I just wanted to introduce myself. While I'm excited for the sleeve, I very nervous as well. Any advice or tips are greatly appreciated!

Welcome! Lurk around on the boards and you will get all kinds of information. I have not been sleeved yet--9 days to go--but if there is anything I can help you with yell!

How come the wait is so long before surgery? September 17th seems like a long time. I have yet to be sleeved either, but just curious if this is the norm?

I got my date of July 23 in the middle of May. Lots of people want to do it in the Summer so my surgeon is booked up.

It was a date a chose for business and personal reasons. As long as I'm able to have a taste of Thanksgiving turkey (knock on wood) I will be good!

Best of luck!! I'm going in on Tuesday!! I think tomorrow I will be freaking out!!

Welcome to vst, bigchris! You will hear this more than once after surgery,,most important is water and protein. Sip, sip, sip and walk, walk, walk There are posts that give alot of great imformation on protein drinks, what to pack for the hospital trip, what not to eat,,etc. You can do a search on about anything you need to know here. Good luck,,looking forward to seeing you around the forums!