Hello everyone, I wanted to see how many May 2013 sleevers there are! What are you doing at this point to prepare for surgery? What are your stats?

I am scheduled for May 15th. So excited, but nervous!! I am currently 260 and my highest was 268 in February. I plan to get down to at least 250 before the two week Protein diet prior to my surgery. My goal weight is 150 which I haven't been at in about 7 years! I started my journey in January of this year. I was fortunate enough that my insurance approved me without requiring a 6 month monitored diet. I have a good amount of support, didn't start off that way though. First responses were "you're taking the easy way out", so I took them to information seminars which completely changed their views (whew!). I am extremely excited for the surgery because it's a new me. I can completely change my life habits around and start feeling better about myself physically and mentally. When I think back, I've realized my weight has kept me from making friends, going in public, and just plain living life!

I would love to hear all of your stories thus far and how your journey to getting sleeved has been!

Thanks!!

- Brooke

We are at almost the same starting point. I'm 5'7' date=' 277, 30yrs. I am trying to cut back on all of the above. My surgery date is 5/28/13, I am so happy to start a healthier life.[/quote']

Are you getting ready?

I had my preop visit today. 26 days until my surgery. So ready.

I just got my date, May 28. Already on pre op diet.

Hi, what Are you eatting?

Mine is may 23rd. I'm 5'8", 268lbs. My dr said I dont have to do a pre op diet. Just eat as I usually do until midnight the night before.

My surgery is scheduled for May 28th. i have always been bigger than most' date=' my highest weight was 280, I would like to get down to 170-165. My mother is supportive, but my daughters father, and older sister feel I am taking the easy way out. I have not been in the 100's since grade school. So Im looking forward to this new change. I am so grateful to have found a forum that is supportive.[/quote']

It's far from the easy way out, it's more like the ultimate commitment you can make to yourself and your loved ones.

I'm scheduled for May 23rd. My starting weight was 303. I'm only down a few lbs. I fluctuate between wanting to get used to eating exactly what I should at post-op and thinking 'I'll never be able to eat this again' and eating things I shouldn't.

I start full liquids next Friday. Still checking out all the Protein drinks. So far my favorite are the Visalus shakes available online. They taste like cake batter. I'm really not into sweet things, so I'm also looking for something tasteless I can mix into Soup.

Getting nervous occasionally. Worried about not waking up. But I'm excited too. I really appreciate all the posts here. Good information

I'm scheduled for May 23rd. My starting weight was 303. I'm only down a few lbs. I fluctuate between wanting to get used to eating exactly what I should at post-op and thinking 'I'll never be able to eat this again' and eating things I shouldn't.

I start full liquids next Friday. Still checking out all the Protein drinks. So far my favorite are the Visalus shakes available online. They taste like cake batter. I'm really not into sweet things' date=' so I'm also looking for something tasteless I can mix into soup.

Getting nervous occasionally. Worried about not waking up. But I'm excited too. I really appreciate all the posts here. Good information[/quote']

Mines on the 23rd too. .we can be surgery buddies !

Beth I tried to send you a message on FB and it said that since we aren't friends, it will go to your "other" folder. LOL. I don't know what the "other" folder is, but I hope you can find me and add me to the page. My surgery is 5-20-13. My name is Terri Tyrer and you should be able to find me if my message didn't show up. Thanks!

I'm Jan (browniejan) and I just got scheduled for May 16th. I also am so excited. My insurance approved me after sleep study, psyche consult and testing, and my cardiologist approval. I had already done a year of supervised weight management through my employer and it was excepted. I started gaining weight about 17 years ago when I weighed a nice 123, but had a complete hysterectomy. Last year I was at 235. Now I'm at 214, with 38.5 BMI. I have high cholosterol, Mitral Valve Prolapse with an irregular hearbeat. Some mild Coronary Artey Disease, and sleep apnea. I am also 63 years old. I am not anxious at all. My daughter had sleeve 4 years ago so i have 1st hand knowledge of what to expect, even though I may not have same journey as she did. She lost half her body weight during the first 2 years and 325/160 and has done an amazing job keeping it off. I have been on extra protein for ot ona month and just ordered a supply for after the surgery. Glad I've found someone going at the same time. I entered info about my surgery date but it's not showing on upcoming surgeries list. Good luck and if you want to chat, just holler.

Hello everyone!!! I am sleeved and at home. Kind of sore but other wise feeling great!!!!

yay, mswanda...glad you are home and feeling pretty good...I am scheduled for Monday...it's gonna be a nervous weekend for me!

yay' date=' mswanda...glad you are home and feeling pretty good...I am scheduled for Monday...it's gonna be a nervous weekend for me![/quote']

I am scheduled for Monday too! I am nervous also :/ Good luck to you!!

thanks, Kristy...make sure you post here after surgery, and we can compare notes

thanks' date=' Kristy...make sure you post here after surgery, and we can compare notes[/quote']

I definitely will