Sleevemetoo15

I know, just really anxious. Can't wait to start my journey to a better quality of life. Already made lits of changes to prepare. Everyone in our group has dates and I'm so glad for them. But makes me want mine badly too. ????

@@Sleevemetoo15 I will be having my surgery at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox

I'm also from Chicago, there are two other ladies from Chicago... where are you having your surgery?

Hello... I'm a possible August or September sleever here. I started the journey 5/20...after my medical consult with the surgeon, Nutritionist, and Psychiatrist... I was a cigarette smoker, so my surgeon told me he wants me smoke free for 3 months. I haven't picked up a cigarette since 5/25. I was order labs and a sleep study, which I got my labs done and the earliest for the study is 8/7... my pre-determination letter was sent on 6/9 and I received my approval today 6/18. I also have a prep session on 8/10, which I believe will be the day my preop diet starts... just a feeling. I can't schedule until after my sleep study. Once I schedule the surgery, I'll also schedule my nutritionist visit to go over pre and post op nutrition.... and an anesthesia visit. The process is moving fairly faster, because I work for the hospital the is doing the surgery and my insurance is hospital insurance (private *** network). I'm really excited... I'm currently 275lbs bmi of 43.6 and my goal is 145-150lbs...

also from Chicago

I'm from Chicago and just got sleeved 7/21. Dr. Hussain was my Dr and I had no complaints. Very professional and attentive and I love his entire team!

Wow thanks I have an appointment with my PCP right behind my appointment on 8/3 with Dr

I am getting excited about my choice in Drs

I'm having mine done at U of C in Hyde park...

I'm Yody and I'm in the city of Chicago. Going for my pre-evaluation on 8/3

I'm great... ready to get thus sleeve.... I'm super excited

I'm from the Chicago Northshore suburbs. I had my bypass done on 6/24. How are you?

Its a barium swallow. You swallow the most thickest barium first, than quickly swallow this poprock type stuff too blow up your stomach, than swallow a thinner barium... all of which is very nasty... because your trying no to throw all this stuff up, because if the poprocks. All while your doing this they're taking pictures of your esophagus and stomach. My opinion, this test it the worst... next to lumbar punture or spinal tap.

I'm starting to buy everything I will need pre op and post op. All Vitamins, Protein powders, nutri ninja, promixxer, dual Water bottles for Protein Shakes and smoothies... also a 32oz water bottle, gas-x, and a few things to add to my overnight bag. I'm planning to go grocery shopping a few days before for my Jello, broths, crystal light, and popsicles.... all sugar free of course. I like to plan ahead and be organized ...lol

Hey September Sleever's! I'm with you : )
Surgery date September 10, 2015.
Having difficulty sticking with the pre-op meal plan but making small changes slowly. Hoping I can get on track. Look forward to hearing about your journey's!

it did me like that for 20 mins... try logging in online a few times... not the app

it did me like that for 20 mins... try logging in online a few times... not the app

I just got off the phone with the surgeon's office… I'm officially on the schedule for September 8th!!! And I've also put in my leave request at work and scheduled my pre-op visit with the surgeon & nutritionist for August 20th. I'll get more details then, but at my initial visit they told me that they do a 2 week pre-op low carb diet.
I can't believe this is really happening! I'm so excited!!

I was told to shrink your liver

As a member of this thread and our new FB secret group we share great stuff here but we've become truly friends with each other on the FB page. Even with support from our families, nothing compares to the support of others going thru almost identical preparation and near the same timeline. It's great!

I agree. Coming fast, but still so slow. Lol.

I also work a desk job so I think 11 days will be ok, If not I will have to suck it up! LOL
I just can't believe that we are half way thru July!!! That school goes back in just a few weeks too!
Time seems to be flying on one hand and going in slowwwwwwwwwww motion on the other!

Looks like we have quite a few August/September sleevers. Makes me feel a little less anxious knowing I am not alone in this. For a surgery date I am shooting for the beginning of September, during the long holiday weekend. It's after my son's birthday, before mine and before all the big holidays. I haven't had any blood work or tests yet. I am anxiously awaiting the next steps.

Hello... I'm a possible August or September sleever here. I started the journey 5/20...after my medical consult with the surgeon, Nutritionist, and Psychiatrist... I was a cigarette smoker, so my surgeon told me he wants me smoke free for 3 months. I haven't picked up a cigarette since 5/25. I was order labs and a sleep study, which I got my labs done and the earliest for the study is 8/7... my pre-determination letter was sent on 6/9 and I received my approval today 6/18. I also have a prep session on 8/10, which I believe will be the day my preop diet starts... just a feeling. I can't schedule until after my sleep study. Once I schedule the surgery, I'll also schedule my nutritionist visit to go over pre and post op nutrition.... and an anesthesia visit. The process is moving fairly faster, because I work for the hospital the is doing the surgery and my insurance is hospital insurance (private *** network). I'm really excited... I'm currently 275lbs bmi of 43.6 and my goal is 145-150lbs...

Hi all! I was scheduled for surgery on August 19 but our insurance changed their coverage requirements from 2 months to 6 months nutritional counseling. Feeling frustrated that I have to wait until September/October...everything happens for a reason, right? I'm so ready!!