Beyon Sleeve

Indil, I'm so happy for you! The biggest hurdle is done! Stay focused and your surgery will be here in no time BeyondSleeve

Peacequeen, Dr. Weiss is the best in the Bluegrass! He's never had a death and only 1 leak ever (no leaks leaving the hospital, leak occurred 5 days after the patient was released. Leak was mostly due to his weight of 575. Those are the facts he shared) I started my pre-op diet today...so far so good!

Well... I got an early birthday present today...my surgery date! Finally, after 9 months of appointments, check-ups, waiting, and anticipating, I'm going to be sleeved Dec. 28th! My birthday is Thursday and I will be 37 (woo.hoo.) Crazy thing is, I don't even want to have a big dinner with drinks, and that is sooo not me. I'm just really ready for this change. What a WONDERFUL b-day, Christmas, and New Year present! Also, I met my deductible for the year, so my surgery is VERY affordable! Smiling, Smiling,Smiling... BeyonSleeve Before 2 week pre-op diet: 204 BMI: 38

December 28th is the beginning of my new life as a sleever! I'm having my surgery at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY by the fabulous Dr. Weiss. Cheers to a great New Year everyone (I'll be toasting with a protein shake)!

Way to go! Nothing like a single digit clothing size, Congrats!

I teach school and ALWAYS have an oscillating fan on, windows open, and short sleeves. Kids have to wear parkas in my room! Lol, hoping to break that cycle after surgery!

Wow Mona 777! I bet you are super excited! I pray that everything goes well for you I'm getting all my testing (heart, lungs, bloodwork, etc) as I type. My consultation is on 12/6 too! Hoping to get a surgery date before the new year! Best of Luck!!!

I am sooo battling the same thing! I've only told my immediate family, 2 supportive friends, and one coworker (after 3 glasses of wine). I trust them all, so I'm not worried about that. I'm a teacher also, and I don't know how to tell my principal. Is saying "personal surgery" info enough if I'm going to be out for a week? I'm still praying for it to fall during winter break. I know the teachers, students, and parents will start to notice, but I don't know if I want to devulge that personal info. I feel people will judge wether I hear it or not...then on the other hand, SO WHAT, it may help someone too... BeyoncSleeve

Way to go girl! Keep it up!

Carrie, Don't give up! Waiting is a pain, but we have to jump through those hoops to get to our goal. I decided 9 months ago to begin my journey. Now I'm down to a round of testing and my consultation/set the date on Dec. 6th. It is worth it, and I can see that you are determined. As Journey says, "Don't stop believin' "... BeyoncSleeve

Sleeve Guru, I have the SAME questions! I was just approved by Humana. Having testing done Dec 1st, consultation with doc on Dec. 6th and will get the surgery date then. I'm PRAYING that it will get done before Jan. 1st because I've met my deductible and don't want to pay an extra $2000+!!! Plus I'm a teacher and will have 2 weeks to recooperate My goals are: 1. Follow sleeve rules 2. Exercise 3. Get off meds 4. Get off CPAP 5. Lower blood pressure 6. Not be pre-diabetic 7. Increase my energy 8. Like what I see in the mirror 9. Continue to be happy within 10. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE myself I'm praying for you! Best of luck!

My pre-op appointment is Dec. 1st too! Good luck, and don't be nervous, it's going to be amazing!