Hi. I am new to this forum. I got a phone call this afternoon asking if I wanted to have my surgery this Thursday! I start a liquid diet tomorrow. Going out for my last supper tonight.

I feel like there is so much to do as I wasn't prepared for this. I have to go shopping for "food" (liquids). Get the house in order. I have three children. My pre-op appt is now scheduled for Monday, the education class on Monday and they tried to get in touch with the hospital to get my pre-op testing done on Monday, but it was already too late in the day to get a hold of them.

A little about my journey. It was a quick one. I just started looking into bariatric surgery in January and went to an informational session where I learned about the sleeve. I had not heard of it before then. Did some of the preliminary tests and appointments in February - Ab ultrasound, chest xray, bloodwork, psychologist and nutritionist. Met with the surgeon in March. and was approved a few weeks later. No run around with the insurance company. I had my endoscopy this week and was scheduled for my surgery in May. I guess they had a cancellation and thats why I got the call today.

I am five foot seven, 237 (I gained a bunch of that recently as we did a lot of eating out), wear a 12/14 pant and a 2X top. I hope to get down to 165. Lower would be nice, but I would be more then happy there also I am pretty healthy with just mild high blood pressure.

I will be having the surgery at Abington Memorial Hospital with Dr. G. (Dr. Gintas Antanavicius)

Congratulations! I know it's a lot to do, but at least you are busy & don't have much time to worry. Keep us updated on your progress. You go girl!

Congratulations. I am so excited for you. Please keep us posted.

YAY FOR YOU!!! That's exciting that there was a cancellation and you don't have to wait until May! For me waiting was one of the hardest things to do! Good luck to you as you begin this journey!