hi everyone, just wondering if anyone plans on having their vsg in November? Mine is scheduled for nov 19th with Dr Iannance in Edison NJ. I am still in the pre- testing phase, and havent got my insurance approval yet...super nervous and happy at the same time....anyone have problems with the insurance approvals?

Thanx for the encouraging words ladies. I know I can do this, we can do this!

I only had to do a week of the pre-op liquid diet. I am down 4lbs already since Tuesday and really looking forward to 11/6. It took the first two days to really get into the swing of things and not think about how hungry I am constantly. Now it's no big deal, I know what's waiting for me at the end of the tunnel and I can't wait!

I only had to do a week of the pre-op liquid diet. I am down 4lbs already since Tuesday and really looking forward to 11/6. It took the first two days to really get into the swing of things and not think about how hungry I am constantly. Now it's no big deal' date=' I know what's waiting for me at the end of the tunnel and I can't wait![/quote']

On day 9 of my pre-op diet, lost 8 lbs. getting my sleeve on the 6th as well! Good luck to you...we can do this!

I am so happy to be your alls surgery sister! November 20th and Ill join the sisterhood of the traveling pants. These fat pants gotta gooo :-) Alreayd love you all and your kind hearts! 2013 is our year girls!!

Nov 14th in Australia......butterflies have started.

November 20th is my surgery date. Can't wait to get this done. LOVE that we can go though this together.

On day 9 of my pre-op diet, lost 8 lbs. getting my sleeve on the 6th as well! Good luck to you...we can do this!

Congrats! I know your ready as well! Did you have to do two weeks?

November 26th for me in Charlotte N.C. Anyone else?

Hi Nikki. I'm scheduled for Nov 9th with Dr. Ewing in Hackensack' date=' Nj. I have horizon Bcbs and did not experience any problems.[/quote']

I'm scheduled for December 12, beginning to get a little panicky. I will be on liquids for Christmas , which makes me nervous. Im excited and scared. After living like this for so long Its a little overwhelming. Reading these posts really helps. Thank you.

I have my sleeve done on the 5th nov let me just say everybody had a difference experience. My surgery went will no hick up just learning when am full because ive barf about 6-8 times since so just learning her one step at a time!

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I'm scheduled for the 13th! I'm so excited. I've done my pre-op meeting and paid for the surgery (I'm self pay). I'm finding I'm rather calm at the moment. Just a wonderful sense of peace with all this. I think the next few days will be packing and catching up with the family laundry. No real pre-op diet. I just had to lose 5% of my weight before I got my date. And now I've got to just keep it off (no last big splurge). Well, the day before I'm on clear liquids only (no red or purples). I get my surgery time Friday. I'm so excited I'm just rambling on.

Had my surgery yesterday, it went well. The Dr. found a hernia in my chest and repaired it as well. I walked 4 laps later that day and today I was able to eat jello, chicken both and drink water and crystal light. I'm a little sore and gassy but the hardest part is over. One day at a time. Going to the gym to do some cardio tomorrow. The key is to keep moving and it will definitely get better. Stay positive

Had my surgery yesterday' date=' it went well. The Dr. found a hernia in my chest and repaired it as well. I walked 4 laps later that day and today I was able to eat Jello, chicken both and drink Water and crystal light. I'm a little sore and gassy but the hardest part is over. One day at a time. Going to the gym to do some cardio tomorrow. The key is to keep moving and it will definitely get better. Stay positive[/quote']

Yayyy butta!!! Glad everything went so good for you

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I have been approved for surgery I'm so excited. My surgery is Monday at 9 am. Smiling from ear to ear

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

Thanks Taty, my neck hurts tho. They said I probrobly was in a bad position during recovery. It's really sore, like I sprained it. That's really my only complaint. Yes it hurts a little when I cough but that's tolerable. My food is going down fine, my chest gets a little tight but that's because if the stitches inside from the hernia. My strips came off in the shower today and I have 4 very small incision that were glued closed. Once they completely heal you won't even be able to notice.