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

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

I had my surgery sept 10

Trina tell me a little of what surgery was like? When you awoke after surgery? How much pain did you experience? Your appetite....

Premier Protien has 160 cal and 30g protein in 11oz serving. The chocolate is not bad. I believe you can find them at Sams club and heard Walgreens carry them too.

Day 5 post op and things are going pretty good. My new tummy is very gurgly. I went to the grocery store today and survived lol. Drinking is pretty easy but I'm having a hard time liking water or Crystal light. G2 and propel flavored water are better right now. I'm a big water drinker so this is bothering me having to find other things to drink . Protein is slow going because it doesn't stay cold enough, but it's going. My larger incision is the one that I notice the most especially when I cough. I'm coming along I will be glad to be feeling all better.

I just found out my surgey is pushed to the 28th instead of the 23rd. :-/. I guess I waited this long I can do another 5 days.

My surgery is September 28th in TJ Mexico with Dr. Garcia. I am very excited!! Anyone else?

I'm the 28th. Here in LV!

I just found out my surgey is pushed to the 28th instead of the 23rd. :-/. I guess I waited this long I can do another 5 days.

Im on the 25TH so we are right around the same time. Those 5 days will pass in no time! Just like this year, its almost out!

My surgery is September 28th in TJ Mexico with Dr. Garcia. I am very excited!! Anyone else?

Yes very excited! I'm so ready for this, I already started cleaning my closet, giving away most clothes that was already to big because I will never need them again! I packed and unpacked and repacked my hospital bag lol. ☺

Hi. My name is Teresa. I had surgery on 9.11.13 so 5days post op today. Had a great surgical and hospital experience. Finding my discharge instructions from surgeon confusing. Also seems very different from what others have posted on here. Had clear liquids first 3 days. Introduced protein shakes on Saturday with success. Yesterday and today I had small portion of full liquids. Have to work hard to get fluid all in.

Follow up appointment is tomorrow. Looking forward to getting on scale and getting some clarification on what to consume. Missed food today. This site has been so helpful in refocusing those negative thoughts.

My surgery date is 9/26, but just found out less than two weeks ago that my insurance now will NOT cover it, so I'll have to go private pay - $14K ouch!!. Very difficult. In addition, I'm having a chronic lump in my throat, been there for about the same time - stress? but I need to have it checked out. I am having to cash in almost all I have to do this...I believe that it will make life better, but it's still a hard choice. I know so many people are so positive and wouldn't change a thing, and I guess this is the time I need to hear the good experiences on the blogs. Best to all you fellow SepSleeves!

My surgery date is 9/26' date=' but just found out less than two weeks ago that my insurance now will NOT cover it, so I'll have to go private pay - 14K ouch!!. Very difficult. In addition, I'm having a chronic lump in my throat, been there for about the same time - stress? but I need to have it checked out. I am having to cash in almost all I have to do this...I believe that it will make life better, but it's still a hard choice. I know so many people are so positive and wouldn't change a thing, and I guess this is the time I need to hear the good experiences on the blogs. Best to all you fellow SepSleeves![/quote']

I don't know if you ever thought about it but I'm in Mexico right now, just had surgery Friday and I'm so glad I went this route. $4700 paid for absolutely everything except airfare. You could probably schedule your surgery as soon as next week. Check out Ready 4 A Change. Dr Fernando Garcia.

Trina tell me a little of what surgery was like? When you awoke after surgery? How much pain did you experience? Your appetite....

My appetite is gone....eating enough to survive.

Just had my sleeve done September 12th on my first phase. Didn't know food was like crack!

My surgery date is 9/26' date=' but just found out less than two weeks ago that my insurance now will NOT cover it, so I'll have to go private pay - 14K ouch!!. Very difficult. In addition, I'm having a chronic lump in my throat, been there for about the same time - stress? but I need to have it checked out. I am having to cash in almost all I have to do this...I believe that it will make life better, but it's still a hard choice. I know so many people are so positive and wouldn't change a thing, and I guess this is the time I need to hear the good experiences on the blogs. Best to all you fellow SepSleeves![/quote']

Oh RD, PLEASE check out TJ Mexico. I had my sleeve on 9/11 at hospital Mi doctor and Ithere were MANY nurses either getting the operation or accompanying a friend or loved one. EVERYTHING except the airfare is included. I went through a company called Mexico Bariatrics and when I called their number I got Christy and Cindy as coordinators who guided me through the whole thing! Once you arrive, a driver is waiting for you to take you across the border, AND there are 2 coordinators in Mexico who help the whole way thru. I went alone but met MANY people the first nite at the hotel. Also, when they did my surgery they found and repaired a hiatal hernia at no extra charge. My surgeon was Dr Ponce de Leon but there are many other doctors who sound very qualified including dr. Valenzuela, etc. I think picking one of the surgeons tat operate at Hospital My Doctor is probably the best bet because the hospital is very new and well run. I even hat 16 teeth capped while there at a significant savings. Medical and Dental tourism is huge in Mexico and has been going on for quite a while. Good luck to you!

26th in Livonia. Are you doing the Bariatric Hospital or St Joe?

Sept 23 rd now at barix in ypsi