Where are the November Sleevers?

[happymama2014 206]

Nov6 can't get here soon enough! My last appointment is today with my surgeon I can't even think of any questions I have for him.

[ToccoraVSG 76]

I made it through the whole 5 minute procedure. I am now all set for my surgery only thing left is labs next week.

Edited October 21, 2014 by ToccoraVSG

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

I am scheduled Nov. 26th! Woowhoo!

I am also November 26th!!!! I am so excited!

Have you been waiting long? I live in Canada and have been waiting 2.5 years!

I am so happy, our lives are going to change so much!

Sheena :-)

[Dreamingofhealth 223]

I am excited for all of my fellow November sleevers!

Where are you from and what kind of pre-op diet has your surgeon put you on?

I'm from Kelowna BC, Canada.

My diet seems a little extreme to me but here it is:

~ 4-6 boost diabetic

~ Water, Water and more water

~ flavored water as long as there are no calories (ie. Crystal light)

I'll be doing this for FOUR weeks starting October 30th until surgery.

I'm a little sad that I won't be celebrating my 30th birthday in Vegas (November 8th), but I am having friends over this weekend and we will have a good time! I have been waiting a long time for this and um so happy this next chapter of my life will be starting soon!

Sheena :-)

Edited October 21, 2014 by Dreamingofhealth

[hlnwls 20]

My surgery is Nov 3rd. Started my liquid diet yesterday.

[Luvin_Life125 558]

I started my pre-op diet today, a week early. I am scheduled to start my pre-op diet 10/28/14, but voluntarily chose to start a week early because I can not take a chance of my surgery being aborted. My liver enzymes have been elevated for some time and I really need to work on getting this liver as healthy as it can before surgery. I had to coordinate way too many things to keep my family and household running smoothly while I am down. Fortunately, the pre-op diet is rather manageable. The hardest part will be no carbs, sugar, caffeine, and all of the other good stuff no longer being an option.

This is my office's pre-op diet: (please keep in mind I had to purchase the proti / bariatrix packets from surgeon's office)

Breakfast- 1 packet of Proti/ Bariatrix

Mid morning- 1 packet Proti/ Bariatrix

lunch- 1 packet Proti/ bariatrix PLUS 2oz lean meat-or-1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese-or- 2 eggs cooked w/out fat -or- another packet of Proti/ Bariatrix

Mid afternoon 1 packet of Proti/ Bariatrix

dinner 2 oz lean meat + 1 serving starch + 1 serving fruit + unlimited vegetables

Plus unlimited non starchy vegetables are allowed throughout the day as needed to help combat hunger. It is also required to drink 64 oz plus of Water daily.

I am fortunate unlimited vegetables are allowed to keep hunger at bay. I also made sure to take all of my measurements this morning and weighed myself too. It almost made me sick to know how big I am in hard numbers. I look forward to watching those numbers slowly decrease into normal ranges. I am working on packaging up all of the garbage food in the house for my sons and putting it in the garage. They can have it, but I do not want it in here tempting me and calling my name when I am feeling weak!

Here goes nothing! One step closer to surgery.

[natedinsmoor2 48]

November 26th here!!!!! ????????

[happymama2014 206]

Finished my last appointment with my surgeon!

Tomorrow us last preop class. Can't wait! Everytime I'm there they check my blood pressure again because it's so high when I get there ... It's just stress I want this part over. Kaiser is comprehensive but it's slot to take in sometimes!

I have an excellent doc to share I'll scan in the am:)

[Shiloh0772 57]

I have completed all the pre-op requirements! I had my pre-op appt today, signed consents and now I just have pre-op testing, pre-op diet & then surgery on 11/17! I'm in the home stretch! Yay!

[Ladybird06 10]

I go for my pre-surgery testing on Thursday, my surgery date is Nov.18th anyone been for their pre-testing please let me know what to expect, I'm so excited to be on the other side of my new life! Congrats to all of you and I wish you the very best on your journey!

[vsgchick 117]

Hi November babies I had pre-surgery testing today. 3 week liquid diet starts on 10/30...surgery 11/20. I can't believe how fast things are moving now, but I am ready. Good luck to everyone!

[angierue 214]

What pre-op testing are y'all getting? I'm not sure what my doctor requires... I have my pre-op next Monday, 10/27. I just figured I'd pay my upfront costs, have some blood work and find out what time I have to be at the hospital on the 4th!

[DeanieG 49]

I'm November 10th! I'm so excited.

[Go4itLori 47]

Angierue - most doctors expect you to do a liquid or some kind - 10-20 days pre-op. This diet is set in place in order to shrink your liver and mentally and physically prepare you for the surgery and your journey afterwards.

My pre-op diet is 10 days (which means Protein shakes and full liquids - no sugars or fruit).

[angierue 214]

Oh I've been doing that already! I thought there was done other testing y'all were talking about. I started full liquids last Wednesday. And was doing a pretty strict pre-op diet before that as well but I need to lose 38lbs before surgery. I have 8 to go so they put me on the liquids to get me there quick!