SleevedSoulSistah

Yup it looks like we’re closing out the month strong!


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I Just got my date 2/28. Start the pre-op diet day after Valentines Day. Seems like there are a lot of us with that day. Support!

NYC employee with GHI. Went to White Plains Hospital and highly recommend it. The surgeon top notch as is the staff. The RN that coordinates the program is very competent and returns all inquiries in a timely manner. The hospital itself was the best. They are now part of the Montefiore Hospital Network. It's a six-month process with monthly visits to a nutritionist, pulmonary specialist, need an endoscopy, visit a psychiatrist and attend one group session.

Thanks I'm in the Bronx too. I went to the seminar for montefiore last week. I called the day after to schedule a consult and they said they don't have any available until the last week of April. I didn't want to wait that long to even start the process and get all the info. So I heard this lady saying Jacobi was really good win tht so I called Jacobi and asked when their consult appt were scheduled for. They said u have to do their seminar and at the Seminar you will schedule right then and there for the consult within 1-3weeks. The seminar is tomorrow. So will see how that's goes but I still scheduled the consult with monte in April just in case i still and to stick with monte

Your surgery is the day after me I’m 2/28!


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Yay, that's amazing! Having a WLS buddy is going to be great. The only thing I'm stressing about is the fact I might get my period day of surgery, lol

Hello my name is Dee.
I’ve trolled on here (in a good way) to get, what I’ve found to be some very useful information. I’ve started my journey in November with my first appointment weighing in at 358 (I’m 5’8”) My second appointment was 12/21/17 and I lost 4lbs. Third appointment I just had 1/30 and I was down another 2lbs. My last and final appointment is 2/13 ( I do have nutrition and psych evaluation 2/7) then after that off to the insurance company (Aetna) to be approved. I’ve fluctuated so much with my weight. I’m super excited that I’ve FINALLY made this decision and so is my husband, whom by the way had his sleeve done in September and he’s down 94lbs and looks amazing! We support each other and that’s what matters but I also would love the outside positive influences from you guys I look forward to sharing this experience.

YES! Last day of Feb but it still counts. Feb 28th, 2018.

Hey everyone today is Feb 1st an i have officially been sleeved. Everything went well but my stomach feels very sored. Good luck to you all.

Hi ! I’m new. I’m scheduled for Feb 15th.


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February 12th here too!

Feb 12Th! I am so excited!

Just had my surgery on the 29 came home next day I'm sore and thirsty.but over all moving around pretty good

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Everyone says keep moving and the gas will go away sooner so keep on even if it's at a fast hobble. Before long me and all the pre-surg will be joining you and you're our trail guide, you'll 'be there to say"that's how it was" to us. Keep up the good work, you're our veteran now. Now relax and try to get some good quality rest,you hear?

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Hello everyone. My surgery date is February 28th! I’m super nervous.

I'm in NY sleeved 1/22/18. Live in Rockland County NY. Feel free to message me
Tara

Same here queens and I'm getting sleeved on Monday. Love to keep in touch with any NY sleevers. IG liamebane

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I asked my team and they said why would we have you take nail polish off? When I explained the capillary thing I had read on here they laughed and said we have plenty of instruments to keep tabs on that.

So yeah definitely ask.

My standard pre-op instructions said no nail polish. I asked a pre-op nurse (when I was having pre-admission testing done) and she said it was fine to leave my gel manicure on. It’s worth asking!

I just followed you my signature below is my IG name.


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One physical sign your surgical team sometimes looks at to determine how you're doing...is capillary refill in your extremities. If you press a nail bed, it will go white and you can tell the circulation is good if it flushes right back to pink. If it stays white, there could be a problem with circulation in that limb.
Best to leave the polish off your toes, too. Sorry.

Me too I’m 2/28/18


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Having mines of Feb14 . I hope I get approve !!!!

Well good luck with your date. I just got my date today for March 1st. Hang in there it will come through.

Thanks so much SleevedSoulSistah! I’m a little nervous but I’m also looking forward to change and having a tool to better myself.