I am starting this so all of us who are beginning 2013 in a big way can share stories, advice and experiences.

My surgery date is 1/21/13 and this has been a year long journey for me. I began last December with a physical and my Dr. and I decided it was time. I had to go through 6 months of weigh-ins and visits with the nutritionist before I was even allowed to see the surgeon. I finally met him in July and then was given a whole new list of tests and appointments that needed to be done. My insurance finally approved me earlier this month, but only for surgery after January 1, so January 21st it is.

I am so excited to start this journey and thank you all in advance for sharing your experiences here!

I didn't lose much on liquids either. I lost 7 lbs only had a 10day liquid diet. Remember the only purpose of the pre op liquid diet is so that your liver shrinks some so that its not in the way. So it's ok if you didn't lose a lot of weight.i weighed myself before leaving for surgery' date=' cuz at the hospital they didn't weigh me. That is the only reason I know my pre op weight.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Thanks that makes me feel better. I also had a 10 day liquid diet, when did you have surgery?

Hello everyone! My surgery is scheduled for Jan 23. I went to an all day seminar in June and have been working on all my requirements since. After finishing up with my six months of dietary at the end of November-I finally got approval around Christmas. I am very excited to start this journey. I have seen a few people where I work at have the surgery and it has gone very well for them. I realize that this is only a tool and I still have to put alot of hard work into everything. I have been following a low carb diet for a few years and lost 40 pounds from my all time high but with PCOS and insulin resistance I just take weight off slow. My endocrinologist felt this would be a great benefit for me. So here I am... Looking forward to getting to know people on here and following everyone successful journey...

Congratulations on your date!I know for me, that was a huge sense of relief to have a date. I also have PCOS, which is why I am on this journey. I am also having the surgery to help treat infertility. Its crazy hearing doctors recommend birth control for the first 2 years after having such issues trying to conceive for 5years.

On my way to the Hospital for my surgery. Feeling kindda numb. Loo. I'm sure the closer I get the more nervous I'll get. Good luck to my surgery date buddies and everyone. Please pray for me. God Bless

On my way to the Hospital for my surgery. Feeling kindda numb. Loo. I'm sure the closer I get the more nervous I'll get. Good luck to my surgery date buddies and everyone. Please pray for me. God Bless

Good luck girl. All of you are in my thought. Congrats you're done waiting and about ready to hit the losers bench:-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

January Dates

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3, Federal Way, WA

Thynnlynn - Jan 4, Ypsilanti, MI

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7, St Vincent, Camel, IN

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Jessica9190 - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

Lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Catgyrl68 - Jan 18

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21 - Germany

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Niemie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

Aimee - Jan 28

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Welcome Nienie: Congrats on getting your date. I actually had mine in Dec. and am doing great :-) I added you to January's list.

Also if there is anyone else new, let us know your date and you'll get added :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Hey guys! I wish you all the best of luck this month!! I'll be having surgery done end of may now after tax season and my hubby will be out of school and can focus on helping me recover. I'm glad he's finally come around and willing I go through this together but another waiting period... Feel like I've been waiting forever!

Hey guys! I wish you all the best of luck this month!! I'll be having surgery done end of may now after tax season and my hubby will be out of school and can focus on helping me recover. I'm glad he's finally come around and willing I go through this together but another waiting period... Feel like I've been waiting forever!

Great news about hubby :-) Very happy for you. All the support you can get, is great especially when it comes from your love It does seem to be a waiting game, that's the downfall. Hurry up and wait :-(

Gen :-) 12/15/12

January Dates

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3' date=' Federal Way, WA

Thynnlynn - Jan 4, Ypsilanti, MI

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7, St Vincent, Camel, IN

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Jessica9190 - Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

Lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21 - Germany

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Niemie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

I'm having mine jan 10th!

Well, just got results from pill cam...no Crohn's disease and NORMAL GI tract....looks like I'm DEF on for 1/15! Woooo!!!! This makes this whole process so worth it.

Well' date=' just got results from pill cam...no Crohn's disease and NORMAL GI tract....looks like I'm DEF on for 1/15! Woooo!!!! This makes this whole process so worth it.[/quote']

Yippee, congrats

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Yippee, congrats

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thanks Gen!!!!!

Well' date=' just got results from pill cam...no Crohn's disease and NORMAL GI tract....looks like I'm DEF on for 1/15! Woooo!!!! This makes this whole process so worth it.[/quote']

That is great news. I'm so happy for you!

Well' date=' just got results from pill cam...no Crohn's disease and NORMAL GI tract....looks like I'm DEF on for 1/15! Woooo!!!! This makes this whole process so worth it.[/quote']

Yay!!

Well' date=' just got results from pill cam...no Crohn's disease and NORMAL GI tract....looks like I'm DEF on for 1/15! Woooo!!!! This makes this whole process so worth it.[/quote']

That's amazing news! Congratulations!