I finally got my surgery. I'm excited yet a bit scare. Anyone else having surgery on this day?

Yes im also on the 17th one more week of pre-op diet to go

I am the 17th also...1 week left pre-op diet down 17lbs...

I'm on the 17th, too.

Yes im also on the 17th one more week of pre-op diet to go

How long have you been on pre op?

I'm on the 17th also

I would like to introduce myself to all the 12/17 sleevers. I'm 40 years old and happily married for 16 years. I have a wonderful husband and two teens girls 12 and 13 yrs. old. I live in Smyrna, TN close to Nashville, TN. I have been fighting my weight problems since I was 12 years old. I have done several diets and have lost weight and then gain it all back or more. My highest weight has been 255 in November, BMI of 41. Back in 2011, I decided to go back to school for a second degree. On October, I tought I was having a heart attack after having to climb the stairs as the elevator was broken. I knew then I had to do something about my weight. I talked to my doctor and she suggested the sleeve surgery. After researching it, and going to several support group meetings I decided to do it. Now, I can't believe in less than a week I will be having surgery.

For Goodnurseg, I have been doing the pre-opt diet since December 3 and I'm down 10 lbs. I hope to lose 7 lbs more by 12/17. I noticed that if I stay on schedule and drink Protein drinks every 3 hours I don't seem to be hungry. The best Protein shake that I have tried is Pure Protein from Walmart. I just add cinnamon and a drop of nugmet and it taste delicious! I have also done it with just strawberries or blueberries and it taste wonderful. I have to do different Protein shakes throughout the date so I don't get burn of drinking the same thing. Best of luck to everyone that is having their sleeve on 12/17. We should keep intouch after surgery!

How long have you been on pre op?

I have a 2 week liquid diet and one day before surgery its full liquid.

I'm hoping to join you guy! Still pending insurance approval. So frustrating.

Hi, I'm on the 17th as well. I'm drinking he Optifast and Protein Premiere. I think I may go to walmart though and check out there options. I'm down 10 pounds so far and I started my pre-op diet on 12/5. Best of luck to everyone:-)

Hi Ladies & guys!!!! I am also scheduled or surgery on the 17th. Nice to meet all of you! My surgeon doesn't require a pre-op diet- I must be one of the lucky ones. I just have to fast the night before. I have also been struggling all of my life with my weight, but have managed to lose 30 lbs prior to surgery. I am excited about this new chapter, but nervous for the actual surgery. Anyone else?

I am having my surgery on 12/17 as well! It would be great to have a group to follow through this journey. I live in Northern Virginia.

I am doing a week of slim-fast diet as requested by my surgeon, so I am on day 2 of it so far. I forgot to weigh myself yesterday, and this morning realized my scale is broken, so I've got to get a new one before surgery. Basically I'm spending the week trying out some new Protein drinks, buying a new blender (and possibly scale), and trying to get all my Christmas stuff done since I am planning on being a little out of it this year.

I think someone else mentioned being a little scared. I am feeling this as well and not really sure why. I'm not scared about the diet after - I'm just worried about something happening during the surgery. I've had one surgery before and didn't feel this way. I wonder why I feel it now. I think I am just psyching myself out - but it is a little unsettling.

I am having my surgery on 12/17 as well! It would be great to have a group to follow through this journey. I live in Northern Virginia.

I am doing a week of slim-fast diet as requested by my surgeon, so I am on day 2 of it so far. I forgot to weigh myself yesterday, and this morning realized my scale is broken, so I've got to get a new one before surgery. Basically I'm spending the week trying out some new Protein drinks, buying a new blender (and possibly scale), and trying to get all my Christmas stuff done since I am planning on being a little out of it this year.

I think someone else mentioned being a little scared. I am feeling this as well and not really sure why. I'm not scared about the diet after - I'm just worried about something happening during the surgery. I've had one surgery before and didn't feel this way. I wonder why I feel it now. I think I am just psyching myself out - but it is a little unsettling.

I'm so excited!! Just got approved after I posted. Lol. So I've joined the 12/17 sleevers.

I would like to introduce myself to all the 12/17 sleevers. I'm 40 years old and happily married for 16 years. I have a wonderful husband and two teens girls 12 and 13 yrs. old. I live in Smyrna' date=' TN close to Nashville, TN. I have been fighting my weight problems since I was 12 years old. I have done several diets and have lost weight and then gain it all back or more. My highest weight has been 255 in November, BMI of 41. Back in 2011, I decided to go back to school for a second degree. On October, I tought I was having a heart attack after having to climb the stairs as the elevator was broken. I knew then I had to do something about my weight. I talked to my doctor and she suggested the sleeve surgery. After researching it, and going to several support group meetings I decided to do it. Now, I can't believe in less than a week I will be having surgery.

For Goodnurseg, I have been doing the pre-opt diet since December 3 and I'm down 10 lbs. I hope to lose 7 lbs more by 12/17. I noticed that if I stay on schedule and drink Protein drinks every 3 hours I don't seem to be hungry. The best Protein shake that I have tried is Pure Protein from Walmart. I just add cinnamon and a drop of nugmet and it taste delicious! I have also done it with just strawberries or blueberries and it taste wonderful. I have to do different Protein shakes throughout the date so I don't get burn of drinking the same thing. Best of luck to everyone that is having their sleeve on 12/17. We should keep intouch after surgery![/quote']

Thank you so much. Good luck- I'm excited for you :-)

Hi all. 12/17 for me too. Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. I had a band removed in June and am looking forward to sleeved life. Day 2 of a low carb pre-op and doing ok.