New group for oct sleevers

[Jen - a work in progress 178]

I go Oct 23rd. It's becoming more real with October 1st being right around the corner. I have my pre-admission testing and anesthesia consult on the 9th and my pre op class on the 14th. Time flew by!

[ljbobcat 7]

October 6th in Tijuana! Can't wait!! So excited!!!! Feeling so blessed!!!!

[dtiller1147 137]

I go Oct 23rd. It's becoming more real with October 1st being right around the corner. I have my pre-admission testing and anesthesia consult on the 9th and my pre op class on the 14th. Time flew by!

Hopefully I will be coming home the same day you go in. My date is Oct. 20...

[readyforitnow 9]

Oct 28th. I wasn't nervous but starting to get that way as time goes by. I will be out of town in a conference the week before and on all liquids. That kinda scares me.

[annisa 31]

Mine is hopefully scheduled for Oct. 7th. Waiting for insurance! Would love to find more support here!

[txdogmom 30]

Oct. 20th!

[Dana825 82]

Mine is hopefully scheduled for Oct. 7th. Waiting for insurance! Would love to find more support here!

Hi, I hope your surgery date is finalized soon. I'm also scheduled for October 7th. I'm just really excited at this point. With 7 days remaining I don't know what to do with myself lol . I'm double checking my hospital bag, Vitamins, shakes, and all post-op needs almost daily. My husband thinks I'm going crazy because I'm not nervous at all. I'm ready to go!

I'm planning to start a thread for October 7th sleevers because there are quite a few of us and I definitely want us to stay in touch.

Dana

[Dajones 46]

I'm October 10! I go in for pre-op and meet with the nutritionist on October 3. I've already started some grocery shopping based on what I've read here. I'm getting excited and I just want this over and behind me.

[kelew39 64]

Oct 6 for me too. I could start a group on Facebook if anyone is interested. Let me know.

I'm on the 6th as well. I would love a FB page.

[Jbramwell 6]

Does anyone know how to create a group? I'd like to have one with oct people!!!

[Jbramwell 6]

I had my sleeve done September 30, 2014. Feeling good and excited. Had my surgery in Pontiac Michigan with Dr Pleatman. I traveled from Minnesota for my procedure . Arrived on Sunday , consult with dr and nutrition on Monday. Tuesday arrived at hospital for tests at 10:45, I think I had my surgery around 1 p.m. I think things went very well. The staff was kind and made sure my pain was under control at all times. A night at the hospital was included in my fee. This is a perk I did not find elsewhere. Got out of the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Staying in town until Monday as requested by the dr.

One thing that is very important before surgery is to make sure you will be able to swallow your necessary medications after surgery. I take Effexor and kept being told it would be fine. Well all of a sudden after surgery I was told I would not be able to swallow the extended release capsules. Now I am cursing pills three times a day.

So far Dr. Pleatman is an excellent choice. If you want a doctor who will chat and make small talk choose someone else. I was aware he had no bedside manner when I chose him. Also direct questions to him. I got a few wrong answers from his staff. Total cost was $11,200.00. Included everything!

[mnmlst 249]

October 10!

[Joanrobrts 4]

10/28,Start myweek liquid pre-Op on the 13th. Excited and a little nervous about the liquid pre Op.

[Delta Dawn 66]

October 17, 2014

Counting the days. I'm a gulper so this sipping thing is driving me crazy but I realize that this is the first of many changes I'll be making!!!!

[jspitznogle 11]

October 17, 2014

Counting the days. I'm a gulper so this sipping thing is driving me crazy but I realize that this is the first of many changes I'll be making!!!!

Just a tip that works for me. I am practicing with the stir straws. they have such a small middle they force you to sip. I found the long ones at wal mart. They work great for me.