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!

Well looks like unless some miracle happens I will have to reschedule. I have been running 103 fever.

you never know-you still have another day. did you talk to your dr?

I just left the clinic I have the flu its official so no surgery for me on January 10

poo! i didn't see this before my last post :[ i am so sorry you're sick but i'm glad you went to get checked out. i know how bad it feels to work so hard and find out last minute it's within your reach and it falls out of your grasp. ugh, i'm sooo feeling your pain and am scared every minute i'll get bad news like i did in may.

today was my last day at work, 1st day of liquids (wasn't horrible) and tomorrow is coloyote day. wish you were joining me but i'm hoping you have a very quick recovery and they can reschedule you ASAP!

Finally have the date...Jan 29 at St Vincent Carmel - Indianapolis IN. Very ready to move on!

Going in tomorrow at 7:30.. Oh boy! Nerves!!!

Good luck!

Going in tomorrow at 7:30.. Oh boy! Nerves!!!

I hear ya! I'm the day after you-really hit home today when I left work. Aren't you glad to be done with the colyte? Did you mix it with Water?

Good luck and we'll all be thinking of you.

*Updated list-January Dates (feel free to let me know if I missed someone)

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

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

Mrs.mda - Jan 15

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

A Rose - Jan 25

Aimee - Jan 28

PianoMom1 - Jan 29, St Vincent Carmel, Indianapolis IN

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

Jessica9190 - TBD

(Gen :-) 12/15/12)

PS: I recommend joining the December Post Sugery forum as it's filled with helpful information. Gen (one4ozzie) mentioned this before. I'm going to start one for us too. We can keep our thread going as the Jan post-opers grow and continue to support, share, ask/answer questions, stay in contact with each other, etc.

All the best-1 more day and I get to join the losers bench! Woot woot!

January 16th I'm so excited and nervous at the same time !

Going in tomorrow at 7:30.. Oh boy! Nerves!!!

Good luck to today's surgeries. Thoughts and prayers are with you :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Good luck to today's surgeries. Thoughts and prayers are with you :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thank you so much, going in right now. Lets see how long it takes for me to get well enough to post. Waited for this step for a long time.

Hi! I'm new to the group, awesome to see such a great online support system.

After a year of working towards this, I go in for surgery tomorrow morning Jan 10. Getting nervous for all the what-ifs but trying to keep my positive thinking and meditation cd in mind!

Hi! I'm new to the group' date=' awesome to see such a great online support system.

After a year of working towards this, I go in for surgery tomorrow morning Jan 10. Getting nervous for all the what-ifs but trying to keep my positive thinking and meditation cd in mind![/quote']

Congrats and good luck tomorrow :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I had surgery 1/7, everything went well. Had some blood pressure problems during and after due to anesthesia. Also something I hadnt heard anyone say but my nurses have said is pretty common is that you may need insulin while in the hospital because your blood sugar levels can be high from lack of food. I have had to have shots every 6 hours for it.

Ok my new date is Jan 18

Crap I just realized the 18th is two days before my son's birthday. I don't know what to do.