Hi I will have surgery before X-max and I'm looking for someone to share their experience with me and help me through difficult times. If and when questions arise. Thank you

Not from Nevada, but that lake behind me in my picture is Lake Tahoe, taken from a lookout on the Nevada side. I was in Reno for a business convention in 2009, and hopped on a tour bus that took us out and about for 4 hours. Tahoe is gorgeous! What a beautiful place to live and enjoy your recovery. My sleeve is not until November, so you will be ahead of me. Good Luck and welcome to the forum.

Vegas here - although I travel a lot.

Feel free to PM any questions you have, and congrats on your surgery date.

Who's your surgeon ?

I hope you find someone nearby, but remember this community is here just for that. I have a group (4 members, lol) called Skype Sleevers - consider joining it, if it gets enough active participants it could be an excellent tool, I think. It would be about as close to having a one-one chat if you can't be there in person.

Even if you don't join the group, Skype and such is a good thing to consider.

Good luck.

PS - you are always welcome to ask me questions!

I hope you find someone nearby' date=' but remember this community is here just for that. I have a group (4 members, lol) called Skype Sleevers - consider joining it, if it gets enough active participants it could be an excellent tool, I think. It would be about as close to having a one-one chat if you can't be there in person.

Even if you don't join the group, Skype and such is a good thing to consider.

Good luck.

PS - you are always welcome to ask me questions![/quote']

Ha I'm still learning the ropes here. How do I find your group.

Ms. Cali my surgeon is Dr Soong. . Who was yours?

Vegas here - although I travel a lot.

Feel free to PM any questions you have' date=' and congrats on your surgery date.

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What side of town are you on? Dr Soong will be my surgeon.

I decided to have mine in southern LA. I had better support to get me through recovery and the dr I met with in LA vs Vegas drs was a better choice for me.

I'm close to the rampart casino.

I decided to have mine in southern LA. I had better support to get me through recovery and the dr I met with in LA vs Vegas drs was a better choice for me.

I'm close to the rampart casino.

I know the Vegas office crew is kinda rough. But I heard the surgeons are great. Sooo I will just have to make it past the office crew lol

Had my pre-op appointment on 12/05. Surgery is scheduled for 12/23. So nervous. Can't believe I will be saying good bye to my closet.

I last posted on this thread on Sept. 6. As it turns out, my date is December 23 also. As a reminder, that is Lake Tahoe in my picture. I was in the area on a business trip in 2009. Good luck with your surgery....I will be thinking of you as they give my happy relaxer shot before they wheel me in.

I last posted on this thread on Sept. 6. As it turns out, my date is December 23 also. As a reminder, that is Lake Tahoe in my picture. I was in the area on a business trip in 2009. Good luck with your surgery....I will be thinking of you as they give my happy relaxer shot before they wheel me in.

Tomorrow is the day. Let's keep in touch if you like. Good luck to you as well!!! Nervous n excited!!

Vegas newbie here...dr. atkinson, dr. Soong's partner did my sleeve on December 18th. I'm going for my first follow up appt. on new years eve. Hoping to get to move to soft foods soon but their nutritionist suggests nothing you have to chew for 3 weeks. I'm getting tired of shakes and soups. I may never have another soup after I get clearance to move up.

I had my surgery with Dr. Atkinson on march 4, 2013. Down 125 pounds!!

If you have any questions feel free to ask!!

Dr Soong did mine 12/23 and my hubby's on 12/17. Hubby got moved to soft / puréed foods as of this week. I have tried cottage cheese and tolerate it well so I eat some too.

Wooohooo Nikki keep up the great job!!! Hubby lost 30lbs and I have not gone on the scale since day of surgery. My appt is Tuesday .