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Hi Everyone I'm a January sleever too on the 7th Jan sounds mad but really looking forward to it I know my surgeon has donr over 850 sleeves alone so pretty sure he might have perfected the surgery by now............................lol I don't know how to join your group I'm new here but please let me know and anyone who wants to add me as a friend please do I will keep my blog up to date as the private hospital I'm going to has internet access and hope to put pictures on too.

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Hi everyone, I am penciled in for Jan 29th but I'm currently trying to hurdle the money issue. Is this i worth the money and putting my family without any safety net and some debt. I got through the other emotions now i just have to come to terms with this. Any encouraging word or words of wisdom would be helpful.

good luck it will be worth every penny I paid myself too

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Hi guys! My date is Jan 20th! It feels so close..yet so far. I'd love to stay in touch with you guys and hear about your journey! From my understanding, I don't have a pre-op diet at all, just nothing after midnight the night before surgery.

I'm also having it done on the 20th!

Good luck

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Wow!

So many January folks! It would be cool to have us all on a calendar, so we can keep track of who's getting the surgery when....Good luck everyone.

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Hi all,

Am scheduled for Jan 27 in Louisiana. Type I diabetic hoping to get better control. Cautiously excited. Ready to feel better and get healthier!

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Hi all,

Am scheduled Jan 27 in Louisiana. Type I diabetic. Cautiously excited. Ready to feel better and get healthier.

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Hi I'm Cathy, and I had my gastric sleeve done on January 3rd. So far, so good. A little sore, very thirsty, not at all hungry, and tired. I just keep sipping and sipping the Isopure (Apple Melon is not bad at all) and walking and walking. A bit hard to get out of bed because my abdomin is sore where they pulled the stomach out the one hole. I've got a very low-grade fever they told me not to worry about unless it gets up to 100.5. They said not to force all the Fluid they recommended the first few days - just keep sipping. When I have to cough, I have to press on the one wound with a pillow. that helps alot. I haven't gotten on the scale yet. Not worried. How can you not lose weight when you haven't eaten in 4 days! I am taking 3 weeks off work (using vacation). This is a very exciting time! I'm going to be 48 on January 8th. I started this journey at 222 pounds

There may already be a January 2011 Group on here somewhere and if so i will delete this one and join. But just in case, I thought I would start one so that those of use getting sleeved next months can become and stay connected.

About me....

I am 40 year old single mom of a 9 year old son. i recently hit 300 pounds, which I have been trying to avoid for a few years now.

I made a decision to get a LapBand at the beginning of this month. As I explored that decision, I decided to go with the Sleeve instead.

I have completed my sleep studies (Yep, got to go in twice! Last one last night...with a CPAP), I've had my psych eval, and I had my consult. I am self pay so it all seems to be moving so quickly and smoothly. I really feel for those who have to deal with insurance. I truly wish it were easier for you.

I cannot tell you the feeling I felt yesterday when I got the call with my date. January 13!

I am going on a cruise with family for Christmas and spending New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with my son in Orlando. We get back on January 2 and then I have my pre-op appointment on the 3. I will start my 10 day pre-op diet and then before I know it THE DAY will be here.

I hope there are a lot of January 2011 Sleevers out there!

ThatDudesMom

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Hi Liz. I was not on a pre-op diet. I think it depends on your starting weight and BMI. One of my friends had a lot more weight to lost than me (over 150 pounds more) and the same sugeon put her on a pre-surgery diet.

I am having my sleeve done on January 5th with Doctor Corvala in Tijuana. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I do have one question though was anyone else put on a pre-op diet?

I was not and I have heard you are supposed to be so I am wondering why?

Thanks

Liz

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January 29th w/Dr. Aceves. Scared and many questions!:blink:

Hi, I'm with Dr. Aceves too. I am headed down to San Diego tomorrow and my surgery is on Friday 1/7 (yay! so excited!!!). I will post an update about how it all went once I'm back home on the 10th. I did a lot of research to pick my surgeon and am sure Dr. Aceves is a very good choice. Lots of people here had him do their sleeve and love him. I think you will be in very good hands!

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Hi, I'm with Dr. Aceves too. I am headed down to San Diego tomorrow and my surgery is on Friday 1/7 (yay! so excited!!!). I will post an update about how it all went once I'm back home on the 10th. I did a lot of research to pick my surgeon and am sure Dr. Aceves is a very good choice. Lots of people here had him do their sleeve and love him. I think you will be in very good hands!

Congratulations and best wishes to you on a safe trip and a pain-free surgery! Please post all the details on your return home!

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Hi all, I'm officially on the losing bench. I was sleeved yesterday afternoon and got to come home this morning. It's nice to be able to relax at home. I wasn't very prepared for waking up from the general anesthesia. I was in a lot of pain and it didn't subside too quickly. But now I'm home and able to relax and rest a little more. Good luck everyone!

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Hi all, I'm officially on the losing bench. I was sleeved yesterday afternoon and got to come home this morning. It's nice to be able to relax at home. I wasn't very prepared for waking up from the general anesthesia. I was in a lot of pain and it didn't subside too quickly. But now I'm home and able to relax and rest a little more. Good luck everyone!

I'm so happy for you! My BIG DAY is a week from tomorrow. Take it easy, and keep us updated!

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Hi all, I'm officially on the losing bench. I was sleeved yesterday afternoon and got to come home this morning. It's nice to be able to relax at home. I wasn't very prepared for waking up from the general anesthesia. I was in a lot of pain and it didn't subside too quickly. But now I'm home and able to relax and rest a little more. Good luck everyone!

Congrats, yay!!!! Best of success to you! Keep us posted on how you're doing!

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