marrse 30 Posted August 18, 2016 Hi September Sleevers I just got my surgery date today It's Sept. 1st. I am also a September Birthday Gal.. Sept 24th...Starting my liquid diet on Sat. Nervous and excited at the same time Happy to find this app Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Hi. I also have a September birthday AND am getting the sleeve on the 13th. I start my diet on September 3rd. I am also nervous and excited all at the same time. I found this app towards the end of July. I like FB better. But this is cool too. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netters817 3 Posted August 18, 2016 I'm 9/20! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gidgetgrl 76 Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks marrse! When is your birthday? I'm guessing no cake for us???????? My surgeon requires at least 12days with Protein shakes, Jello , juices broth. Etc. to shrink liver. It's gonna be trying but have a good chance to lose a few lbs for head start! Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gidgetgrl 76 Posted August 18, 2016 I'm suppose to have a date for September but the lady that handles the insurance part just has my file sitting on her desk while she takes a vacation! Why couldn't she do it before hand it wasn't like she didn't have it for two weeks already! I want to cry, I know impatient but the suspense is killing me.Someone else should be able to do it in the office, some Dr visits need to be redone if not within 30days of surgery. I found that once I persisted, stuff got done! Good Luck Wchild22! Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katieroybal 183 Posted August 18, 2016 @ I'm also scheduled for that day. Interestingly, my doctor has not prescribed a liquid diet at all but, in order to kind of clear out my head and prepare myself for the liquid stage post-op, I'm putting myself on a sorta liquid diet for a couple of weeks. Just to prove to myself that I can do it. Good luck with surgery and congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gidgetgrl 76 Posted August 18, 2016 Hi @ShrinkingKritta..I think it all depends on the surgeon and each individual. My BMI is at 37.9 right now, so although it's difficult to do liquid diet, it will shrink liver and prepare me for what's to come???????? Good luck to you too! Sent from my SM-G920T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songbyrd81 13 Posted August 18, 2016 Hi everyone, I received my insurance approval this past Monday and am scheduled for surgery on September 19th. I am so ready to just get it done. I've been doing the one shake a day and low carb diet since March. Freaking insurance required 6 NUT visits....grrrr. I have a pretty low BMI so it was hard not losing too much while not gaining anything either. But finally I'm all done. I have my consult with my surgical team on August 30th so I'll find out more details about the surgery and what to expect on that date. I'm not going to have to do the liquid pre-op diet either. I have to maintain my once daily shake and low carb meals until two days before surgery. Then I switch to Clear liquids for one day. Next, one day before surgery, I'm supposed to take a mild laxative and have Water only until midnight. After midnight nothing...eep! I can't wait!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackbenzjeep@yahoo.com 20 Posted August 19, 2016 My birthday is September 13th and my sleeve date will be September 20th I can't wait good luck everyone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claytor1806 6 Posted August 19, 2016 Sept 7th! Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddynamica 6 Posted August 19, 2016 I got some good news today, my surgery date has been moved up to September 9th, a Friday, I started my pre-op diet already just to ensure my liver will be ok. My issue has been giving up smoking, been very very hard but I'm doing it. Also it's hard at work when my co-workers order out. I'm so excited though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJ2CUTE 16 Posted August 19, 2016 No date yet but hoping for September date. I'm excited but nervous as well.. From Texas cw 196.. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey A Duplantis 4 Posted August 19, 2016 I will be sleeved on Sept. 6th!!!!! I just found out yesterday, and I am so excited.... I have to do a 2-week liver shrinking diet of Protein shakes..... Starting Monday!!!! I am so happy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onedeterminedchick 118 Posted August 19, 2016 Hi September sleevers!!!!! My surgery date is Sept. 22nd. I'm so excited...Wish everyone well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MissLady24 12 Posted August 20, 2016 Hi all, Got my surgery date today it will be 9/9, a week after my birthday. I'm super excited and nervous at the same time. I have my NUT class next week and will be starting my liquid diet then. Best of luck to everyone✌????✌???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheneisew 52 Posted August 20, 2016 I finally got the call!! I've been approved. BMI 36 w/ sleep apnea under HBCBSNJ. Sept 14th here I come. Starting my liquid diet on sept 6 right after i get back from LA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites