OK, I couldn't wait any longer. I have to see who else is scheduled for October. The closer it gets the more I'm looking forward to the surgery. Well, not the actual surgery.......but you understand what I mean. Is anyone going to have surgery in Tijuana on the 11th? I'm looking forward to possibly meeting someone from the message board during my trip. I know that I will be at the same recovery house that is used by Dr. Almanza. I keep thinking about all of the NSV's I'm looking forward to happening. I swear everyday I think of a new one. Today's is .....looking forward to not being so sweaty all of the time. :001_tongue:

Ugh I hate this low carb diet. I'm struggling pretty badly I just can't think of anything I want to eat that's low carbs except a ceaser salad : /

Howdy All,

I just got news that insurance and everything else is ready for my procedure on October 19 in Austin by Dr. Ganta. I am now nervous as hell about it, but at the same time looking forward to it too!

Regards,

Right on Geek! I think we all have terrible nerves about now but also excitement!

OMG PEOPLE!!!! im getting my sleeve in only 3 more days!!!!!!!!

my pre op diet is clear liquids 3 days before... and so right now im finished my 2nd day... its really hard to only consume CLEAR liquids because i sometimes feel SOO hungry! but i just cannot wait til that feeling is obliterated!! hahah! cant wait to let you all know how i am progression POST OP!!!!! <3

less than 2 weeks to go!!!

I pick up my Optifast on Friday 1 Oct. Start on the 5th and surgery on the 19th...

Connie :thumbup:

when r you guys starting your preop diets?... I feel so out of control right now with food... I just eat whatever I crave because I feel like its my last chance.... Oh man I need some advice as to when I should make the switch?

I am on Day 2 of preop diet! Today was alot harder even though I get to eat food at dinner. The hunger between lunch and dinner is overwhelming but today I shampooed my carpets and furniture. I can't move now since I can't take my medicine for fibromyalgia anymore so tomorrow ought to be pretty interesting getting out of bed. I lost 4 lbs overnight. That keeps me going. So 23lbs down since the end of July! Woohoo!!!

I'm leaving on a jet plane!!... In 9 hrs I will be on a plane headed across north america to tj!!! I'm starving it feels like lol so I'm anxious to get my sleeve and get on with it already!

Hello Everyone!

My M.D. Reschedule my surgery date to October 14. I told him I had a salad 3 days before my surgery. I was struggling with my liquid diet. Now I am getting back on track.

I'm gonna fly in to SD cali on the 7th and my surgery is on the 8th. Are there no other Aceves patients going to be there at that time? I'd really like to meet someone while I'm down there.

Hey, maybe I can meet you when you come to San Diego on Oct 7?

I'm gettin sleeved October 8th in Arkansas. My pre-op diet is full liquids for two weeks. I am struggling on my 4th day. Had severe headaches, nausea, and my reflux is horrible. I've double my reflux medicine and it has helped. We're all gonna make it, we just have to put our minds to it and picture ourselves in those little skinny people clothes, lol. Good luck to all of you!!

Coreyandbrett

Make sure you stick to your liquids, I had to reschedule my diet because I had a salad 3 days before my surgery I start struggling also. Now I am on track. My new surgery date is October 14.:thumbup:

sleeveorbust looks like your starting us October sleevers. Good Luck tomorrow and keep us updated.

Looks like I'll be an October Sleeve... I went back to the surgeon today to discuss the results of my endoscopy and to finalize my procedure choice. I did choose the VSG. I'm getting submitted to insurance today and was told I would be given a surgery date early next week. I was also told that they're only scheduling 1-2 weeks out which means I should be in the OR in 2-3 weeks.

I'll post the date as soon as I know .... Starting the pre-op diet and I'm so excited :thumbup1:

My date is also Oct. 11th. I am emotionally ready I think. My pre-op diet is playing havoc w/ my blood sugar, but my diabetes is the main reason I'm having the surgery. At the rate I'm going, I will weigh under 200lbs when I go into surgery. My son is freaking out because he thinks I can just continue to lose weight on my own and not have the surgery. I know myself and I will not be able to maintain this. After nearly 30 years of being obese to morbidly obese, I am ready for this. Glad that I do not have to go out of country for surgery, but wish you the very best. Dr. Aceves ? must be really great based on all the posts on this site. Wishing the best for you and may God bless.

I was also out of control w/ the idea of "I must eat while I can" I started my pre-op liquid diet w/ one Atkins type meal per day. I have very few hungry days!! This is my second trip through pre-op diet due to a last minute insurance denial then 6 mos. they reversed themselved after appeal! It has been a terrible emotional rollercoaster, but the end is in sight. Only 11 more days!! Hope you get some relief!