I've been seeing a lot of people who now have December surgery dates, just wanted to say HI, and give us a place to talk while we wait (and count down the days) for our surgeries.

My surgery is on December 9, 2011;

My doctor is Justin Braverman from the N.E.W. Program in Newport Beach, CA;

I start my pre-op liquid diet on November 25th;

And will be sleeved at Tri-city hospital in Hawaiian Gardens, CA.

What about everyone else?

I'm one week out, and I'm starting to get really nervous. Good thing I already paid my fee--I'm all in now! Part of me thinks this is a really bad idea. I know it's not, but I'm having some serious jitters.

I'm trying to think of it the same way as I did Lasik a couple of years ago--yes, there are risks, but the odds are on my side. Still, I'm going thousands of miles away from home by myself to be put under anesthesia and cut open...aaaaaah!

I am calm. I am calm. I am calm...

Please don't be scared. Everything will be fine. The hardest part will probably be that you are so far away from home. I was sleeved one week ago, with no pain or nausea or anything. I have a strong faith and had so many people praying for me. I will be praying for you that you will come to peace with this so you will be in a good frame of mind, You need to have a strong attitude going in. Just relax. You will be on the loser's bench with us before you know it. Janet

Got sleeved on Monday. Released from the hospital today. Feel pretty good. Still a little sore but I've had so many surgeries before I knew what to expect. Was a bit scared on Monday as I was feeling hungry and thought "oh no it didn't work", but when I was able to order clear liquids yesterday I realized it did work. Getting down a few sips of clear broth and a few bites of jello was all I could handle. Today I got down about 5 oz of a protein shake and a couple of cherry italian ices. Water isn't really too fun. Lots of heartburn. But glad its over, glad I did it, and glad to be on the losers bench! My blood sugars are still high. Hoping that is from surgical stress and will settle down soon. Good luck to everyone.

Welcome to the losers bench "last chance Sue".

Had my postop today 8 days out! Removed my drain, and got promoted froma CLEAR liquid to a FULL liquid diet. Found a geat liittle bowl with a four oz. maker just for me! Down 20 pounds! YAY! Next step PUREED in a couple of weeks. Hope all the December Sleevers are recovering nicely!!!!!!

Wow, that is rough to be on clear liquids for a full week after surgery. I only had to do that for 2 days, then have been on protein liquids since then.

I am 10 days out from surgery now, feeling pretty good... but still pretty low energy. Went shopping, need a nap now.

Great job dreamer! Keep up te great work!!

I'm sleeved and home. 2-days with excellent care and a huge lack of sleep. I'm tracking intake and output and am on a liquid diet for the next 2-4 week.

My doctor found something odd within me. My esough muscles were fingered into my stomch, He stated in all the years doing this procedure he had never encounter this. But, he said is was smooth sailing to make the adjustment. I've got a 2-3 oz pouch.

My drain was removed and I am able to sip 2oz of fulid at a time now. I will start back on protien shakes and soups tomorrow.

The gas pain was the worst next to removing the drain....that hurt even with pain killers. I walked around the entire floor at a fast pace...it felt good.

Thank you all for your support. I'll post back in another few days.

Hey everyone, I was sleeved on the 20th, and am now home. I have a moderate amount of pain, which is well managed by my prescription of liquid hydrocodone. It's a miracle- I wale up feeling like crap, and five minutes later feel like a million bucks! A little bit of pain meds goes a long way with helping get the gas out. Also, gas-x strips really help. I was able to go home after one night in the hospital, which I was more than okay with. It's much better being at home. I thought I wanted to be in the hospital as long as possible, but I got really tired of having to stay on top of people squirting things directly into my blood, and poking me with sharp objects at all times of night.

Good luck to everyone, both waiting and recovering!

So i have done all my preop stuff. Registered at hospital, did my final preop class where we just went over what will happen at the hospital and what all will be done to me. Not excited about the 2:00 surgery time considering i cant eat or drink after midnight. Not worried so much about food as being dry. There are 4 of us that day. 2 sleeves 2 bands. I must be last on the list. The other sleeve in my class was scared to death! I gave her this website, i hope she joins this or some group because she didnt have much support at home. Pretty excited!! Glad Christmas is coming to keep me occupied or i would be bouncing off the walls.

Happy Holidays to all the December Sleevers!

oh my gallbladder is full of gall stones and i had no idea!! He is going to remove it if the rest of my surgery goes smooth.

Good luck, fluffy,,you'll do great!!!

Im a little late on joining the club, but I am being sleeved on December 28th. I am so excited, I can not wait!!!

Is anyone else being sleeved on December 28th?

Im a little late on joining the club, but I am being sleeved on December 28th. I am so excited, I can not wait!!!

Is anyone else being sleeved on December 28th?

Hi, enixon2010. I'm also having my surgery on 12/28 by Dr. Kelly in TJ. Yay! I have a sleeve sister!!

i am also being sleeved on Dec 28th! Good luck ladies!

Hello everyone, I am new to the December sleevers. :-) It took me 11 months to get approved, using my last and final appeal. I was approved as of the 16th and my fabulous Dr,Fariba Dayhim has graciously given me a quick date because of my insurance circumstances. I am scheduled for December 28th. It was exciting to be approved, yet somewhat overwhelming to prepare in such a short period of time and during the holidays. I have been around "Christmas Goodies" for the last 5 days of my liquid diet and I still have to get through Christmas day. I had been doing Atkiins shakes for lunch and breakfast most of the time and it never bothered me, but there is something different about it when you haven't had a hearty dinner. I am determined enough to know that I am making the right decision for me and suffering through the next five days will change my life for the better and forever.

I see many of you are already sleeved, but are there suggestions to getting me through Christmas day and maybe making my meal a little more exciting? I am already sick of creamed soups. In fact they are great for cooking, but not as a meal. Any suggestion would be helpful. Merry Christmas everyone..

Hi, too tired to say much, I posted a post on my blog though in my siggie. Long story short, sleeved on wed, found paraesophageal hernia also and repaired it, too. Walked a lot in the hosp, was discharged today, at home, had a first walk and am now resting with horrid gas pain... Yay...(weak grin)