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

Hi

I am new to this forum, I just found you guys, happy! I am from Sweden and I will have my sleeve on May 21. I am of course very nervous and just a little bit shy from panic. So, here are some questions. The Sleeve has not been done for more than a few years here and I would like to know what long term consequences it has? Does anyone know?

Hi, Eva. Sorry I am not able to answer your question, since I haven't done a whole lot of research long-term outlook...for me, this surgery is sort of my last resort, and I feel much more certain of what my long-term consequences would likely be if I don't get my weight and diabetes under control

my surgery is tomorrow morning, and I am very nervous right now...I think all I still need to do is pack a few things for the overnight hospital stay...my fellow May 6 sleevers: how are y'all doing?

My survey's tomorrow afternoon. I feel like I'm going crazy, I hate waiting. I'm only halfway packed, I'll be in Mexico until Friday. I can't wait to eat something, today is day 3 of clear liquids. Best of luck to all the 6ers!! We're almost there.

Hi' date=' Eva. Sorry I am not able to answer your question, since I haven't done a whole lot of research long-term outlook...for me, this surgery is sort of my last resort, and I feel much more certain of what my long-term consequences would likely be if I don't get my weight and diabetes under control

my surgery is tomorrow morning, and I am very nervous right now...I think all I still need to do is pack a few things for the overnight hospital stay...my fellow May 6 sleevers: how are y'all doing?[/quote']

Hey how are you doing? You will do fine. I am only five days post op and I feel great... Just keep positive about it and remember its a life style change. I was nervouse too. I was scared of going under...turns out. I didn't even know I was under....lol

Here's a list! If you're not on the list, just copy/paste it in your reply and add yourself! I'm scheduled for May 14th! Maybe we can each check in after our surgery.

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, nuchnuch

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee,janiadurl

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728

I added myself. .mines May 23rd

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee,janiadurl

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: Janice5/23

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728

Is anyone having surgery in Dallas Texas this month?

I added myself. .mines May 23rd

1st: mswanda9577' date=' cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI, danelle235

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee,janiadurl

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: Janice5/23

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728[/quote']

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom, Journey Grl

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee,janiadurl

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: Janice5/23

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, Sophia ♥

7th: ChristenOnAmission

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee,janiadurl

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: Janice5/23

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728

What about me. I am Jhoana Franco May 6. Getting ready to go tobthw hospital. See you on the loosing side. Today begins my new jorney amy new me.

1st: mswanda9577' date=' cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193, Sophia ♥

7th: ChristenOnAmission; Imsoready2013

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001, A&AMom

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee,janiadurl

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

23rd: Janice5/23

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728[/quote']

Here's a list! If you're not on the list' date=' just copy/paste it in your reply and add yourself! I'm scheduled for May 14th! Maybe we can each check in after our surgery.

1st: mswanda9577, cejiogu

6th: BethAnn77, tigerbelle, JoannLz, mustangsally193

7th: ChristenOnAmission, lms71

10th: JillianMarie73

13th: natedinsmoor2, shellsheck

14th: glitter8er, lucieloo79, cinward2001

15th: boomarienewme, AmyinMI

16th: Chivon32, elliscoastie, victoria77

17th: Lawrence Washington

20th: misslady, randee

21st: musiclover, Bellanthin

28th: csmiles, tiffs3, kc82, Aline728[/quote']

Ok, May 7th sleevers, are you ready? I am! I have to be at the hospital at 7am and surgery at 8:30. This was a tough 2 week liquid diet, but I made it. I know it will pay off in the long run.

All prayers going up for all.