lorrieann1

Thinking about all of the 7/1 sleevers and wishing you all a very speedy recovery!!!! Good luck tomorrow to the 7/2's!

Good luck to all of the 7/1 sleevers today!!!

I had my EA about 4 years ago. Best thing I ever did as well! I have the tiniest period every month but interestingly enough, still have the cramps! Good luck!!!

Ok' date=' somebody please tell me that I am not the only one experiencing this craving for all of my favorite foods, and savoring each morsel like it is the last time I will ever eat it again! Example: in a span of 2 weeks I have purchased or cooked, cakes, burgers, pizza, hot links, tamales, tea cakes, fried foods from every area, and alchololic beverages that I know that I don't really need or want! My husband and children have been in hog heaven, but I think I am having a food meltdown! my Surgery is on the 29th and I have not even begun to do the liquid diet. I hate to admit this, but I ate a whole thin crust pepperoni/pineapple medium pizza the other day with the kids,(I paid for it that night while trying to sleep), but I ate it with an emotion like if I was about to say goodbye to a dying relative! That can't be a good sign![/quote']

I did the exact same thing in the weeks leading up to my pre-op start date. I actually consumed an entire pizza the day before. They say it was my "food funeral" so I was eating everything I feared I might not ever eat again. It was silly for me to think that way since my husband went through this a year ago and he can eat most anything, less bread, in small amounts of course! But I think this is something most of us go through! Hang in there!!

I hear you loriann when is your surgery date?

On the 8th. One week to go!!

Bariatric stupid spellcheck! Haha

There isn't anyone in my friends or family circle that do not know I am about to have barbaric surgery. Luckily they all also knew when my husband went through it last year and were very supportive. So I am blessed with that same support. All of us have struggled with weight issues, some for longer than others. I am having this procedure to extend my own life. For those who don't like it or think I am weak for going this route, well they can kiss it! LOL

Today I'm having "what am I DOING??" feelings. I've been on the pre-op diet since Monday and OMG. I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever get to eat again. Tell me' date=' after you recover from surgery do you feel normal and happy when you have a meal? I mean, it can't feel like "and then I was never able to eat again". Right? Oh, man, this diet...[/quote']

I started on Monday as well. Yesterday I was really having one of those "I'll never eat or have a glass of wine again" moments. We are all so different on these forums but yet so much alike. My sleeve is scheduled for the 8th and right now, I just want it to get here so I can start to heal. Best of luck to you!!!!

When is your date??? Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

I'm on the 8th! 9 more days!!

Hi all. New here. Just found out last week that my surgery is THIS Tuesday. Woke up nervous and anxious this morning.

Welcome! You'll do great!! I'm a July sleever too!

Like many on this site my 6 months is finally over. My surgery is scheduled for July 8th. I was expected to exercise, count calories and drop some weight during my 6 months but sadly I actually ended up gaining. I had convinced myself that the insurance would deny me for that. They did not. In fact I had approval in roughly one day. So hang in there. You will get through this. There are some fabulous support people right here when you need it!!

Hi all. New to all of this. My surgery is July 8. My husband had his surgery May 8. I am anxious but excited. Watching my hubby's success has been inspirational. Thanks to each of you for sharing your experiences.

Mine too! Good luck to you! My husband had his surgery in April, 2012 and has lost 120 lbs. Now it's my turn!!!

So is this the official "wacko" thread? If so, I belong right here. Day 1 of pre-op and feeling like throwing a tantrum that resembles that of a 2-year old!

I didn't lose anything in my 6 months but I did try. Today is day one of my 2-week pre op "liver shrink" diet and besides being a bit of a grump, it was okay. And I hope to lose at least some weight during this period!! Good luck!

Were you required to do a upper gi/endoscopy ? Mines sceduled tuesday 6/25 nervous hope everything ok

No, luckily I did not. Good luck!!

Yep, Monday the 8th for me! Just had my final pre-op appointment yesterday. Time for the big dance!!

Hello! I am scheduled for my procedure July 8' date=' 2013.[/quote']

Same here! July 8th is the date! Good luck to you!!

Went to meet my surgeon today. I have to be at hospital 5:30 a.m. July 8!! I'm so so excited. 6 days after my 19th birthday.

Mine is the same day! Best of luck!!!!

My surgeon came recommended and he is wonderful! His MA Jillian is great' date=' Barb the on site nutritionist is a wealth of knowledge. The 2 surgical nurses were fantastic and not one time did I feel uncomfortable or judged. Those 2 women made my overnight stay NOT scary. The name of the clinic is Puget Sound surgical Center.[/quote']

Dr. Landerholm sleeved my husband last year and my turn on July 8th. We can't say enough good things about him. He is such a caring and compassionate man and stresses how much of a disease obesity really is. The entire staff at PSSC are wonderful!!

I had my first visit yesterday. I was expecting to maybe have surgery 6 months down the road. I was told yesterday that I could expect July or August. Mostly it will depend on when I can get in for the psych eval. I've thought about surgery for many years but my insurance would never cover it. My husband had been saving for us to go to Costa Rica. But his insurance now covers bariatric surgery and all of my previous diet attempts count towards the 6 month diet. So now I'm both nervous and excited.

Best of luck to you! It's very scary but exciting too. I'm scheduled for July 8th!

Had to move to the July sleevers thread! Just got approved today, scheduled for July 8th! Good luck to all!!

Im.in the same boat Im hoping for this too and my last appt is Thursday as well GOOD LUCK HOPE WE GET IT!!! what insurance do u have if u don't mind me asking??

We have First Choice insurance. Still waiting to hear if I am approved! If not, I'm not giving up!!!

Hoping to be approved and sleeved by the last week of June. Final appointment with surgeon is Thursday and then they'll submit to insurance. Hoping for a fast approval so I can get my 2-week pre op diet underway. Best of luck to you!!

Thank goodness for everyone on this thread. I am on the final month of a 6-month insurance approval for my sleeve and have been insanely craving all of my old favorite foods. In fact, during this process I have not lost any weight and am afraid insurance might look at that and deny me. But the "food funeral" totally makes sense now. Thanks everyone!!