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 am pleased to announce to other Dec. sleevers that I fared very well at my first doctor and nutrition visit since surgery which was Dec. 28th.

I had my first visit (2 weeks) on Wed. I am down about 8.5 lbs since surgery. So that with the 10 day pre-diet is almost 15 lbs in 3 weeks... Better than I've ever done.. no matter how hard I worked out. So from my first nutrition visit in May until Jan 11th is 25 lbs gone forever.... SIGH! I also got some very, very good news. I had to get weighed on this special scale that told them how much body fat you have and how much muscle, they were shocked!! I have the highest amount of muscle they have ever had there on a woman. So, they changed my goal weight from 127 to 141. They told me to clear the acronym BMI right out of my vocabulary. I will never fit what's considered "normal" because of my muscle mass, which also forced them to increase my daily protein to 60 - 70 grams a day instead of the 40-50 they originally told. I am a mere 5ft tall, but have worked out, off and on most of my adult life, often getting too bulky for a woman. Partly genetics!!

I honestly set my personal goal at 140 because I felt I'd be too thin at 127, haven't ever weighed that since being an adult. I feel great, have had no issues stomach wise. Eat slow and can consume 3-4 oz without an issue. I am very pleased thus far and I know it'll only get better. The ride for me has been easy thus far which is very unusual for me. I am still waiting for something to go wrong, yet it all feels so right. Have a great day everyone and hope all the rest of the Dec sleevers are doing equally as well.

Way to go, happy! I'm so happy for you You deserve it!!

How are you feeling Peacequeen?

I'm hanging in there, ATeam..thanks for asking. I'll be better when I get off these fluids they are feeding me and I can get back on track with the whole process. Physically, I feel pretty good.

It has been a couple of weeks since anybody posted. Curious how the December sleevers are doing since we are all now 1-2 months out.

For me, I am feeling good, weight loss has slowed down which can be frustrating but life is good and I am happy with my sleeve!

HEy I never checked back either.. im 2 months out and down 50 pounds.. I went through a long stall too but so far so good!! Hope everyone is feeling good

I was sleeved Dec 10 and I am down 30 lbs, I had to buy new scrub pants for work I have gone from 2xl to large in them great feeling right now.

checking in... I am doing ok! 6 weeks out tomorrow and down almost 30 pounds. All my clothes are way too big! lost like 4.5 inches off waist, boobs, and hips!!! So excited!

Kimmie

I was sleeved on the 27th..as most know, I had a leak. I had lost 24 pounds but gained some back when I was on TPN. I'm slowly getting that weight back off. It was a set back but I still have my eye on the prize.

Dec 19 was my date. I'm feeling great! Down 32lbs and lost over 20 inches off my body. Wearing a size 16 jean as I type! Woot woot!!!

Hey Guys!! I'm over 5 weeks out and I'm down 25 pounds and I can wear a size 24/26.. down from 28/30....

I feel awesome!!! Just trying to eat enough meals daily.. but I'm good... I have insomnia though!!

Hey favoredone..love your new profile pic cutie!

Have you tried some home remedies to help you sleep or consider asking a sleep doctor or pcp for something to help? Nothing ruins your health more than sleep deprivation..for me anyway. Congrats on your weightloss..you are doing great!

Tomorrow I will be 8 weeks out. To date down 55 pounds and counting! I feel great and love the NSVs more than the SVs. I started out wearing size 22 jeans and I'm in a loose 18 at the moment. Can't wait to hit 16s! I also love doing my vlog on youtube. I can eat pretty much anything besides chicken and have found that I need to get in enough carbs or my weight loss stalls. I went through a two week stall and then another one week stall. But 55 pounds?? I'm happy!!

December 14th and I am down 32 pounds and down about 2 sizes! YAY!

Wow ... such impressive losses. I'm down 25 pounds since my surgery Dec. 27, 42 pounds total (need to update ticker,) and I'm not sure about the sizes. Probably about two?

Hooray!!!