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

Finally getting over here. I'm tentatively scheduled for 1/25. My preop appt is on the 19th, so we'll know for sure what's what then.

A little about me? My name is Selena but all my friends call me Sen. The last time I weighed (last summer some time?) I was at 300 lbs. My surgeon wanted me to quit smoking for 3 months prior to surgery so I managed to do that on Halloween night. Yesterday was my last day of the patch. It's getting really hard for me to keep to the straight & narrow right now but I'll be damned if I screw it up when I'm in the home stretch. My surgeon is Dr Luis Reyes in South Texas.

I'm really excited and looking forward to it. I'm a bit nervous about things but I'm more excited than anything. Yesterday I ordered a whole ton of clothing catalogs to look at during dinner time LOL. Remind myself why I'm having what I'm having when he's having whatever he's getting to have for dinner.

How is everyone doing who has already been sleeved?

Hi! I am scheduled for Jan 26th in DC. Excited but nervous too. Started my all liquid diet today. It's been a challenging day but I made it through.

Hi!

Did you have your surgery yet? I'm scheduled with Dr. Aceves - being picked up in San Diego (I live there) on January 27th for surgery on Jan 28.

Tami

Looking at dates in January to have VSG,anyone going to San Diego to be picked up? Leaving from Houston Texas,so excited and want to support someone!!

Hi!

Did you decide? I'm scheduled with Dr. Aceves on Jan 28 (being picked up 1/27) so we will definitely be at the hospital at the same time if you're on for 1/29!

Tami

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.

Hey all,

I am getting ready, 1 week out till surgery. I was questioning myself a little this past week, but as it gets even closer I am fine with it. I am ready to get it overwith! Good luck and hope that all are of you are well no matter where you are, before or after!

Hey all,

I am getting ready, 1 week out till surgery. I was questioning myself a little this past week, but as it gets even closer I am fine with it. I am ready to get it overwith! Good luck and hope that all are of you are well no matter where you are, before or after!

Same here. I'm ready to be done with it already.

I jumped in 5 days ago (the deep end, Not the easy end) Glad I did so far.... good luck ladies!