September Sleevers!

[beginningofsomethinggreat 19]

BlessedOne...my medical folks suggest 6 weeks, simply to get used to the new way of life. I am thinking I will take at least 4. Work has been one of the main reasons I chose the surgery... A time to focus just on me, and I am fortunate to have enough sick time to do so. But, while Dr. said he prefers six, he will approve when patient is off pain meds, and getting Protein and liquids in... Lifting restrictions apply for 6-8 weeks.

Good luck!

Same here dear. I took off 3 weeks. My date is Sept 30th pre op Sept 25 I weigh 260 now.

[imsoglad56 402]

Omg I can't believe I posted my weight!

If it makes you feel any better @@auntiemel, I weigh the same as you.

[auntiemel 275]

If it makes you feel any better @@auntiemel, I weigh the same as you.

Lol! I can't wait to get out of the 3s! I still hate it when skinny people I know complain about their weight. I'm like you weigh 140lbs STFU lol

[ItsMyTime2014 35]

I am so nervous....in 16 hours I will be walking into the surgical center for the biggest decision of my life. I have been put through an emotional rollercoaster with friends and family over this, and I decided that I am going to go through with this regardless of the opinions I get. I just wish the jitters would stop now. Ahhh September 2nd you came so quickly!!!!

I'm sending prayers up for you! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[aloudwhisper 176]

Did you all have a day where you ate your favorite food to say goodbye?

I have been trying not to do it, but honestly it hasn't been working. But it seems that I haven't really gained because I can't eat too much junk at a time. It's so awful. I'm getting back on track now. Cause I need this to be a way of life, and I know that I will have these foods again. Just not as much.

[KrystalVsg 13]

Hello Fellow September Sleevers. I am booked in for the 8th of september. Very nervous!! Very scared!! Really struggling on the Optifast shakes. How are you all feeling pre-op and about the coming experience?

Hi, Little Miss! I am scheduled for Sept 8 also! I just started my pre-op diet yesterday.

I am honestly ready for this week to hurry up. I've been researching/planning/waiting for this for over a year now. I'm quite sure the nerves will hit at some point, probably when I get to the hospital, but for now I'm excited.

I know it's gonna be rough for a while, but sooooo worth it in the end!!!

[pinky74 0]

I am scheduled to be sleeved on Sept. 9. I am very nervous and excited at the same time...

[Georgia Pritchett 53]

Surgery tomorrow at 730!

[tiffdmill 26]

I am so nervous....in 16 hours I will be walking into the surgical center for the biggest decision of my life. I have been put through an emotional rollercoaster with friends and family over this, and I decided that I am going to go through with this regardless of the opinions I get. I just wish the jitters would stop now. Ahhh September 2nd you came so quickly!!!!

Hope your surgery went well!

[19sweetness69 12]

Hi September Sleevers - I have my surgery on Sept. 16 and just started the liquid diet. Leenie - you asked for suggestions. I am allowed 3 Protein Shakes a day, lots of green veggies (raw or cooked, but only green), clear Soup broth, crystal light, tea (decaf), coffee (not sure if that has to be Decaf or not, so I'm playing it safe and using decaf), SF Jello and SF popsicles. I kept asking over the internet and lots of places about which kinds of Protein Drinks taste the best. I have to have at least 17 grams of whey (no soy) Protein, about 10 1/2 oz. and not more than 150 calories. I can mix them with almond milk unsweetened vanilla. So far I have had the Unjury powder, the Body Tech (from the Vitamin Shoppe) Cookies & cream powder and A powder made by Jay Robb called Tropical Dreamsicle. The 1st two were pretty good. The Dreamsicle (which I'm having for lunch right now) is just fair. I added a little vanilla extract to help it. I also bought at the Vitamin Shoppe a bottle of Apple Melon Isopure whey Protein Drink that looks good - but I haven't opened it yet. Please keep me posted on things that you find.

[erieb2healthy_2014 27]

Good luck to everyone having surgery this week! All the best to you! I start my pre-op tomorrow and surgery on the 17th. Time is flying by! E.

[jiggsnotkaren 1]

Scheduled for September 4th!

[K*L*L 26]

OMG - I got the call today! My insurance approved me!!!!! So Sept. 16th here I come!

[imsoglad56 402]

I go tomorrow for my pre-op appointment and class. I assume that I'll be given the guidelines for my pre-op diet for the week before surgery. The 11th is getting closer and closer!

[BlessedOne83 8]

I'm taking off 4 weeks to make sure I'm feeling great when I go back to work.