LivLogic

How has your experience with them been? I just got finished with my first appointment there earlier this week. I have to do the 3 month supervised diet for my insurance' date=' so I have some time. I felt like the team was great except the front desk ladies.'

Edited to add: Athens, Georgia here, but going to Emory Midtown for surgery.[/quote']

It has been fantastic. I was sleeved on 10/24 and had a remarkable recovery, no complications and have already lost 10 pounds since being pumped full of IV fluids before I left the hospital. Dr.Singh, Meagan and all of the surgeons are amazing. You're in good hands!

Hi Elaine! I was sleeved yesterday at noon! I have to do my swallow study around lunch time today. I'll keep my fingers crossed for both of us.

I got sleeved this morning too! Doctor requires us to stay for 48 hours, but I'm feeling great. I've been on lots of walks with little to no pain

Thanks everyone! I will keep y'all updated! Lets do this!

You look great! Keep it up!

Surgery tomorrow at noon! I can't wait to be on the losers bench!

I'm from the Marietta/Kennesaw area and will be sleeved 10/24 at Emory Midtown!

Thursday! liquid diet has been rough, but a nice metal bootcamp.

I have a 10 day full liquid pre-op diet. It is the end of day 5 and I am down 8 pounds.

I had surgery on 10/4/2013 with Dr. Macik in Atlanta' date=' Ga.

Starting weight 269

Surgery weight 259

Current weight 248

I am still on my post op two weeks of Clear Liquids. So tired of broth:-)[/quote']

Atlanta & October Sleeve buddy! Hope you are feeling well!

SoSirena

Good to hear! You'll have to keep us updated on your progress. Did you order/go out and buy some Isopure/unjury or some type of Protein Powder for post surgery yet or are you going to wait?

Hey Molly! I'm a 23 year old October sleever too- 10/24! My liquid diet started today and I am already craving bread, but still motivated. How's it going? Are you ready for the big day?

yes. I've been on a modified Optifast diet since last Thursday. I start a 2 wk optifast only diet on the 10th. I've lost 8 lbs since last Thursday. What about you?

Get it girl! I have been on a reduced calorie diet since the 30th, but won't be starting my Clear Liquids until a week before, or 10/17.

MY SURGERY SISTER :-)

YES! Do you have a pre-op diet?

October 24th! Yay!

I had surgery in feb at emory. I had my group nut class then my last appt with surgeon. The week before surgery I had a pre op appt with the anaesthesiologist team and they did all my blood work. Then the following week I had surgery. I think it was about a months time to do all of that. Good luck to you!

Thanks for the insight! I hope all is going well!

I have made a spreadsheet of items that I need before my hospital stay.

Heating pad, small firm pillow or a bari bear, children's cutlery, comfy waistbandless PJs and going home clothes, Gas X strips, Chapstick, Dry Shampoo, Extension cord, Phone charger, Slippers, Robe, Front-Close bra, etc.

I am also going to get flavorless protien powder to start out with. I figure that way I can add it to chicken broth, beef broth or other clear fluids. I will probably get adventurous and try flavors after the first week or so.

I was a college athlete, so I feel your pain. I was always a big girl, but big (185) turned into... 326 pounds.

I had attempted to lose weight in the past with low carb diets and had some great success, but gained it all back plus some within a year. I look at the sleeve as a tool that can give me a good push towards sustainable healthful living. I also failed because I was losing weight for cosmetic reasons/cute clothing. It never worked out.

I think now that I have a great supportive and loving relationship, career goals and the desire to have a family someday, my health came to the forefront and I finally feel ready to tackle the challenge the right way.

I think my nerves stem from wanting to know the unknown. I want to know how I am going to feel, what I will feel like eating, how much weight I am going to lose, if I will lose hair, etc.

Normal "cold feet", I guess.

Hallelujah to THAT! I am kind of bummed that I will have to change up my traditional Halloween plans (Netherworld, Booze and Costume Parties) but, I have waited quite a while to make these lifestyle changes and it will allow me to see at least a dozen more halloweens in my lifetime.

Are you excited? How much planning have you done?

I feel a little behind. The last three months I have been looking forward to scheduling the surgery and now that it is creeping closer, I am getting nervous!

I am a newbie to VST. I am so excited I found a way to connect with other Atlanta Sleevers!

On monday, I got insurance approval. I am working with Emory Bariatric, I have my pre-op group NUT on September 30th. After that I will be scheduling my surgery with Dr. Lin.

On average, How long was the wait period is it between the group nutrition class to the actual surgery date?

I just got approved on Monday, I still have a pre-op nutrition appointment. Within 48 hours after that appointment, they contact the surgeon's secretary to schedule my surgery. I have no idea how soon my surgery date will be. I am hoping there will be a quick turn-around.