My surgery date is September 30th in Ypsilanti, MI.

who else is in september? what are your thoughts? are you excited??!!! Nervous?

September 9!

I am quite nervous. I am heading to Mexico!

I will be in Tijuana on Sept. 9th. We are staying at the Marriot.

I will be in Tijuana on Sept. 9th. We are staying at the Marriot.

As am I! I look forward to meeting you! Are you going alone?

As am I! I look forward to meeting you! Are you going alone?

Just kidding, just noticed the "we."

As am I!

Me too! I'll see you there along with a friend who is also having the surgery but not a member here. There are so many of us that day!

I was a Sept Sleever., Just stopped by to wish you all the best!... IF YOU do what the Dr tells you to do and drink your water.... YOU WILL succeed. If you lose 50 lbs like I have seen so many do, and then start eating Oreos, and chips instead of your protein and veggies............. you will fail. My wish is that everyone that is fixing to have this surgery done is that you follow the directions and do not get slack after a few months, thinking I can do this... YOU WILL FAIL. This is not a miracle. You do have to follow directions and rules. Do not ask after a month, why am I not losing, Can I drink alcohol.......... SLAP!!! SLAP!!!....... you will not lose every DAY, or WEEK. you will STALL, for what seems to you months. You WILL lose some hair..... to you it will seem like you are going bald, you are not. If you get in your protein and take your vitamins, this will help you. NO you cannot have this surgery and in 8 weeks go out and drink like you used to. If I can help any of you please let me know. I have gone from pushing out of 18W to a 8P. I have talked to people that knew me BEFORE surgery that did not know I had it and they do not even know who I am, and I am talking people that I was close to. This is a lifestyle. eating change....... You are doing the surgery to SAVE your life or make it better, please do not slack off after you have lost a few pounds, and there will be some of you that will do this. I am here to help, please let me know if I can help you.

Drink that water and have a Blessed day!

Beginning my week long countdown to surgery next Tuesday. Staying the course on pre-surgery diet and getting use to daily borrowing 64 oz. of water, crystal lite, Jello, etc. Met with my surgeon and reviewed the sleeve surgery and Dr. Reich's OR philosophy to deliver better outcomes. REceived my insurance approval today, all my testing is done, my heart and mind are in agreement that this is what I must do, and I am ready for next Tuesday.

Eeeeekkk...what a rough 48 hours...some kind of intestinal bug going around...guess who caught it? I did! Guess who sat on the toilet for hours? I did.. Guess what came out? Liquid! Why? Oh i dont know..maybe its because this stupid pre op diet is liquid only with no fibre at all. I THOUGHT protein shakes were supposed to be constipating?????

I broke my pre op diet to give my body a night off in order to try amd recover...we shall see if it helps..

Crazy to think August is over in 4 Days!

Bring on September! Anyone getting nervous yet? I have a fear of flying so this shall be interesting flying to mexico for surgery..Someone punch me out so that i can not worry.

Eeeeekkk...what a rough 48 hours...some kind of intestinal bug going around...guess who caught it? I did! Guess who sat on the toilet for hours? I did.. Guess what came out? Liquid! Why? Oh i dont know..maybe its because this stupid pre op diet is liquid only with no fibre at all. I THOUGHT protein shakes were supposed to be constipating?????

I broke my pre op diet to give my body a night off in order to try amd recover...we shall see if it helps..

Crazy to think August is over in 4 Days!

Bring on September! Anyone getting nervous yet? I have a fear of flying so this shall be interesting flying to mexico for surgery..Someone punch me out so that i can not worry.

Don't worry. Flying is the easy part. I'll be there Sept. 9-14. I'm excited and determined to start this the right way and reach my goal. Im ready to get off meds,have more energy, and finally be able to stop hiding parts of my body like my arms. I always wear 3/4 sleeves and have jackets in every color to hide the bulkiness of my arms-even in the heat. I keep singing "Run Free" and "Freedom". Lol! Sleep on the plane...it makes time pass faster! : )

I was a Sept Sleever., Just stopped by to wish you all the best!... IF YOU do what the Dr tells you to do and drink your water.... YOU WILL succeed. If you lose 50 lbs like I have seen so many do, and then start eating Oreos, and chips instead of your protein and veggies............. you will fail. My wish is that everyone that is fixing to have this surgery done is that you follow the directions and do not get slack after a few months, thinking I can do this... YOU WILL FAIL. This is not a miracle. You do have to follow directions and rules. Do not ask after a month, why am I not losing, Can I drink alcohol.......... SLAP!!! SLAP!!!....... you will not lose every DAY, or WEEK. you will STALL, for what seems to you months. You WILL lose some hair..... to you it will seem like you are going bald, you are not. If you get in your protein and take your vitamins, this will help you. NO you cannot have this surgery and in 8 weeks go out and drink like you used to. If I can help any of you please let me know. I have gone from pushing out of 18W to a 8P. I have talked to people that knew me BEFORE surgery that did not know I had it and they do not even know who I am, and I am talking people that I was close to. This is a lifestyle. eating change....... You are doing the surgery to SAVE your life or make it better, please do not slack off after you have lost a few pounds, and there will be some of you that will do this. I am here to help, please let me know if I can help you.

Drink that water and have a Blessed day!

Thanks for the wonderful advice, I always like to hear from people who have had this done. Great job on your success!!!

Getting closer.........

Getting closer.........

Yes...I start 7 day pre-op on Sunday. I will be in surgery in 10days. Lord, I am ready but so nervous. Yesterday, I met with a young lady that had it done and it was confirmation for me. I just happened to mention the procedure and she began talking in the beauty salon. We are the exact height and weight with the same goal...140. She gave me her number to be my sleeve sister. She lost 55 pounds in 5 months and looks amazing! She lost the majority in the first two months. We can do this guys!!!

I'm scheduled for September 19th and I'm super excited. I've been working on tracking all of my food and eating protein first, which has helped me lose a few pounds this week. We're going to rock this!

10 day preop starts tomorrow. Eeeekkkk for some reason at 4am this morning everything became real. Good luck to everyone who's starting the journey!

I'm scheduled for September 19th and I'm super excited. I've been working on tracking all of my food and eating protein first' date=' which has helped me lose a few pounds this week. We're going to rock this![/quote']

I'm Sept 19th also I haven't been tracking what I eat but I have been journaling and making better choices... Where are you having your surgery and does your doc put you on the pre-op liquid diet? Mine doesn't, I see the Nutritionist Sept 5th and might just ask if I can do the pre-op liquid diet so I can prepare for what comes after surgery.

I'm having my surgery at INOVA Fair Oaks in Virginia (outside of DC). I only have to do the liquid diet for 2 days before the surgery to help shrink the liver.