I am still breathless with excitement...and fear. Oct 22 I am getting sleeved! It kinda sucks that it is the day after my birthday, so clearly no food or alcohol based celebrations... but clearly, food and alcohol based celebrations are WHY I am 100lbs overweight, right?

I keep - literally - pinching myself to see if this long wait is almost over. I started the program at Kaiser Permanente in November of 2011. And now I have a date. Wow. I am almost giddy.

Yay! Congrats! I'm hoping to get mine done in oct or nov! I'm so excited to do this an start my new life I can't take it anymore.

Yay!! I got my date 2 weeks ago & I am scheduled for the 20th of this month! I am so nervous & anxious...I start my pre op liquid diet on Monday!! YIKES... Congrats to you & good luck...Keep posting your progress!

Good luck to you! I felt the exact same way and still do. I'm getting sleeved on Sept 24th and some days I'm super confident and other days very anxious. I keep telling myself all the reasons why I am doing this and it calms me down..a little I'm on day 3 of 15 of my pre-op diet....so far so good. The dread of liquids is worse than it really is. We can do this!!

Congrats!

Nick'sMom - thanks... I have been REALLY worried about the two week liquid diet... Not only could I do it successfully, but could I do it without killing, dismembering and eating my family. I tend to get cranky when hungry.

Nick'sMom - thanks... I have been REALLY worried about the two week liquid diet... Not only could I do it successfully' date=' but could I do it without killing, dismembering and eating my family. I tend to get cranky when hungry.[/quote']

You are so funny...that is exactly what I said to my family...i actually apologized beforehand because I am not very nice when hungry. You can do it! I am on day 4 and doing ok so far. Diner is the hardest time for me. So I make sure I have hot broth. I have been adding fruit to my shakes and that has really helped. My morning one I make with decaf coffee..yum. Last night I froze a chocolate shake and ate that while watching Sons of Anarchy.

yay! Congratulations! I am on day 2 of liquids. I am an angry hungry girl. LOL

I am a nervous wreck but so excited. Surgery date the 24th.

yay! Congratulations! I am on day 2 of liquids. I am an angry hungry girl. LOL

I am a nervous wreck but so excited. Surgery date the 24th.

Me too!! I am also getting sleeved on the 24th...plus I am freaking out a bit. Where are you having it done?

I am having it at Holy Cross Hosp in Maryland. I have been trying various protein shakes and drinks on and off for the last six months, and honestly? I don't care for any of them! That two weeks is gonna be HARD!

Congrats! I am envious of all you with Kaiser that doesn't have to go through a 6 month course before getting final approval and meeting with the surgeon. the NUT told me it wouldn't be till Mar/Apr timeframe I'm trying not to overeat and I find that I have a hard time controlling myself...even if I try to portion my food.

CONGRATS!! It feel good when you get that call.....THEN the nerves kick in ....

I am having it at Holy Cross Hosp in Maryland. I have been trying various Protein shakes and drinks on and off for the last six months' date=' and honestly? I don't care for any of them! That two weeks is gonna be HARD![/quote']

I am drinking Bariatric Advantage and they are pretty good. No funny after taste. I have the choc and vanilla and they are pretty versatile.

Congrats! I am envious of all you with Kaiser that doesn't have to go through a 6 month course before getting final approval and meeting with the surgeon. the NUT told me it wouldn't be till Mar/Apr timeframe I'm trying not to overeat and I find that I have a hard time controlling myself...even if I try to portion my food.

No envy needed! I stared the Kaiser program in November 2011... I had a six month program with a nutritionist, and had to be approved by a committee ... THEN I had to meet with the surgeon; I got an appt in May... I have been waiting since May for a surgery date... So the entire process is almost one full year.

I hear you - as Tom Petty says, the waiting is the hardest part!

I had my sleeve done 3 days after my 58th BD (last October) and as of today I am 1 lb. from goal having lost 81 lbs......it's been one of the best years of my life, so think of it as the best birthday present you can give to yourself!!!! If you want an idea of what your first year might be like, take a look at my blog.(link below my signature)...I update it each Sunday and I think most will agree....progress has been made. As I near my 59th BD, I feel 39! Good luck and congratulations.

I am still breathless with excitement...and fear. Oct 22 I am getting sleeved! It kinda sucks that it is the day after my birthday' date=' so clearly no food or alcohol based celebrations... but clearly, food and alcohol based celebrations are WHY I am 100lbs overweight, right?

I keep - literally - pinching myself to see if this long wait is almost over. I started the program at Kaiser Permanente in November of 2011. And now I have a date. Wow. I am almost giddy.[/quote']

Mine is scheduled on my birthday. I guess we get a head start on our new lives. Good luck!