Im September 16th....I havent been in hospital for 22 years to the date and that was for the birth of my twin boys who were born 09/16/91.

This surgery will also be a life changing experience for me!!

I started my journey on June 10 and my surgery is scheduled for Sept 3! I have amazing insurance which is a huge blessing. I'm getting sleeves in Houston. Oh, and my pre-op diet is low fat for 1 week prior to surgery...that's it!! Come on September!!!!!

I started my journey on June 10 and my surgery is scheduled for Sept 3! I have amazing insurance which is a huge blessing. I'm getting sleeves in Houston. Oh' date=' and my pre-op diet is low fat for 1 week prior to surgery...that's it!! Come on September!!!!![/quote']

Sounds like the Houston sleeve docs are far less strict about pre-op diets than docs elsewhere. I am in Houston too, on Sept. 4th. I have a three day pre-op liver shrinking diet with protein shakes, small protein snacks, and one meal of lowfat meat and salad with non-fat vinaigrette. Doc is Dexter Turnquest, hospital is Willowbrook Methodist. Who's your surgeon, and what hospital? Diana49

QUESTION for those having surgery in Mexico: What will you do about aftercare?

I'm using Dr Balette at Houston Northwest. I've heard Turnquest is great too!! Good luck.

I'm using Dr Balette at Houston Northwest. I've heard Turnquest is great too!! Good luck.

Thanks! GOOD LUCK TO YOU TOO.

HI! I'm new here, this is my first post. I just got my surgery date yesterday and it's Sept 5th. I'm on day 1 of the pre-op diet. I'm so excited! I'm glad I found this site for support. -Kristi

I'm in west central PA. Where is Saye? Eastern PA?

I'm sorry that was a typo. It was supposed to say Sayre, PA. It's right on the boarder of NY.

I'm in port richey as well. Having surgery in Mexico though on Sept 12th.

Great we should keep in touch

I'm September 10th! I'm self-pay in Michigan. I have to loose 5lbs before surgery. Not sure how I'm gonna go about that just yet. I'm thinking, lots of water, (which I already drink a min of 128 oz of water a day so not sure how I can get in more) and 4 shakes a day

HI! I'm new here, this is my first post. I just got my surgery date yesterday and it's Sept 5th. I'm on day 1 of the pre-op diet. I'm so excited! I'm glad I found this site for support. -Kristi

Hi Kristi, I'm new here too! I am having my surgery on Sept. 4th and on day 2 of my liquid diet!!! There is a lot of really good info and advice on this website, I read old & new posts for hours...it keeps me from thinking about food! LOL Good luck! Susan

September 25th here, getting ready...

QUESTION for those having surgery in Mexico: What will you do about aftercare?

My PCP at home will be helping me when i get home from mexico

Im Sept. 12 in Virginia. Super duper excited. Will start a 2 week liquid diet August 29. The process went quick and without hiccup. Hoping to continue in that manner.

I start my pre op liquid diet on Monday and then my surgery is sept 3rd. The process went super fast for me, but I'm self-pay.

Received my surgery date today - September 20th with Dr. Keith Kim at Celebration Hospital in the Orlando, Florida area. Emotions are running the full gammut at the moment. I start my liquid diet on September 6th and I'm actually looking forward to it. Kind of crazy, huh?