NewMe_2014

I just got my tentative surgery date today... August 25th! It won't be set in stone until my final review appointment on the 11th, but my tests are all great so there shouldn't be any roadblocks at the review. I've been on a 1,000 calorie diet, 100 g of Protein and under 80 carbs per day for the last few weeks. I've been told that I'll need to cut my carbs down to under 20 per day as of the 6th for the pre-op diet but they didn't mention anything about doing liquid only.
I will stock up on my Vitamins and some Protein shakes at my consent signing appointment on the 13th. I've already purchased a sample pack of the shakes they sell and some from unjury so that I can figure out what I like best.
Glad to be joining the August sleeve group!!

I had my seminar appointment almost exactly one month ago and my first surgical appointment just over two weeks ago. I'm self-pay so I don't have to wait 3-6 months on medical monitored diet, but I did start my medical monitored diet right after my first medical appointment.
So far I've had my initial appointment with the surgeon, psychologist and dietitian. An appointment with my primary care who ordered all of my blood and urine tests. An endoscopy, and today I had my second appointment with my dietitian and psychologist. My next steps are a final review appointment with the surgeon that I'm hoping to schedule for next week and then my consent appointment which will be two weeks prior to surgery. I can't believe this will be happening in a month or so!
I'm down 11 pounds on the diet they gave me just two weeks ago. It's exciting and terrifying all at once.
Good luck on your journey!

Thanks Cowgirl Jane for your support and words of wisdom. I have my surgeon(s), a gastroenterologist and the NUT all on top of my case checking in all the time. I have them all baffled. I just pray for an end in sight. I want no regrets, but I can't say that right now. But with my friends here, I know anything is possible. Thanks for being one of them!

Another Washingtonian here. I don't have a date yet, waiting for my final review appt with my surgeon and then we will get scheduled. I'm hoping for the end of August, but I don't honestly know how far out they are scheduling. I'll be going to Swedish First Hill.
I'm self-pay so it's all happening very fast. I've thought about this and researched for years but finally made the decision to do it and I'm happy excited and terrified at the same time.

Another Washingtonian here. I don't have a date yet, waiting for my final review appt with my surgeon and then we will get scheduled. I'm hoping for the end of August, but I don't honestly know how far out they are scheduling. I'll be going to Swedish First Hill.
I'm self-pay so it's all happening very fast. I've thought about this and researched for years but finally made the decision to do it and I'm happy excited and terrified at the same time.

Welcome. I did the same. I came & continue to come on this site everyday. I started this journey last August and went through enough red tape to last a lifetime. (lol) I finally got my date (same as yours) August 13th. I also live in WA state and having my surgery at Overlake in Bellevue.. At this point I am so beyond ready. I'm hoping I'm as successful as many here on this site. A couple of years ago I had my gallbladder removed and I was so stressed out but it was a piece of cake. And can remember thinking that was the best surgery ever. easy recovery and NO more attacks!!! I am really trying to stay focused on the positive and I'm sure I'll be a bundle of nerves when I walk through the hospital doors.. I have a great support team and I think that is helping me a lot and remember to just keep my eye on the prize (my end results). Wishing you all the luck.. Please keep us posted on your journey!!!