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!!

So glad to hear that those that have already had surgery this month are doing so well. I wish you continued success in your recovery. Just 5 more days until its my turn!!!!!!

So glad to hear that those that have already had surgery this month are doing so well. I wish you continued success in your recovery. Just 5 more days until its my turn!!!!!!

You'll do well!

I'm on the 25th too. I started my diet on Monday and prior to that I lost 10 pounds by watching my portion sizes. My Doctor is Dr. Jessee at Palms of Pasadena in Tampa. Where are you at?

I am in Indianapolis. Going to Dr. Clark at St. Francis.

I went today for my nut class. I have to start liquids on Sunday. Surgery time is 1:30 pm. The full liquid isn't as bad as I thought. Going shopping Saturday to get my Greek your. Was surprised that you can eat oatmeal. Have to have less than 10 grams of sugar per serving. Also bought peach wey protien to mix with soy milk. We can do this

So my surgery went well yesterday.... Still in the hospital resting.. My tummy is pretty sore and extremely swollen. Walking around has been pretty easy, the worst part is trying to sit down or get back up.... Luckily the hospital beds make it easier to lift you up. I have not administered pain medicine very often and they turned my auto med thing off so if I need pain meds they will brig them to me. I did take a shower on my own.. It's just a little difficult getting dressed without any assistance. Good luck to everyone else doing their surgery... Remember don't over drink your liquids cause you will feel miserable.

I am in Indianapolis. Going to Dr. Clark at St. Francis.

Awesome and good luck to you. Will be thinking of all of our sleeve brothers and sisters.

So my surgery went well yesterday.... Still in the hospital resting.. My tummy is pretty sore and extremely swollen. Walking around has been pretty easy' date=' the worst part is trying to sit down or get back up.... Luckily the hospital beds make it easier to lift you up. I have not administered pain medicine very often and they turned my auto med thing off so if I need pain meds they will brig them to me. I did take a shower on my own.. It's just a little difficult getting dressed without any assistance. Good luck to everyone else doing their surgery... Remember don't over drink your liquids cause you will feel miserable.[/quote']

Thank you for your advise and insight to your experience. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

September 17th!!! Ahhhh. Starting to get nervous yet extremely excited!

Me too...it'll be here anyday!!! Are you nervous?

So my surgery went well yesterday.... Still in the hospital resting.. My tummy is pretty sore and extremely swollen. Walking around has been pretty easy, the worst part is trying to sit down or get back up.... Luckily the hospital beds make it easier to lift you up. I have not administered pain medicine very often and they turned my auto med thing off so if I need pain meds they will brig them to me. I did take a shower on my own.. It's just a little difficult getting dressed without any assistance. Good luck to everyone else doing their surgery... Remember don't over drink your liquids cause you will feel miserable.

glad to hear your doing well. You are on your way.

Having surgery in TJ on September 12' date=' excited , anxious, worried . But definitely ready. I will be at the Marriott and I am fully bilingual.[/quote']

Hey I'm here now at the Marriott and having surgery on 9/12..we should meet up and go shopping or something. I'm in room 602.

I guess I can jump in here. My surgery is on the 25th' date=' so I have two weeks to go! I finished all my pre-op testing yesterday and started the pre-op diet today. I am mostly excited, but would be lying if I said I had zero nerves.

Congrats to all who have made it to the other side so far this month! I will be there soon![/quote']

Mine is the 19th. Central Florida area!!

Well, I am sitting here in my hospital room at Mi Doctor just waiting patiently for the surgery.....NOT! I guess Dr. ponce is coming here at 3pm and I will be the last surgery, arghh. Everything has been great up to now, just hard to pass these last few minutes, hours, ? The nurses were unable to get an IV in me because my veins are small, so waiting for MD to o it. On a good note, the scale here weighed me 9 pounds under what the hotel scale said this morning! Hmmmm, I guess I dropped a lot of weight on the 3 days of liquids only. So....I now weigh 243 lbs, hurray. Wish me luck and say a prayer. Thanks!

Well' date=' I am sitting here in my hospital room at Mi Doctor just waiting patiently for the surgery.....NOT! I guess Dr. ponce is coming here at 3pm and I will be the last surgery, arghh. Everything has been great up to now, just hard to pass these last few minutes, hours, ? The nurses were unable to get an IV in me because my veins are small, so waiting for MD to o it. On a good note, the scale here weighed me 9 pounds under what the hotel scale said this morning! Hmmmm, I guess I dropped a lot of weight on the 3 days of liquids only. So....I now weigh 243 lbs, hurray. Wish me luck and say a prayer. Thanks![/quote']

I'm sorry to hear that. I met you this morning in the Lobby. Maybe we can meet up on Saturday and swap stories before we leave. Hope all goes well SOON! I'm in room 603..my name is Vicki

Hey I'm here now at the Marriott and having surgery on 9/12..we should meet up and go shopping or something. I'm in room 602.

Oops I meant room 603!

Ok thx. Sounds good! I walked to the Walmart this morning, and went to the pool and jacuzzi the other days. OMG Dr. Ponce's assistant physician just came in and she is absolutely beautiful! She told me she had the sleeve two years ago and lost 110 pounds. Unbelievable, I'm so excited to have this opportunity!!!! Please if anyone is having second thoughts about anything just read and ask questions. Do you know the vast majority of people I have talked to that are getting the sleeve in TJ at Mi Doctor are nurses! The whole experience has been top notch from my first phone calls to Cindy and Christy to now, and I am very excited about the future! I already know this is the best decision I could have made. See you after the surgery.