Let's get to know each other before our surgery...I'll go first.

My name is Amy (37 years old). I live in central FL with my husband and two kids, 3 yo DS and 4.5 yo DD. I work in IT doing technical writing and operational readiness. I love photography and have a small side business, and when I'm thinner, I really enjoy running and spinning.

I was banded in Nov 2009 at 374 lbs. From my banding until Dec 2011 (2 years), I lost 198 lbs. I was thrilled! Despite the occasional vomit and inability to eat certain foods, I was still 99.9% happy with my band. Right after Christmas this year, however, I got a terrible upper respiratory infection. I coughed and coughed and coughed. I coughed until I puked, which caused a slip.

I got a complete unfill in early January. Once the slip was fixed, I started getting fills. But then my band developed a leak and slipped once again. Since the surgeon I was seeing was less than helpful, I found a new surgeon, Dr. Domkowski, who finally treated me without acting like I was crazy, as my last surgeon did. Based on his recommendations and test results, we decided to do the removal and sleeve in two separate surgeries.

Dr. D removed my band on August 3, 2012. Because of the extent of damage done by the band, including scarring and pulling the fundus through the diaphragm, I am waiting around four months to be sleeved. I'd love to be banded on November 25, which would have been the three year anniversary of my band.

I've gained about 70 lbs since December. Sigh. The good news is my surgeon is not at all concerned about my weight gain. He is 100% convinced that I'll lose it all once I'm sleeved, since I was so successful with the band. I'm a bit of a goody two-shoes, and I followed the rules to a "T", and I intend to do the same with the sleeve.

I hope the next four months fly by!

I think its weird that my surgery is scheduled for a Saturday... Never thought drs did surgerys on the weekends unless there emergency surgery.. But oh well I'm super excited and hoping that November 17th come fast.. since its been 2 years that ivebeen on a waiting list.... :-)

Hi November sleeves!

Time is really flying by for us, so I thought I had better jump on here and introduce myself. I am 23 y/o registered nurse who is employed at the same hospital that I will be having my sleeve gastrectomy on NOVEMBER 19th!! I couldn't be happier with my surgeon, every time I call him to communicate about one of his post-op patients that I am taking care of, he finds the time to ask how I am and check in on me. I can honestly say he is just as excited about his patients' successes as they are! I thought it would also be kind of cool for us to list the things that we are MOST excited about (because that's just fun)

1. To be a healthy, active young woman. I want to be off of my blood pressure medications and more willing to be physically active because it wont feel so impossible

2. To totally pass by those plus size stores and sections

3. To share clothes with my best friends again!

4. To take wedding pictures that I can be proud of when my long-term boyfriend finally proposes...

5. To weigh less than my boyfriend for the first time ever!

6. To not get asked when I'm due anymore (dont u guys love that?!)

7. To love mysel more!!

8. To get back into my passion- horseback riding without honestly worrying if I might be hurting the horse

I could go on forever! Tell me your "most excited" lists please!!!

Hi November Sleevers

My name is Sara, I'm a 32y/o nurse who will have surgery on Nov 26!!! I'm so excited to have surgery!!!

Great list!

To not dread traveling because I barely fit in the seat on the airplane and to not see the look on people's faces that says "please don't sit next to me".

Great list!

To not dread traveling because I barely fit in the seat on the airplane and to not see the look on people's faces that says "please don't sit next to me".

I hate to travel for the same reason. I can't wait to have my surgery for some of the same reasons. To ride roller coasters and rides without wonder if I will fit in the ride. To finally fit my backpacking backpack that I bought 3 years ago and never used. To never hear "but he has an awesome sense of humor".

Or she has such a pretty face...

I hate to travel for the same reason. I can't wait to have my surgery for some of the same reasons. To ride roller coasters and rides without wonder if I will fit in the ride. To finally fit my backpacking backpack that I bought 3 years ago and never used. To never hear "but he has an awesome sense of humor".

Very exciting to see other Nurses getting the surgery!!!

"You have such a great personality." Ugh. *insert eye roll here*. Lol. I want to be seen for the special, awesome chick that I am. I'm tired of being invisible in spite of my size.

November 5th

Nove 5th for me too bro..Good luck!!

My chest xray showed shadows in my right lung. I'm getting a CT on Sunday. I don't know what a CT is? I don't know if I should be concerned. I have typical allergy symptoms; sniffles, little cough, tired.

My chest xray showed shadows in my right lung. I'm getting a CT on Sunday. I don't know what a CT is? I don't know if I should be concerned. I have typical allergy symptoms; sniffles' date=' little cough, tired.[/quote']

A CT is a type of X-ray that gives a much clearer picture than a plain X-ray film. Many times a plain film will show something suspicious, and then the CT is negative. Try and think good thoughts. Let us know what the results are. I have my fingers crossed for you.

I'm scheduled Nov 14 in Omaha. I think us November sleeves are unique because we are all probably giving up the biggest food holiday of the year- THANKSGIVING! But I guess that will allow us to spend more time focused on what we can be truly thankful for instead of food- a healthier body and feeling better about ourselves, and everything that goes along with that!

I'm scheduled Nov 14 in Omaha. I think us November sleeves are unique because we are all probably giving up the biggest food holiday of the year- THANKSGIVING! But I guess that will allow us to spend more time focused on what we can be truly thankful for instead of food- a healthier body and feeling better about ourselves' date=' and everything that goes along with that![/quote']

Amen sleeve-sistah!

Newkezia,

Thank you for the info. My surgeryis 11/12. I don't wat any delays.

Amen sleeve-sistah!

Amen..... Totally agree with u!!