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My date is Sept. 24th. I am glad that my Dr. had a cancellation and I was able to get it. I have my NUT class on 9/10 and start my 2 week pre-op. I am excited, anxious and scared all at the same time. Anyone have advise as far as pre-op diet (good foods,bad foods)?

Well I got my date yesterday. It is 9/24, just around the corner. I have my NUT class on 9/10 and start my 2 wk pre-op diet then. Any suggestions on the diet (good foods, bad foods).

Finally got my date. Sept 24. I got to NUT and start my pre-op on 9/10. Any suggestions for the food choices?

I was the same way, but when I met with Dr. Curry he convinced me the band was better. It has a lot less maintance. In other words you don't have to keep going back to get it filled. A LOT less likely of food getting stuck and it's a lot easier not to give up or get off track with the sleeve. If you give up with the band after a while the "fluid" leaks out and out can go back to eating too much and lose all the ground you have gained. I get my sleeve on 9/24

In the two years I have had mine I have gone thru 3 different styles of masks. So don't get frustrated go back and get re-fitted with a different style. Remember this condition is deadly if not taken serious. The most famous case I can think of is Reggie White, NFL football player for the Packers died at like 46 or something from it.

I am not sleeved yet, but a cousin on my wife's side has been for 15 months. Same thing, he said the carbonation fills u up toooo fast and makes you feel miserable. So he has a shortie of seagrams with just a "splash" of 7-up and sips and enjoys it.

Glad to have you here. This is a great place to get info and ask questions. Remember what the teachers always said "there is never a dumb question" either someone else is thinking or feeling the same and won't ask or probably more likely someone in here as already been thru it. hang in there and good luck

I have had CPAP for about 2 years. It does take a little getting used to, but nothing major. The biggest thing is make sure your mask is comfortable and seals well. My wife loves it..no more snoring and it makes very little noise.

Whoo, Great news, way to go. Sounds and looks like you are doing wonderful. Keep up the good work

Zebra, Good for you almost there. I hope to get my date sometime this week?? To all you other cincinnati area sleevers i started a cincinnati sleevers group so that we can get to know who's close.

the lack of sleep, lack of food, pain meds..its no wonder. Hang in there

could be "head hunger"...not really hungry, but your mind is playing tricks with ya. If you are drinking your recommended amounts and eating correctly then it is probably head hunger....Good Luck

I am sure your surgeon did just fine. Maybe pain meds playing mind games with ya...LOL

way to go girl. Congrats!

I have a cousin that was sleeved 15 months ago. He did the same thing, except with mixed drinks. Like he said, it's instant feedback eat or drink too much and your going to pay the price. Don't beat yourself up over it. Like others have said, lesson learned. Good Luck

absolutely...way to go. You are well on your journey..Keep working hard

I did not find a group for us Cincinnati sleevers. I am pre-op and just got my approval letter last week. My doctor is Dr. Curry. I have seen others out there that are from Cincinnati and have Dr. Curry. So maybe we can exchange ideas, concerns, fears, encourgement and plain old "war stories" Please help me populate this with articles, recipes and other items. THANKS

Zonda, I am sorry that you are having problems with your boyfriend(?). Maybe he's jealous/afraid of you loosing weight and looking better. Remember you are doing this for yourself. If he is not going to be supportive then it's time to find someone that is. hang in there and good luck

I am also a patient of Dr. Curry's and live in burbs north of Cincy. I has my 3hr meeting with him and his team on 8/8 and got my approval letter on 8/25. My scope is 9/5 and hopefully surgery date very soon. Very anxious and excited at the same time.

I got my letter the other day. Congrats! Here we go. I am getting my scope done on 9/5 and hope to get my surgery date soon.

Hi everyone, Brand new out here. I started my journey on August 8th with Dr. Curry here in Cincinnati. He was very in depth and explained everything and answered all my questions. I was lucky that I was able to get his consult, psych eval, meet with his insurance team and diet team. My scope is Sept 5th. I just received my letter of approval from my insurance company. I hope to be getting my surgery soon. I have been reading a lot of questions and responses. How do you get the weight and BMI tracker I see on the bottom of alot of your responses.