Hot off the presses! I JUST got my date. It's set for 4/22/13.

Is anyone else getting sleeved that day too? Or April in general? Would love to connect with others who'll be in the same boat at the same time, so please feel free to reach out!

Oh....and would also like to know if you're freaking out nearly as much as I am??

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My information has been sent to my insurance this week. Hopefully my insurance will respond within the next 1-2 weeks. I have completed everything and ready for surgery. Except losing those last 4 pounds required prior to surgery (still working on it).

I believe my surgery will be sometime in April, probably after April 15 due to I have to go out of town for 4 days in April and can't travel for 4 weeks after surgery.

I am not freaking out quite yet. Most likely will after I have a surgery date.

Sounds like you're nearing the home stretch! I wasn't really 'freaking out' until today when I got my date...I think it's because the surgery didn't seem real to me. But it's definitely becoming a reality now!

I would love to hear how things end up going for you. Hope all goes well!

I'm in April!!! On the 8th, in Mexico. I am counting the HOURS!!!!! I'm so excited and motivated and READY!!!!

I'm in April!!! On the 8th, in Mexico. I am counting the HOURS!!!!! I'm so excited and motivated and READY!!!!

Yay, that is so exciting!! Not much longer now, woohoo!

Hello my name is Joan I have started this journey since November 21, 2012 I finally got my date for my surgery which is April, 5, 2013.

My height 5'0 feet

My weight on 11/21/12 was 226

My weight on 2/26/14 is 218

My surgery date 4/5/13

I have struggle my whole life being over weight and finally I decided to make a change so I can better my self and I can be healthier for myself and my 2 kids who are my world. I am super nervous and hopefully it will go away.

I am happy I found this site and I can hear people remarkable stories and the journey to our surgery date..

I just got my tentative date of April 22, 2013...just waiting on the official word!! SO excited!! can't wait!!!

Hello my name is Joan I have started this journey since November 21, 2012 I finally got my date for my surgery which is April, 5, 2013.

My height 5'0 feet

My weight on 11/21/12 was 226

My weight on 2/26/14 is 218

My surgery date 4/5/13

I have struggle my whole life being over weight and finally I decided to make a change so I can better my self and I can be healthier for myself and my 2 kids who are my world. I am super nervous and hopefully it will go away.

I am happy I found this site and I can hear people remarkable stories and the journey to our surgery date..

Hey Joan, welcome!! I'm so glad to have found this site too. I've been in the pre-surgical process since August and VST has helped me sooo much in getting through it and building awareness and confidence about the procedure. Congrats on getting a surgery date! Go April sleevers!!

I just got my tentative date of April 22, 2013...just waiting on the official word!! SO excited!! can't wait!!!

YEAH, April 22nd!! It's really cool to find someone else having surgery the same day as me. I've noticed for some reason that a TON of folks are scheduled for the 8th...weird! lol. But here's hoping more of us 22nd sleevers are out there too. Congrats to you! Would love to stay in touch since we're both sleevin' it on the same day.

April 4th for me! After a long time waiting, it feels like it's coming up very fast!

Yay Jen, congrats! I know...time was rolling by as slow as molasses and suddenly it's in overdrive!!

YEAH' date=' April 22nd!! It's really cool to find someone else having surgery the same day as me. I've noticed for some reason that a TON of folks are scheduled for the 8th...weird! lol. But here's hoping more of us 22nd sleevers are out there too. Congrats to you! Would love to stay in touch since we're both sleevin' it on the same day. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

That's so funny you said that...I was offered April 8th as a tentative date, but I'm in my best friends wedding the 13th. & as great as I plan on feeling, I don't want to be 5 days post op and in a wedding :-P

I think it'll be fabulous to keep in touch, and compare notes as we go along! It's only ~5 weeks away!! Can you believe it?! I'm SO ready!!

I have my surgery scheduled for April 1st!!! It is starting to feel real, probably for the first time!! I cannnnnot wait!! But at the same time feel so scared. I feel like I did when I was 2 weeks prior to labor...the anxiety! Congrats to you!

I have my surgery scheduled for April 1st!!! It is starting to feel real, probably for the first time!! I cannnnnot wait!! But at the same time feel so scared. I feel like I did when I was 2 weeks prior to labor...the anxiety! Congrats to you!

April 10th, here I come!!

I can't wait:

- 'til May, when I can see some results.

- until I can happily own a swimsuit. I live in the Dominican Republic AND there's a pool in my backyard and do not own one.

- until I can finally enjoy going to the beach.

- until I can stop acting like an agoraphobe because I refuse to go out looking like this.

- until I can post my before and after pictures to the forum.

- until I don't mind having my photo taken.

- until I can smile without my cheeks making my eyes small.

- until I can finally like myself.

- until I can see what I REALLY look like.

- until I can finally stop window shopping and actually shop for clothes at my favorite stores!

- until I can, once again, take my clothes off for someone.

I just can't wait.

I have my surgery scheduled for April 1st!!! It is starting to feel real, probably for the first time!! I cannnnnot wait!! But at the same time feel so scared. I feel like I did when I was 2 weeks prior to labor...the anxiety! Congrats to you!

My revision from Lapband to sleeve in on April 1st as well I am totally freaking out at this point!