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I received my phone call from the Dr. office today that I am to be at the Hospital at 11:30. Looks like I will get to sleep in on my first day off work. I have been suffering a headache all day, but other then that I am feeling pretty excited. That is even after watching two videos of the sleeve surgery on Youtube. I think it grossed my husband out, but I found it pretty interesting to see what exactly they are going to do. I do feel like I have researched and prepared these last 6 months about as much as possible.

So this pass Thursday was support group at the Barbaric's.Office. The place was packed! Between post Surgery and pre surgery patients and some support friends there had to be 200 people in that room. This month there was a panel of 6 people who had the surgery 8 months out or longer. We had about an hour of question and answer time. It was so helpful to hear their experiences and see how well they were doing. I am looking forward to one day sharing my success story. I was lucky enough to spend this weekend at the beach. It was a challenge to not want all the great food on the boardwalk, but I was strong. The 11th is fast approaching, I can hardly wait to start this next phase of the journey.

You look great! I can relate to turning 50. I turn 50 in January. My surgery is this Wednesday, the 11th of September. I am have loss 50 pounds pre surgery and am ready to see what the results will be post surgery. Any tips to get through the first stage of post surgery?

Today I met with my surgeon. This was the second time of every talking with him. The first time was 6 months ago. I was excited to go back in and show him how hard I have worked these past 6 months. The nurse was so nice and so positive. She complimented my dress and said too bad it won't fit you much longer. : ) Happy thought! I weighed in at 222 making it a total of 48 pounds loss since my first appointment last February! Dr. Ku came in and was so great to talk with. He said he could hardly recognize me from the photo that they had taken back on that first appointment. (New hair style, new hair color, and weight loss). The Dr. went over my test results from my EKG and Blood work. Everything was in the normal ranges. So it is full steam ahead. The next time I will see Dr. Ku will be Wednesday morning September 11th for SURGERY! After work today I went to savemart and stocked up on my vitamins, Calcium Citrate, B12 and protein mix. Everything came to $160. That was painful, but think of the grocery money that we won't be spending, not to mention eating out. I have been getting a lot of support from my co-workers at work. I am glad I shared about my surgery, because at first I wasn't so sure I wanted anyone to know. Now I tell everyone who will listen!

I had a lot of the same worries when I first started this process. But I know the good benefits will make it all worth it and the other things will work themselves out. I also didn't tell anyone about my decision for several months. I just didn't want to hear any negative comments. Now I am telling everyone and it just doesn't matter to me what people think because I know for me this is the right choice. I met with my surgeon today and have completed all pre-surgery testing. After work today I went and bought all my vitamins and protein and other supplies. I am excited and ready for September 11th. Keep posting!

I've been thinking of you. Glad you are doing well.

I love my fitbit flex. It really motivates me to get my five miles in each day. Being that I sit at a desk all day, I never really realized how few steps I used to take. The sleep mode has motivated me to get to bed earlier and I use the silent alarm to wake up. Love it!

I am one week out from going on my pre-op diet. Be encouraged! we are all getting close to our surgery dates!

Hello, Nice to meet all of you other September Sleevers! I am so ready for my surgery! I had a 6 month wait for my insurance so I feel I have been preparing for awhile now. Three cheers for all of us making it this far. Here's to the rest of the journey!

Well I thought my surgery date was set... until I received a phone call today asking if I could change my surgery date from Sept. 16th to Sept. 11th! That is not what I wanted to hear. I have plans to go to the shore with 6 friends on Sept, 6-8. I can still go, but it won't be nearly as fun going on a liquid diet! I have to start liquid diet Sept. 4th. Bummer! I know I should not be complaining, because I have been looking forward to this surgery, but the 16th was just the perfect date for me. Both with projects I have going at work, and with my husband having off to go with me. There is already someone on his team out the 11th so it is questionable if they will give him off. If I didn't change to the 11th my next choice was 9/30. On a more happy note, I got a letter today that my Insurance co gave approval for surgery!

Six months of waiting and today I was able to schedule my surgery. 28 days from now I will being heading to LGH for a procedure called the Sleeve Gasrectomy. I feel so excited! I have met with my nutritionist once a month for the last 6 months, and have really come a long way in the way that I think about food. I have attended cooking demos, support groups, met with a behavior Specialist and had one on one instruction on strength building. The results I have lost 45 pre surgery pounds. I am so ready for the next step.

I read your entry and It inspired me to blog. I have been on here for months mostly just reading and trying to soak in information. But I should be writing down my journey so I can look back at it. I hope all goes well for you. I started in February and my insurance requires at 6 month wait, with monthly meetings with my nutritionist. I have lost 45 pounds. I have my last visit on the 16th. Now I just have to wait for the scheduler to call with my surgery date. I am so ready for this to get moving! Best of wishes to you. I will enjoy reading your blog to see how you are doing!

You are so close to surgery! It is a long wait, I find out my surgery date this Friday. Good luck to you! How do you make your choc. pudding?

Congratulations for making it this far. I'll be anxious to hear your progress. I am still waiting for my surgery date.

That is exciting that your surgery date is set. My six month wait is up and I find out my surgery date next Friday. I heard here at my hospital they are booking six weeks out. I am tired of waiting and ready for this next step. I look forward to hearing how your experience goes. Keep posting.