L-in-NJ

I feel exactly the same L-in-NJ!!! I'm anxious but not nervous (yet)! I am 2 weeks and a few days away from my "new birthday" I'm in Jersey too. Surgery with Dr. Abkin.

I am exactly 3 weeks away from my surgery and I've been open about having the surgery with my family, friends and co-workers. As the days grow closer I having been getting asked "Are you nervous?". My answer has been "no but that could change". Right now I am filled with anticipation and excitement to begin a whole new healthier chapter of my life. I am looking forward to being able to do things that I couldn't do because of my weight. I think that has been my focus thru this whole process. I'm sure my nerves will kick in a little as my surgery date gets closer but I hope to maintain my excitement.

I firmly believe that one should NOT have the surgery unless they are sure they want and can follow the required life afterwards. As in most things, the surgery is generally safe and effective, but life, well, life is hard!

I was nervous/excited/scared when I made the decision, but after I committed to the surgery, I calmed down because I knew that I was going to go through with it - no matter what.

I am exactly 3 weeks away from my surgery and I've been open about having the surgery with my family, friends and co-workers. As the days grow closer I having been getting asked "Are you nervous?". My answer has been "no but that could change". Right now I am filled with anticipation and excitement to begin a whole new healthier chapter of my life. I am looking forward to being able to do things that I couldn't do because of my weight. I think that has been my focus thru this whole process. I'm sure my nerves will kick in a little as my surgery date gets closer but I hope to maintain my excitement.

Wow you cancelled after (most likely) so much waiting and hard work to get to that point? Are you able to reschedule?
I asked myself also what you wrote but as the post above says, sleeve is fairly new and not used hardly as much as the RNY was 5+ years ago... so that's why you won't see much if any 5+ year sleevers out there... also it's been suggested to me that people who have WLS are usually into the online forums and post about their experiences for probably the first 2-3 years, then lose interest and drop off because they've gotten used to and settled into their new life. So that could be another reason for not seeing many veteran experiences out there.
I've just gotten approved for the procedure after 5 months of process and red tape - while I am also nervous and have my concerns, I'm convinced that the outcome will surely be better than my current physical state and quality of life. I'm stoked and can't wait

I am exactly 3 weeks away from my surgery and I've been open about having the surgery with my family, friends and co-workers. As the days grow closer I having been getting asked "Are you nervous?". My answer has been "no but that could change". Right now I am filled with anticipation and excitement to begin a whole new healthier chapter of my life. I am looking forward to being able to do things that I couldn't do because of my weight. I think that has been my focus thru this whole process. I'm sure my nerves will kick in a little as my surgery date gets closer but I hope to maintain my excitement.

Hello Congratulations on your surgery date! Excitement is definitely a better a better emotion to start the adventure with. An adventure it certainly is as each day I have small NSV's (non scale victory). Easier to move, clothes loosing up, etc. I am 3 weeks out from surgery and had similar questions asked by it seemed like everyone that I knew as the surgery date got closer. My typical response was "no, I've researched it thoroughly and I am confident this is what I need to do". Once people saw that I was confident about it they backed off a little. I go back to work next week and am expecting a deluge of "how much have you lost?" LOL - much better question given all that effort put forth to make it happen.

yes I need to lose at least that as well.

I have my surgery scheduled for 12/2!!!! I'm so excited and nervous. My first surgery!!! I have over 200 lbs to lose! Any other big losers here?

Hey dec sleevers my surgery is dec 4th yay!!!

congrats!!!

I thought was really funny lol. Enjoy!

I thought was really funny lol. Enjoy!

Cool, let's definitely keep in touch!

This my Hercules. He is 4 years old today. We just got back from a trip to Petsmart for some birthday toys.

So Monday will be 9 months since my surgery (Surgery date was Jan 21st.). I started at 360lbs with a 54bmi. Was in 4XL shirts and size 44-46 pants/shorts. After 9 months I have lost 140lbs now weighing 220lbs and my bmi is right around 30ish. I am now in a XL shirts and in a size 32 pants/shorts.
I workout almost everyday of the week from running, the gym, and Jiu-Jitsu.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask. I am very open and love to help.
Here are some pictures

I thought was really funny lol. Enjoy!

I thought was really funny lol. Enjoy!

Thanks Atlanta Red. It was a little disappointing but I believe everything happens just when it's supposed to happen so December it is. And yes we will all be even more fabulous for the new year!!

Welcome to our group! Must have been hard to postpone after getting everything done! At least you'll be able to get it in before the end of the year! Great new starts for all of us!

Hello everyone. I am scheduled for December 4th. I was approved back in August but due to family health issues and the start of a new position at work I had to push my date back but I'm all set. I just found this site a few days ago while going revisiting information about the surgery. I'm grateful for all of your posts. They have been very insightful. I was feeling somewhat disconnected because of the delay of my surgery. I went they all my clearances and weight management program from March - July and since then I haven't really have had any real significant contact or activity regarding the surgery with anyone. I have my nutrition class and pre admission testing on the 21st of November. I had fallen off the weight management a bit since my last appointment in June but I have placed myself back on it and am using the tools I've learned. I will have to go thru a pre op diet once I have my appt. so no thanksgiving for me this year but I'm very okay with that. I'm really looking forward to my day in December.

Thanks and yes we are but it's worth it =). My mom has to get open heart surgery at the end of this month so we are having a family dinner next weekend. That will serve as our holiday family time for this year.

Welcome L-in-NJ...looks like we are both passing up the bird this year!!!

Hello everyone. I am scheduled for December 4th. I was approved back in August but due to family health issues and the start of a new position at work I had to push my date back but I'm all set. I just found this site a few days ago while going revisiting information about the surgery. I'm grateful for all of your posts. They have been very insightful. I was feeling somewhat disconnected because of the delay of my surgery. I went they all my clearances and weight management program from March - July and since then I haven't really have had any real significant contact or activity regarding the surgery with anyone. I have my nutrition class and pre admission testing on the 21st of November. I had fallen off the weight management a bit since my last appointment in June but I have placed myself back on it and am using the tools I've learned. I will have to go thru a pre op diet once I have my appt. so no thanksgiving for me this year but I'm very okay with that. I'm really looking forward to my day in December.