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Anyone have a sleeve and live in DC? I need a PCP recommendation. I have UHC and my old doctor won't take it. I would love to start seeing someone that I knew other sleevers have been to. Thanks!

I'm actually feeling very impatient! I just printed off a Nov and Dec calendar and wrote the parts of the post op diet on it. highlighted the days I start each! I am never really organized but it was helpful (and a bit intimidating) to see it all laid out on paper. I have been buying Protein powder and a few other things. I am excited about the Naked drinks someone else brought up on here. I can't have too many artificial sweeteners so that will be a good option once I can have them (full liquids?). I still need to buy Crystal Light, Propel, etc. Would G2 work instead of Propel? Does anyone know?

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Hi I am being sleeved by Dr Aceves on November 23! No turkey for me this year. Anyone else a November sleever?

How soon after surgery can you have these? I take it they aren't clears, right? Thanks.

Haha, this is an issue for me too. I love chugging a big cold glass of water especially in the super hot summer. I'm going to focus on eating ice - maybe that will be ok?

I emailed Nina and asked about not having it. She said I could opt out but they'd have to use more general than they would otherwise. She said some patients do opt out. I'm still on the fence. I had a not horrible but not great epidural experience with my c-section. What it boils down to is I am terrified of the whole thing!

Actually, have your pharmacy call for a refill. All the times I have ever done this for BC pills they will give you another month without seeing you. HTH

Ok, So I am still a bit freaked out to do this. I love to guzzle down drinks...I keep wondering what I will do on hot days, or at dinner parties, LOL. So I thought I would post some general habit info and let you all experts be the judge. Pros: I love to exercise, and have actually gone to a personal trainer in the past. It'll be more of a challenge with the new baby but I do have a gym membership and a WII fit. I usually have no trouble maintaining my weight, just extreme trouble *losing* weight. I don't like salty stuff at all - I have a bag of chips on my fridge that has been there for months. I AM a sweet lover but have tried to counteract the cravings by eating dark chocolate only now. It wipes away my cravings BIG TIME. I gained a lot of weight from eating at restaurants...but with the little one, we hardly do that anymore at all. Cons: I have never really been on a "diet" at all. I am just not a dieter. I was a skinny teen and once the weight piled on I was at a loss over how to fix it. I am worried that I don't know "how" to do this. I have gained weight only during times of duress and stress. :crying: This is a worry for me, although I know it is a good thing not to lean on food. I am petrified of being on a liquid diet, even for a short time period. I am scared I will miss the pleasure of food. :biggrin0: Any thoughts or encouragement you can give me would be great. I'm still too scared to make the appt.

Anyone thinking of scheduling with Dr. Aceves the week of Thanksgiving? I hate traveling that week but was thinking about getting it done so I could fly on Thanksgiving day, b/c I have flown that day and the planes and airports are usually empty. Will likely be going alone so I was looking friends to meet up with! :001_tt2: Thanks for answering all of my questions...I am nervous but I think I am ready. I really have no vacation time left at work (due to the baby) so I figured that week has time off built in, plus no one will really miss me, LOL.

Wow. Great to have replies about going alone and also from a new mom. My baby is also 6 months. What is the restriction about holding him after the surgery? How long would I have to wait?

I am thinking November b/c I just had a baby 6 months ago and while I am trying to wean him, he's not having it just yet! Plus I want him to be a bit older so he can stay home with daddy. Did most people travel alone? I saw a few ppl did and regretted it but seems like most were ok? Thanks for the responses!

Hi! I'm new here (obviously) and have some questions. How did you go about scheduling your surgery with Dr. Aceves? Did you just call the number on the web site? Which website, b/c I see several and I worry about ID theft, haha. Also, how do you get approved if he doesn't see you prior to the surgery?:clap2: Oh, and how long did you wait from first contact to actual surgery? I'm thinking November might be a good time for me. Thanks!