself.. Lol sorry about the language. ???? <br> I have to go on liquid diet for 4 weeks prior to the surgery, don't know how I will go with that, I see a dietitian with she is great and supportive. I join this group today as I want to here from other people and pre and post, so will follow your path. <br><br> Thanks<br> Helen Hi Helen, I am also in Aus and hoping to go at the same time, seeing the dr nxt week. If I may ask, who is your surgeon? Wow the pre op diet is quite long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helen1971 6 Posted July 11, 2014 Hi there Mine is Dr Ben Teague from Ashford (Adelaide) http://www.ashfordsurgicalobesitycentre.com.au/ They are fantastic, but because I have sleep apnea and a few other medical issues, they wanted me to lose abit before I go in for I go under. Where are you having yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HalloweenBaby24 447 Posted July 11, 2014 I'm from NJ. Started my journey May 14th and my surgery is scheduled for September 8th. 4 Midemali, Liberianne_Gal, friejenn and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caroline40 10 Posted July 11, 2014 Hi there<br> Mine is Dr Ben Teague from Ashford (Adelaide) <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.ashfordsurgicalobesitycentre.com.au/'>http://www.ashfordsurgicalobesitycentre.com.au/</a><br> They are fantastic, but because I have sleep apnea and a few other medical issues, they wanted me to lose abit before I go in for I go under.<br> Where are you having yours? Brissie - Dr Mark Daoud, hopefully I can go in September. It is giid to have support. This forum is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelew39 64 Posted July 12, 2014 Hey, I'm Kena. I'm in Louisiana. I started my journey in May but have been thinking about the sleeve since 2012. I'm hoping for September 15th. Depends on how m my it takes for approval. Nice meeting you ladies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helen1971 6 Posted July 12, 2014 Great to meet you all as well.. I will be starting my liquid diet in a few more weeks to get ready for the my important time and new beginning of my life.. I have been on YouTube and watched many success stories and many tips they give. How is everyone else feeling? 1 Liberianne_Gal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
friejenn 42 Posted July 12, 2014 Hi, I have my last appt. with dietician on august 27. My surgery date is tentative for sept. 10. I am so ready to feel better !!! I would also like to be in touch with people who are going through the same surgery around the same time. 2 SOVANNA and Liberianne_Gal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gem701 4 Posted July 12, 2014 Hi Katarina, I live in ND and do not have a date set but am hoping for mid sept. Love to have a wt loss buddy. Will keep up with you and wish you wonderful success. Hey Everyone! My name is Katarina, I'm 26 and I live in Minnesota! Just met with my surgeon today to schedule my VSG! I chose Tuesday, September 2nd, the day after Labor Day! My pre-op liquid diet starts Saturday, August 23rd. Wondering if anyone else is having surgery on or around this date? I would LOVE to have a surgery buddy! Someone who is going through what I am, when I am, so we can help each other out! Also, if anyone has an Instagram, my user name is liberianne_gal. I follow tons of amazing men and women who have went through Weight Loss Surgery and have fantastic stories! Can't wait to create my own! Hope to talk to some of you soon! Katarina 1 Liberianne_Gal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leapyear 21 Posted July 12, 2014 Hi my name is Karen. I live in MA. My tentative date is Sept 4th if all goes well with insurance approval. I shouldn't have any probs though. Luckily I don't have to do liquid diet pre op. I've been on a 6 month program all along. Can't wait to see how we all do. This will be both scary and exciting. 1 Liberianne_Gal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnmlst 249 Posted July 13, 2014 I'm in the same boat as @@friejenn -- last NUT Aug 27 and estimated DoS Sept. 10. But I think it will probably end up being later Sept. due to the time it takes for ins approval. @@Ms. Nika I am in MD! Where are you in VA? I grew up in Richmond. 1 Liberianne_Gal reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HalloweenBaby24 447 Posted July 13, 2014 @@mnmlst I'm from MD currently living in NJ, I visit often though bc my family is all still there. What part of MD are you located? 2 Liberianne_Gal and mnmlst reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites