Got My Date! January 6. Anyone else on or around that date?

[Fallinstar 55]

Got the call today. I hate to say it but this is as bad as a child waiting for Christmas! Three weeks are gonna take forever to get here. Was so hoping to have it by years end but they said that there were several people who's insurance would be terminated on January 1st so they wanted to try to get them all in first. Oh well, the important thing is I was approved and have a date. This just gives me more time to loose a few extra pounds and shrink the liver. Lol Good luck to all those who have their surgery between tomorrow and the end of the year. Chime in and let me know about your experiences. I would so like to hear about them.

[JaneJaneDoe 81]

I'm 12/31 and it does feel like a long wait. Not excited about liquid diet during the holidays, but ready to get this done!

[Fallinstar 55]

I am not required to do a liquid diet but a week prior I am supposed to start doing to Protein Shakes and a high Protein, low carb, low fat meal. Only have to do liquid diet day before surgery. That's a good thing I guess. Good luck to you and let me know how it goes if you feel up to it.

[time for june 195]

Same day Jan. 6th!!!! So excited. Today is my pre-op appointment and my last appointment with my NUT!????

[Fallinstar 55]

I should be having my pre-op appointment next week. Supposed to get a call sometime this week to set that up. *Groan* and i thought the 6 days of waiting to get my surgery date was forever. Lol

[time for june 195]

Just finished up my appointment. Two things that surprised me. I will over staying overnight two nights not the one that was initially told. The other I need time to adjust but I have to give myself a needle in the stomach for 20 days post-op. I understand it's for blood clots and its is necessary. But this came out of left field I've never heard of it before. Not a big fan of the needles not sure how I'm going to do this but I know I well.

[sleevedmanda 35]

My surgery is on the 7th!!!

[mduffield 252]

I'm January 9th!

[Fallinstar 55]

@time of June - I am hoping for a 2 night stay. Not sure what the procedure is yet as I haven't been to my pre op yet. I am hopeful that I won't have to give myself any injections as I hate needles also. I know they are tiny but a needle is a needle. You will do ok. Remember this will begin our new lives.

[Fallinstar 55]

So excited that I now have multiple people on and around my date to share experiences with and be a support system with. Now just to get my pre op appt date so I know what is going to take place in my neck of the woods. Sounds like there are so many different ways that every surgeon handles their patients. WE CAN DO THIS FRIENDS! WOO HOO! Lol

[champagne301 54]

Congrats on your approval and upcoming date! I'm still waiting to hear...it's been 2 weeks already and it feels like FOREVER! Hopefully, I won't be too far behind ya though

[1babyjane 17]

I'm on Jan. 6 also. Three weeks from today, we will be second day post-op!☺️

[sleevedmanda 35]

I'm having a hernia repair + sleeve. I have to go in on 12/31 for my EGD scope and all my pre-labs.... I have not been put on a preop diet.... any suggestions to help me get ready?

[Fallinstar 55]

@@sleevedmanda, I have already done my EGD. They did call me today to set up my surgeon meeting, December 29th. From there they will tell me what all I need to know and expect while at the hospital and to let me know when to come to do my final labs. I started the suggested diet back when I started this process. It is basically the South Beach diet in a nut shell. High Protein, low carb, low fat diet. I drink a Premier Protein shake for Breakfast and a low fat meat for lunch and dinner and a low carb veggie also. Watch the proportion size. They recommended I went and got a baby plate that you can get at Walmart, that has the little dividers in them making 3 sections. meat in the large section and veggie in one of the other. The third, for me, remains empty. I have cut out all soft drinks. I drink tea, Water, crystal light and skim milk. Hard?? YES!!, in the beginning but it has become a part of my life now. I am determined to follow through with this. Not only for myself but for my kids, husband, mom, and my granddaughter that will be born in March. I have lost 30 lbs. I am not required to do a 2 week liquid diet. I have to a week before surgery, start with a shake for Breakfast, a meal like I am doing for lunch and a shake for dinner. Day before surgery, comes the liquid diet. I am so anxious and ready to have this done. There is a chance that I have a small hernia from when I had my hysterectomy 7 months ago but wont know for sure til he gets in there. He will fix that too if there is. All the advice I can give you is just be true to yourself and your new life and tummy. Its a big change and not one to take lightly. Its a tool, not a permanent fix. Its going to take hard work and dedication. We can do this and help each other stay on track. I would love to befriend all I meet on here. We are the only ones that know what we are going through and the trials and errors that we are facing and are gonna face. I am here for all as I hope all are here for me.

Edited December 17, 2014 by Fallinstar

[jasminebsn3 119]

Congrats!!!