Who are all our August Sleevers? I am August 4th :001_wub:

I've said it before - and I'll say it again -- I believe this says it all ... it hangs in the hospital right as you enter the wing where Dr. Aceves' patients stay ... I know, too, that Dr. Acves believes that God is with him in the OR. Turn your fears over to a higher power.

:blink:My doctor did not tell me to take my nails off, but the anesteologist pre-op nurse said He requires them off! (sorry about the spelling):wink:

Hi guys,

I'm here in San Diego. We'll be crossing the border in the AM. I'm OK. We went out to dinner tonight and I told them to take the bread away from the table, much to DH's dismay. Tomorrow I go to the hospital and get all my tests. I'm between scared and excited. I know it will be OK..... and I'm feelin g good right now.:001_tt2:

:blink:My doctor did not tell me to take my nails off, but the anesteologist pre-op nurse said He requires them off! (sorry about the spelling):crying:

Hi guys,

I'm here in San Diego. We'll be crossing the border in the AM. I'm OK. We went out to dinner tonight and I told them to take the bread away from the table, much to DH's dismay. Tomorrow I go to the hospital and get all my tests. I'm between scared and excited. I know it will be OK..... and I'm feelin g good right now.:001_tt2:

Good luck, AJW! I'm sure it's going to go great! I'll be there next week, so it sounds like we'll just miss each other.

It's getting so close! I'm on full liquids today and tomorrow (clears tomorrow) and then Tuesday is the day.

I response to the earlier threads about nervousness and "What the heck am I doing?" thoughts: I haven't told very many people that I'm having surgery. Those who know have asked "are you excited/scared/nervous?" My response is "I'm at peace about it. So of the three, I think I'm just excited" I'm excited to start my new life... To be the best mom to my kids that I possibly can... To see how life changes for me.

Hi everyone,

We're here at the Lucerna after having the morning tests. All went smooth there. My new BFF Sergio held my hand during the blood draw. That was nice of him. We got here earlier than everyone else so I got the red carpet treatment, which was nice. We're relaxing at the hotel; it's like 1000 degrees outside, ugh! We'll have dinner at the Italian place tonight. I have not been eating "meals" as I'm on Medifast so the lunch sandwich I had stuffed me so I'm not hungry at all. Have to be at the hospital at 7:30 AM, Ernesto is picking everyone up at 7:00 AM, but since we drove down we'll just follow him over to the hospital and go from there. I expect the surgery to be uneventful and recovery to be easy. Just hope that 3 months from now I don't have issues like OregonDaisy did. I'll check with you after surgery and let you know how it went.

Sergio is great!! Enjoy your meal tonight, you will be fine. Good luck tomorrow.

My surgery date is August 10th, 4 days from now with Dr. Aceves. Very nervous and excited. Is anyone here going to be getting theirs done during this August 10th week? Speak up if you are.

Hi AJW, I am going to be in Mexicali for my 3 month follow-up testing on the 10th. I will try to look you up. Good luck on your surgery and the "new you' to follow. Hope to meet you. Carol

Hi everyone,

We're here at the Lucerna after having the morning tests. All went smooth there. My new BFF Sergio held my hand during the blood draw. That was nice of him. We got here earlier than everyone else so I got the red carpet treatment, which was nice. We're relaxing at the hotel; it's like 1000 degrees outside, ugh! We'll have dinner at the Italian place tonight. I have not been eating "meals" as I'm on Medifast so the lunch sandwich I had stuffed me so I'm not hungry at all. Have to be at the hospital at 7:30 AM, Ernesto is picking everyone up at 7:00 AM, but since we drove down we'll just follow him over to the hospital and go from there. I expect the surgery to be uneventful and recovery to be easy. Just hope that 3 months from now I don't have issues like OregonDaisy did. I'll check with you after surgery and let you know how it went.

You are going to do great. I can't wait to see your next update.

It's getting so close! I'm on full liquids today and tomorrow (clears tomorrow) and then Tuesday is the day.

I response to the earlier threads about nervousness and "What the heck am I doing?" thoughts: I haven't told very many people that I'm having surgery. Those who know have asked "are you excited/scared/nervous?" My response is "I'm at peace about it. So of the three, I think I'm just excited" I'm excited to start my new life... To be the best mom to my kids that I possibly can... To see how life changes for me.

What a great attitude to have. I wish I was so brave!

:blink:My doctor did not tell me to take my nails off, but the anesteologist pre-op nurse said He requires them off! (sorry about the spelling):crying:

I cut the ends at each side. That usually splits the acrylic and they are easier to get off. I know the stores have some remover you can soak your fingers in too.

If you use polish that says "not for acrylic nails" and soak your fingers in there they will soften up and come off easier.

Sergio is WONDERFUL -- they are all wonderful. It's hard to pick only one ... good luck tomorrow AJW - you'll do great I know.

OK, Carol, look forward to it.

I'm so not happy; I left my good white stretch jeans in San Diego or some damn place!! Guess it's a sign that I won't be that size for much longer.:crying:

Hi AJW, I am going to be in Mexicali for my 3 month follow-up testing on the 10th. I will try to look you up. Good luck on your surgery and the "new you' to follow. Hope to meet you. Carol

OK, Carol, look forward to it.

I'm so not happy; I left my good white stretch jeans in San Diego or some damn place!! Guess it's a sign that I won't be that size for much longer.:crying:

Maybe you forgot to pack them? (Thinking positive here) ... but if not, like your thought on the matter!

I wore them last night; they're probably still hanging in SD closet. To say I was scattered is the understatement.:crying:

Maybe you forgot to pack them? (Thinking positive here) ... but if not, like your thought on the matter!