Are there any November sleevers?

I know that feeling.... been saving all year for my surgery long ! My insurance won't cover wls so I'm going to Mexico to have mine done.... surgery cost is $8700

Any November 30 sleeve buddies out there?

I'm a Nov. 16 sleever. That's the earliest date available for the surgeon. I told his nurse that can be seen one of 2 ways....either it's great there are so many of us having this procedure wanting to get healthier, or there are that many of us in this condition who need this surgery. Either way, I'm glad he's as busy as he is. I'd rather him have more practice and successes before he gets to me, than not.

I've been approved since July 31, but getting the pre-op testing scheduled/completed has been the difficult issue. (Not to mention the dr's office staff isn't the best at communicating. I've found I have to do their job for them and push them to get things accomplished.)

Question...those who are getting close to starting their 2-week liquid diet...what is your strategy to get yourself ready for it? I figure since I have 6 weeks, it would be easier on me if I were to start weening myself...so Monday I'll start liquids only for Breakfast and go from 5:30/6:00 a.m. to 11 or 11:30 a.m. before eating something for lunch and then a regular dinner with the hubby. Then in 2 weeks, I'll have breakfast and lunch as liquids and then dinner as regular. This will leave me to only have to give up dinner the final 2 weeks prior to surgery.

Any one have thoughts on this or strategies they are using or will try to use?

Tif

November 14 sooooo excited;)

Are there any November sleevers?

November 9th here : )

The moment you find out you are approved....

I just found out I got approved by my insurance. Curiosity kiilled the cat. I had to call my insurance about a different issue. I figured while I had them on the phone, I would just inquire about my approval process. Had they recvd the documents? Where is it in the approval process? Well the rep came back on, verified that they had docs and then verified that a letter was mailed out to my surgeon and to myself providing authorization/approval for WLS. I think I almost passed out.

Initial reaction: Tears of joy

2nd reaction: WTF is getting ready to happen?!?!?

My surgery date is scheduled for November 9th! If I didn't have a few work related projects going on in October, I swear I would move that date up to, but November 9th is the divine date that I am going to stick with. Any other November 9th surgery dates out there?

I am November 9th ! I had two dates to choose from and took the 9th as it is also my birthday.....thought it a divine thing as well LOL!

I am November 9th ! I had two dates to choose from and took the 9th as it is also my birthday.....thought it a divine thing as well LOL!

Thats great! We can certainly support each other. What a great birthday present to you!

Thats great! We can certainly support each other. What a great birthday present to you!

Yes ! I'm so excited to find someone with the same date as myself...super cool : )

What have you done to get ready? Will you start the pre op diet on the 25th or 26th? Im thinking of buying the bariatric vitamins that the doctor sells in his office....I can't think of th name of them right now. I stocked up on Unjury for my protein shakes..read that it was the best tasting.

I'm November 5th .. Tijuana with Dr. Garcia

Yes ! I'm so excited to find someone with the same date as myself...super cool : )

What have you done to get ready? Will you start the pre op diet on the 25th or 26th? Im thinking of buying the bariatric Vitamins that the doctor sells in his office....I can't think of th name of them right now. I stocked up on unjury for my Protein shakes..read that it was the best tasting.

Other than being a Nervous Nelly. I'm just researching vitamins, etc. Trying not to go over board right now with it. I good friend of mine had the surgery about 2-3 years ago in Mexico, so she gave me a list of vitamins and protein that she really liked. Beneprotein (tasteless protein powder), 1 st energy (i think) multi Vitamin. I'm going to get my Protein Shakes from familybariatric.com I have tried them and they are very tasty. My surgeon doesn't require a pre op diet, but I am going to do one anyway. I'm going to start a modified one the 15th. That will help me not eat myself into a coma while i wait for the big day.

I don't have to do a liquid diet at all....

I am November 9th ! I had two dates to choose from and took the 9th as it is also my birthday.....thought it a divine thing as well LOL!

Mine is scheduled for November 6th! Election Day and my b day is November 10. Happy birthday to me!

Yay ! Happy birthday Scorpio !!

Mine is nov 17th

I love it!!

A lot of Scorpios getting sleeved! My bday is the 29th of this month and I am going to Mexico on the 7th to be sleeved by Dr.Garcia.

I am starting my pre-op diet though Monday Oct 15th, even though the Dr mentions only 2 weeks

Yay Angeleyes !!

I'm Mexico Dr Garcia nov 5th. Maybe we will see each other.

If not.. Good luck. And happy birthday ! xo