I thought I would kick off the fun for August Sleevers! So here we go!!

I am scheduled for Monday August 19th! Let the countdown begin!!

Today is my first day post-op and really I am totally ready to leave. Wish we could have been back in our own comfy home and bed. But since I'm barely able to drink water without it feeling "weird" it's probably good to be here and be allowed to ease into things.

I too wondered if we'd need care taking, but really we don't. We are up and about, walking, getting things for ourselves etc. I've been in much worse shape with just a fever than I am now with respect to taking care of myself. If you want to have someone come visit for a few hours just for the company, go for it, but you won't really need anything you can't get for yourself.

I'm glad you two are doing so well ! Thank you for your insight, I feel better now. I'm going to a dedicated facility that specializes in weight loss surgery and I heard my surgeon is one of the best. I just didn't know what to expect so thanks again. I heard that rocking in a rocking chair even helps with getting the gas out. Please check in tomorrow so we know how you guys are doing! hugs xxx Jeanie

Paperwork was summited to Insurance 08/01/13. I am praying for a August date!

Paperwork was summited to Insurance 08/01/13. I am praying for a August date!

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Paperwork was summited to Insurance 08/01/13. I am praying for a August date!

Good luck

August 27th!!!!

August 9th lap band to sleeve revision in Shreveport, Louisiana!

Mine is August 8...only a few days to wait!

My surgery is Monday, August 5th. Getting a little nervous as it gets closer!!

Getting sleeved on my birthday, Aug 19, 13! Starting to feel a little nervous but super excited!

Getting sleeved on my birthday' date=' Aug 19, 13! Starting to feel a little nervous but super excited![/quote']

Getting sleeved on my birthday' date=' Aug 19, 13! Starting to feel a little nervous but super excited![/quote']

Looked at my surgery countdown earlier. I can't believe in just over 3 weeks (the 27th) that I'm having surgery. Eeeek. I went low carb today, start pre op diet on the 17th. I just wanted a jump start on things. Absolutely can't wait. I am excited, nervous, and terrified all at once.

Good luck

Thank You

Oh good point! Glad I asked that's going on my packing list for this week!! Thank you

One more thing I wish I'd brought was a trial size bottle of mild mouthwash. Where it's the ketosis or just generally surgery blahs, I could have used a mouth freshner from time to time.

I am on the pre-surgery diet and was told 8/26, 8/27/ 8,29, 9/3 or 9/5 were going to be dates

I hate this waiting so am happy it's going to happen soon. The pre-surgery diet (morning shake, 28-40grams Protein for lunch & dinner with no Water 30 min before or after the meal, only 2 slices high Fiber bread the whole day, 3 1/2 cup fruit, 2 small protein Snacks, supplement regime, etc. etc) is going to great and actually causing me to drop already.

My hospital just made the top 10% of all U.S. Bariatric Centers! The report is here if you want to check it out: http://www.healthgrades.com/quality

It would be great if we all keep track of each other and if we get advice on other forums from experienced sleevers and post it here so we don't all miss anything.