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?

My surgery is scheduled for December 19! I'm being sleeved by Dr. Jossart in San Jose, CA. This has been a long time coming and I can't wait!

My surgery is scheduled for December 19! I'm being sleeved by Dr. Jossart in San Jose, CA. This has been a long time coming and I can't wait!

Another Dr. Jossart patient!! How exciting!!!

I am going on Dec 18th for surgery the next day.

Dr Ramos-Kelly, TJ

Can't wait!

Hey my name is gem gettin sleeved on dec 12 hopefully. By dr. jaime ponce de leon in tj at the INT hospital. has any one else heard of him?

Hi...My surgery is December 12 if all goes well like it should~ And I start my pre-op diet on the 28th.

Hi Everyone. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 13th in Tj at Sante Fe Hospital with Dr. Lopez.

My everyday has been filled with excitement and dreams of the new me. I am very happy that my dream has finally become reality. Although yesterday my whole day seemed miserable with fears and anxiety. Maybe it is because my husband (whom was going with me) can't go now because of money situations. :-( I know that him being there is only a comfort thing and if a problem were to arise. He couldn't change it either way. I was looking forward to him being there, he and my 2 children have been my support team. :-)

I have a 10 day liquid diet, I will be starting that around the 1st of Dec. I haven't told anyone else because I don't want any negative feedback. When all is over and done I will tell of my wonderful new life. This will be the first time I am giving myself a Christmas gift and might I add the BEST one ever.

I have been overweight most of my life. Although 11 years ago I lost 89 lbs using Metabolife but when they took it off the market. I gained all of the lost weight plus about 20 or more pounds. I am at my highest weight now at 279 and I am 5'7"

My goal weight is 155-160. After I lost all the weight before I was right at 170 and very happy there in a size 8/10 pants. As far as, clothes go, I wear a 2-3xl shirt and 18-22 pants. Depending on the make/brand. I am severly depressed being fat and miserable and can't wait to change this body that I seem to have been stuck with forever. I can't wait to go on vacation with my family, in my new body, and actually be happy to be on vacation. Well I will stop rambling now. I pray safe and happiness for you all.. :-)

My surgery is December 27th in Cincinnati with Dr. Trace Curry. Pre-op testing and nutrition class are on December 5th. I'm excited and nervous at the same time, but looking forward to being thin in 2012!

im hoping my surgery is is Dec, i have been approved by insurance, on the 9th just waiting on the US Postal Service to DELIVER MY LETTER!!!!! grrrr. i feel sorry for my poor mail man, for a week he has been dropping my mail off first and knocking on the door to let me know he has been there. Its so frustrating that of all the things that could hold me up, its the mail!! heres to hoping my letter comes tomorrow....

Hi Everyone. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 13th in Tj at Sante Fe Hospital with Dr. Lopez.

My everyday has been filled with excitement and dreams of the new me.

I am at my highest weight now at 279 and I am 5'7"

My goal weight is 155-160. After I lost all the weight before I was right at 170 and very happy there in a size 8/10 pants. As far as, clothes go, I wear a 2-3xl shirt and 18-22 pants. Depending on the make/brand. I am severly depressed being fat and miserable and can't wait to change this body that I seem to have been stuck with forever. I can't wait to go on vacation with my family, in my new body, and actually be happy to be on vacation. Well I will stop rambling now. I pray safe and happiness for you all.. :-)

Hi Cooper, our stories sound very similar, lol. I too am 5'7 and at my highest weight ever of 267. About 9 years ago i lost 75 lbs and was 170 and loved it, so thats my goal (although i'd be happy just below 200). I too have become severely depressed because I absolutely hate that my weight has gotten this out of control. And I am counting down my days, i spend hours on this site, because it helps so much, and i know its just a matter of a few months that we are all going to be some HOT GUYS AND GALS! Good luck to you!

I have my PAT on Dec. 1st so not sure yet about pre op liquids. With my doctor some do and some don't. Surgery December 22. MERRY CHRISTMAS to me...can't wait

Hi! My name is Emily and I am getting sleeved in December as well. I have my appointment with the surgeon Tuesday to get a date. The nurse said it will definitely be before Christmas though. I am having it done at Dwight David Eisenhower Medical Center which is a military facility. I am 219 lb and my ultimate goal would be to weigh about 130 pounds. Wish me luck Tuesday!! Can't wait to start this journey with all of you!!!

finally approved for surgery for Dec 28th!!! So excited!!!!!!!!!! atleast i got my wish to be before the end of the year!!

Congrats!!!

I will be getting sleeved December 8 at USA Medical Center in Mobile Alabama by Dr. Sheetal Nijhawan. My liquid diet is only going to be 6 days....

I need to get one of those ticker things because as of Friday I am..........15 lbs down on this preop nightmare of a diet.

Yay!

I needed to hear that since Wednesday night they weighed me and only said 5lbs. Turns out they had the starting weight written down wrong. The nurse weighed me TWICE on Friday to be sure because she was in shock. Woooooo!

My surgery is two weeks from Thursday. I can't wait, I am sooooooo done with this Optifast stuff. I go today to do my will and medical POA.

Tomorrow is my "workshop" with the nutritionist and therapist. Any idea what we're going to do? They said to bring my support person and it may last two hours so I'm wondering what it will entail...