drsuzie63

I have one more hoop but surgeon is expecting by mid-Nov in Jacksonville. I leave in Quitman near Valdosta.

I live in a small city in southern Georgia. I am having surgery in Jacksonville FL. I am hoping to connect with a couple of people in the region who have had the sleeve or are going to have the sleeve.

Hi,

I am waiting for couple of final test before getting surgery date for the sleeve. I am wondering if there is anyone in the southern part of GA or northern part of FL who is having the surgery or have had the surgery. I would like to connect with someone in my area. My surgeon is in Jacksonville, 2 hours away.

Congrats!!

Yes Kelly I am pretty concerned about the diet. I have gone one day with liquids at times and always feel very weak. With my doctor, I hear they push special Protein options like protein Jello? Haven't been to the class yet but I know the protein thing should help some. I also understand the weight starts to come off quickly? And that keeps people encouraged. Guess we will see,huh? I'm trying to take one step at a time because I know this is right for me right now. I'd be curious to know anyone's age? I just turned 50. Anyone else doing this late like me? Sheri

Hi I turned 51 at the end of June. I am hoping for a Late September or early October date.

Prayers for both of you. Can't wait to hear how it goes. I have at least 4 more weeks to wait.

Im 33 and 5'9 weighed 456 pre surgery, weighed 445 surgery day (7/22/14) and now weigh 416 lost 40lbs since this whole thing started. Lost about 30lbs after surg. Its worth it.

I am just beginning my journey. I was 433. The dr started me on a low carb diet about 2 weeks ago. I have lost 10lbs. It hasn't been as bad as I thought. I will have to step down to the pre op liquid diet two weeks before the surgery which won't be until Oct. I am glad to read about your experience. I have been concerned because I was over 400. My heaviest weight was 465.

Thanks for sharing!