I finally have my surgery date (8/14) and I am beyond excited. Looking for some sleeve buddies to go through this process with. I have been making changes already and so far so good. I have increased my activity level and stopped drinking Diet Dr Pepper, which was a huge change for me. What is everyone else doing to prepare? Does anyone who is post op have any helpful tips for things to have on hand after surgery?

Just recv'd my 8/14 surgery date today' date=' can't contain my excitement. Anyone using Dr. Garber?[/quote']

Different doc, but same date

Different doc' date=' but same date[/quote']

Who's your doc and which Hosp?

I just make it into the August cut off, I'm being sleeved August 28th

I'm scheduled for 8/28 also, with Dr. Valenzuela in Tijuana. Who is your surgeon?

I'm having mine done August 14th too.

I have to do one week of clear liquids before it.

So far I have my laptop' date=' sundress, flip flops, chap stick and an extension cord... I heard a heating pad would be good too... I'm sure I'll add more to my list.

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Oh a heating pad that's a good one!!

Assuming all goes well w/my insurance...I'm also getting sleeved Aug 14. First day of my pre-op diet && I gotta say its not fun.

Here's a list someone put together: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/10081-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/ Right at the top of the first post there is a word document with a list.

(I'm thinking: chapstick, book, cell phone/charger, small pillow, a deck of cards, ear plugs, pad of paper, pencil/pens, maxi dress, case for glasses) I plan on wearing a pair of sandals that slip on....can wear them to/from the hospital and during my stay while walking around.

I'm having mine done August 14th too.

I have to do one week of clear liquids before it.

Whose your doc Laura, which Hosp? Are you on protein shakes for 2 weeks?

Assuming all goes well w/my insurance...I'm also getting sleeved Aug 14. First day of my pre-op diet && I gotta say its not fun.

Chass003- which doc and where? What's your pre-op diet??

I don't know why but all week at work, I seem to get super tired. The pre-op diet isn't much fun right now. 5 more days till it's sleeve time. I did buy some realtree camo crocs to rock at the hospital. Oh yeah I'm that guy.

I don't know why but all week at work' date=' I seem to get super tired. The pre-op diet isn't much fun right now. 5 more days till it's sleeve time. I did buy some realtree camo crocs to rock at the hospital. Oh yeah I'm that guy.[/quote']

Good luck!!!

Tina5978- I'm using Dr. Garber on Monday 8/5 for a revision from band to sleeve. Where do you live? -Elisa

Hi all I'm 30th Aug if there are any sleeve sisters out there, safe and pain free journey everyone :-)

Tina5978- I'm using Dr. Garber on Monday 8/5 for a revision from band to sleeve. Where do you live? -Elisa

I'm in the Bronx. What prompted your revision? I responded to your PM.

Just got the call from Dr office my insurance approved so confirmed for Aug 12th. My insurance (Fidelis) approved in less than 48hrs.