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Got my surgery date 1/11/16, next Monday. On Week 2 of Pre-op diet (all liquid). So excited and ready for it.

Mine is the 11th. Can't wait!

No problem.

Yes, they put you to sleep. It's a lighter anesthetic though. At first I hated the idea of the 6 months, but now that they are passed (and it went by fast)- I am glad for them. It not only helped me plan and understand further, but I also got to know the PA Sarah better and loved her.

@@LadyWarren That's great. It was quite the process but I am excited to have the surgery. I had to complete 6 months of nutrition visits, psy eval, sleep study, cardio work up, and upper GI scope. I will keep you posted. Dr. Bruce is very upfront and tells you like it is, which I appreciate.

I am in Raleigh area. I am going through Bariatric Specialists of NC- Dr. Bruce. I started my journey in June and am approved through Highmark BCBS and waiting my final pre-op visit to schedule. I am hopeful to get it done before the end of December. I will be having it done at Rex.

I got my approval last week as well. I am hoping to schedule by the end of December. I have my final appointment with the surgeon next week and that is when I get my surgery date. I hope all goes well for you.

Good luck to you as well @@tcon

Am in NC getting sleeved hopefully in November. Dr. Bruce with Bariatric Specialists is surgeon. Have to do 6 months pre op diet beforehand. I've completed psych, ultrasound, chest X-ray, 1 nutrition group, sleep study, and 2 monthly appts so far. @@tcon how has the process been for you so far?