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?

Hello, My surgery is Dec 16@ 2:30p.m. Dr.Duckett is my surgeon,will be done at Flower hosp.Toledo,OH. Not a day goes by that I don't think of it. i got my surgery date 10/31. I had a spinal 21 years ago for c-section but no other surgeries. I'm a little nervous. I'm thinking of being healthier and smaller. :)

I know it's small but I'll take all the victories I can -

After one week on the liquid diet I've lost 5lbs pre-op. Another 4 and I break a barrier.

Even cooler was our support group last night - as a whole we'd lost 923 lbs. Ok, my 5lbs were NOT a big part of that, but still...it was neat to be on the losing side.

I start my pre-op diet next week and i am so excited because it means my surgery is around the corner. I am not nervouse or afraid, i am just feeled with joy and relief that it is finally going to happen.

ChunkyandFluffy75, You're gonna have to change your name!!!! LOL... You won't be either of those things soon!!! Congrats and best wishes!!!

Ok so i was really sweating it there for a while, my insurance company was giving my doctor's office the run-around for weeks with regard to the approval for my surgery date. But i just found out THAT MY INSURANCE COMPANY FINALLY APPROVED MY DATE, I WILL BE SLEEVED ON DECEMBER 9TH! I am so excited, such a big weight has been lifted, and I start my pre-op diet in a week, and my surgery date is only three weeks from today! Yay yay yay! :smilingface (52):

Hi everyone!! I begin the protein only diet (no food) on November 29th and surgery is DECEMBER 6TH :ack2: at Henry Ford Hospital-Detroit. My physician is Dr. Genaw. I'm SUPER scared but excited to make 2012 a great year for change!!!

Drum roll please! Ok, it looks like I am going to be a December Sleever! :seeya: (so what is our call sign? Are we the December Divas? or something else?)

My tentative surgery date is 12/28/11 with Dr. Ramin Sorkhi at Pomerado Hospital in Poway, CA.

At first I was upset that it was not going to be sooner. I feel like the girls in the surgeons office really dragged their feet with getting a scheduled date. But, I am choosing to look at the positive. I can thoroughly enjoy Christmas and I can finally start the new year off right! I am so excited!

We are all finally on our way! :grouphug:

Hi everyone!! I begin the protein only diet (no food) on November 29th and surgery is DECEMBER 6TH :ack2: at Henry Ford Hospital-Detroit. My physician is Dr. Genaw. I'm SUPER scared but excited to make 2012 a great year for change!!!

hi daydreamerz - my WLS is also December 6th. Surgery in Syracuse, NY. by Dr. Simon. I'm not really scared because i've had other surgeries, i'm more nervous about AFTER the WLS, doing everything right. I also am looking forward to the start of a new year, making 2012 and all years to follow the greatest. Kathy

I have my surgery scheduled for December 2 at Royal Oak Beaumont. Started the 2 week pre-op diet yesterday (4 protein shakes +1 meal) nervously excited!!!

:smile1: Hello, My surgery is Dec 16@ 2:30p.m. Dr.Duckett is my surgeon,will be done at Flower hosp.Toledo,OH. Not a day goes by that I don't think of it. i got my surgery date 10/31. I had a spinal 21 years ago for c-section but no other surgeries. I'm gonna do great.

I'm thinking of being healthier and smaller. :smile1: :smile1:

To the December Sleevers:

A great way to start the new year!!!!!! :Banane02: Oh Yeahh!

My surgery date is December 19th, if approved by insurance. The bariatric clinic held my paperwork for almost a month! My surgeon is Dr. Tariq, Central DuPage Hospital Bariatric Clinic - Winfield, Il

Hello to all my fellow December sleevers!

I am scheduled for surgery December 5th with Dr. Matthew Metz in Colorado.

I don't know about ya'll, but I am starting to get nervous! My surgery is Dec 12. I was feeling pretty calm about it for a long time, but I guess it's just getting closer and the anxiety is building. I'm glad I can read about other people who are going through the same things. I start my protein diet on 11/28... I feel it's gonna be hard.

so what is our call sign? Are we the December Divas? or something else?

Great idea on picking a name 2bfit! I think "Diva" sorta discriminates against the boys (if we have any in this forum yet, lol). They could always be the December Dudes. I think we should have a tag line too, like something having to do with end of the year, like out with the old, in with the skinny, or resolution keepers, or something like that. Any suggestions (since I'm not much good at this, lol).

We are all making this decision that will change our lives forever. Cheers to 2012 and beyond!