After almost a year of twists, turns, and frustrations, I was approved and given a date. I am having surgery on July 23rd and I can't wait!!! To all those slogging through this process and jumping through hoops, keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Any other July 23rd sleevers?

My date is July 22nd. Like yourself it has taken me a year to get to the party but man-o-man I plan to party like a rock start! Where's that surgery table.

I am working from home today and decided to get reconnected with the site and boy am I ever glad I did.

I wish you all the best on your surgery and great success on your journey!

Kw lets keep in touch. What type of pre-op diet are you required to do? Where are you having your surgery? I can't wait to see what life will be like next year at this time.

Lets keep in touch and cheer each other on. I cant wait to see what these next few months bring. I wonder what life will be like next year at this time? Do you have a specific pre-op diet? Where are you having surgery?

I posted twice bc this darn phone made me cancel the first one to use it. Sorry!

Congrats! I have surgery on that date too! I was scheduled for June 27th but due to insurance I had to reschedule for later date. Hopefully that was my last hoop! I have been jumping through them for over a year too! All things happen for a reason. Good luck to you both and yay for us!

My date is July 26th! I'm excited and nervous. I meet the nutritionist today and have my psych eval right after. Best of luck, everyone! Keep in touch!

Smj, we are sleeve sisters. Yeah for the 23rd!! Laura, the psyche eval is a piece of cake. I don't know about others but I haven't found te nutritionist that helpful. Mine just reads me the same sheets each time. I can read....

I'm so happy for us. I'm ready to get this going.

For my pre-op I am required to do two weeks of Slimfast and can have unsweetened applesauce and sugar-free jello. I'm having my procedure at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

I can't wait to see the results a year from now. But I plan to record changes month by month. That way mentally I can adjust.

Every year I return to my alma mater for homecoming. I can't wait to go this year! I want to be the bell of the ball lol. I am looking to buy a hot dress! I'll share the pictures.

Hi my name is crystal I'm scheduled for July 22nd. So excited and nervous ! I have 2 weeks of pre op diet 4 protein drinks a day and meat and veggies at night . I started my journey in dec 2012, at 318 today I'm 300 trying so hard to get out of 300's before surgery. I am getting my unbiblical hernia fixed at the same time hoping that doesn't make recovery harder. I'm in Illinois about 20 mins outside of Chicago having surgery done at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet

We are sleeve sisters Elaine! Good to see there are a few of us all having surgery around the same time! We will all have to keep in touch and check in to see how we are all doing. I know I am excited but scared to death at the same time. Blessing to us all for an uneventful surgery and smooth recovery!

Cmt we are scheduled for the same date how exciting! To everyone, I agree we need to staying touch.

This is the best experience ever!

Kw2, I think it's a great idea to track your weight loss in smaller increments. I want to do frequent photos for at least a year. That's super exciting that you will get to go to your event lolling and feeling good. I avoid all "reunion" activities now and can't wait to feel confident enough to go again. Make sure you do share "hot dress" photos:)

Cmt, my pre-op is similar. I get 2shakes a day and 1meat/veggie meal. That's for 2 weeks prior. I'm having some anxiety about it, but I will do what I have to do. You are a day ahead of me, so you are the guinea pig:). Lol. I'm glad for the support we can be for each other. I don't know about others, but I think my family gets worn out hearing about it:)

Thx ElaineB. My whole outlook is brighter while taking this journey!

I told my niece today's, can't wait to buy new underwear. I want to have smaller thighs for the boy shorts.

I know what you mean. I'm happier than I've been in a long time. I don't have any illusions about this being a cake walk, but I've suffered being fat and there are so many simple pleasures that I look forward to. Like buying underwear:). And buying sexy lingerie. Someday buying clothes in a regular store... The list goes on and on. We all have so much to look forward to. I was just telling my boyfriend how blessed I feel. My insurance covers this life changing surgery. I can't wait to see what this next phase of my life brings.