My surgery date is December 7th. Anyone scheduled on or near that date? I figure I'll be able to decorate the house and do my shopping beforehand, then be in pretty good shape by the time Christmas rolls around.

Hello December Sleevers,

My sleeve date is December 30th and I think I am starting to get exxxcitied. They originally gave me January 17th which I havent gave a second thought about since they sent me the letter. Then they called me with a cancellation and it was for December 30th. I gladly excepted and although I still have a month to go it is starting to hit me that I will start my count down at the 1st of December. My stomach has butterflies. But again I am happy that I am going to be starting my new journey before the new year. Merry Sleeve Day everyone.

I am also having surgery on the sixth. I will say a little pray that your goes well. I am not looking forward to the month of December but the months to follow will be great! My husband keeps reminding me that next year I will be a loser. Ive tried to lose weight for ten long years and next year I will lose FOR GOOD!

Good luck to you. Hope to hear from you soon.

I'm glad I have a sleeve buddy to go thru this with. I will pray that your surgery goes smooth and recovery is fast and as painless as possible. I've been overweight my whole life and no matter what I do I can't get it off or stay off once I lose it. Good luck to you!

I just got my date this morning for the 29th! So excited!

I got a date of December 20th depending on if Cigna approves.

I'm so tired of waiting

Hi all - I haven't been to active on the boards here but I've been lurking a lot. I've recently finished my 3 month insurance requirements and am scheduled for December 14th - just waiting on insurance approval. Good luck to you all, I have to say I'm starting to get nervous.

OMG i just scheduled my surgery for December 8th, 2010 with Dr. Almanza, for $4400 at the Jerusalem Hospital. I am completely thrilled and terrified at the exact same time but, I think this will be the beginning a a wonderful change for the better. My mother has already agreed to go with me and so I plan to start my all liquid diet the day after Thanksgiving. I have started compiling the list of the things I need to bring with me and the things I need to buy. My husband has already taken off the week from work that I will be returning from the hospital so he and I will have a good bit of time to acclimate before things go back to normal. I am going nuts. I think I will take before pictures and measurements in the buff Thanksgiving Day and again on December 7th. Good Luck everyone!

Leesey,

I am having my surgery on Dec 20th by Dr. Almanza @Jerusalem hospital. Would you please let me know how it goes for you? I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

Did you have to wire money to a person or the hospital? If you don't mind me asking, who are you using as your "contact person"?

Thanks,

Sadiegirl

Sadiegirl,

I am paying via Paypal (I feel much safer with having a recourse if there are any issues), I will definitely let you know how it goes. How much research have you done? I found two people who had gone through this hospital and doctor before and they both had pretty positive experiences. One of the people ( a woman) took lotsa of pictures and documented her entire experience. But, I will definitely let you know how it goes for me. Why did you choose the 20th instead of sooner?

Leesey,

I am having my surgery on Dec 20th by Dr. Almanza @Jerusalem hospital. Would you please let me know how it goes for you? I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

Did you have to wire money to a person or the hospital? If you don't mind me asking, who are you using as your "contact person"?

Thanks,

Sadiegirl

Meeee I am a Dec sleever Dec 8!!

Mine is on dec 6 2010

I am scheduled for 12/3 and am currently on my 2 week liquid diet. Which by the way is rough, but I keep looking toward the huge upside.

I have to start my preop diet the day after Thanksgiving. I only have to do a 1 week liquid diet before surgery. So Thanksgiving is my last day to eat "real" food for a LONG time.

I will be on my liquid diet for thankgiving. Ugh!

I started my liquid diet today. I can have low fat cream soups, so I found a recipe online for a low fat Cream of Pumpkin soup. I bought my husband a Boston Market Turkey Medallion dinner and he is even going to wait to eat while I am out shopping tomorrow. One day down and 6 days to go for the diet. I can't wait.

I am scheduled for surgery Dec. 7th and have been on a light liquid diet for over two weeks. My diet consists of

1 optifast shake for breakfast

1 optifast bar for lunch

6ounce of meat for Dinner and veg.

So far I am down 30 lbs

Today is Thanksgiving and the house will be full of food and people.

I'm planning to avoid the food by disappearing at the appropriate times.

Hopefully POSTOP will be easier

Happy Holidays all

Scheduled and approved for December 7 with Dr. Vohra

Dec7 and I'm so ready!