BlueOctoberGirl

Hello all, Ok..well one week from today i will be getting my sleeve! I leave for San Diego on Sunday. I can not believe that my turn has come. I am so nervous and excited that I have not been able to sleep or concentrate on anything else. I am really happy to just get it over with. It feels like I have been waiting forever! Denise B.

Hey Guys, I am leaving on the 2nd and spending a couple of days in San Diego. My sister Robin is coming with me. My husband is going to stay and take care of the kiddos. I am so excited to meet you all!! Denise B. from Maryland

Oops yes mine was $8750 also!

I am having surgery with Dr. Aceves on Jan 5th. I paid $8775 for my sleeve. This included my pre-op tests (EKG, Xrays and blood work), 1 night in hotel, 3 nights in hospital, surgery and transporation to and from the airport. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Denise B.

Hey Everyone! Wow the time is going so fast!!! Well I am getting everything ready for surgery... 1) I had a complete physical with my PCP. 2) I have all my Protein shakes, crystal light and Vitamins ready to go. 3) I am going on 10 days of no smoking! I am so proud of myself. I stopped cold turkey and I am doing great with it. 4) Airline tickets, rental car and hotel are all booked. I am ready to go!!

I wish I was able to have surgery in ths US. I still find it extremly hard to believe that insurance will not cover this. I am excited and frustrated all wrapped into one! I hope we all stay in touch and track eachothers progress. I am hoping to lose 100 pounds! I am ready for the surgery and the work that comes with it!!! Denise B.

Hi Liz, I am going to Dr. Aceves in Mexicali... Denise B.

Hey "My Turn", I am so excited to meet someone that will be there the same time! I just can not wait for the date to get here! Denise

Hello all, January 5th here! I am leaving for San Diego on January 2nd. Going into Mexico on the 4th! I am so excited for it to get here!

Thanks so much! I just ordered samples of Syntrax nectar. I guess we will se if they are anygood! lol I will hit GNC for the ready made drinks! Thanks so much for your help!

Hello all, I am 2 months from having my surgery and so confused on the Protein. I have seen those Protein Drink shots. Would they be good to help get the protein in? I have received some of the shake packets. I was shocked at how much powder is in one serving. I was wondering if there was anthing you all are using that I could just add to my Water. Thanks in advance for the advice!

Hi, Welcome to the board. I live on the Eastern Shore and work in PG County! Welcome! Denise

Hi Toni, I have to do a one week low carb diet before the surgery. I am so darn excited to get this over with! Yay for November! So has anyone decided what Vitamins and Protein shakes you are going to use? Also, If you having surgery in Mexico...Are you going to get a Physical here from your primary care doctor? I ws thinking of scheduling one...Why not? Denise

[size="4"]Hi Diva, I am so happy and excited for you!! I can not wait for my surgery. I wake up every morning excited knowing that my day is coming! It is so nice to know that things will be changing for me in 2 months! PLease keep us up on your progress )[/size]

I am scheduled January 5th, 2011 with him! )

Hi Kim, I already bought some of the

HI, I have started a thread called January Sleevers )

I am scheduled for January 5th. I can not wait either! I know it will be here before we know it!!

[font="Garamond"]Hi All, I have a quick question. What medications did you come home with? I am so worried about having a lot of pain on my flight home. Also, How much cash did you all take? Nina said not to bring a lot but I want to make sure I have plenty. I will have my credit cards but still want plenty of cash. Thanks so much![/font]

Well I have been rescheduled for January 5th!

I will be there the week ahead of you. My surgery on the 5th.

Hello everyone, I have a question. Did anyone go a day or two early to San Diego? I have never been there. I will be travelling from the East Coast.I am thinking of having a little relax time before surgery. Any thoughts? Thanks!

I have had two c-sections. I am going in thinking the sleeve is going to be worse. That way if its not it will be a breeze!

Wow what a great list!!! Thank you so much for the info!!! I look forward to following you as time goes on. I really appreciate all the wonderful info. Denise

Thanks so much for your writings. I just booked my surgery with Dr. Aceves on January 3rd. I am so excited. It is wonderful following you along so I have some idea of what I am in for. If you have any tips on things to take/prepare for surgery then please let me know. I would really appreciate it. I am flying 6 hours for the surgery and the ride home is starting to scare me a little! I look forward to more posts from you! Thanks, Denise