Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

Everyone introduce yourselves!


So far as of 11/02/13

• Dec 02 Krysta03
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• Dec 02 Annadette
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• Dec 02 Nurse_Bonnie
• Dec 02 doopa
• Dec 02 Jerzygurl
• Dec 03 Tasha420
• Dec 03 SouthernCharm
• Dec 03 redilla42
• Dec 03 skinnynewbecky2014
• Dec 03 Sinderelly
• Dec 03 missmee
• Dec 03 Browneyedgurl
• Dec 04 L-in-NJ
• Dec 04 Healthbound
• Dec 04 Katdrox
• Dec 05 Blondiee
• Dec 05 Lioness813
• Dec 06 kyholder
• Dec 06 harleychic
• Dec 09 De-jo
• Dec 09 AshleyMidwife
• Dec 09 Sweettart702
• Dec 09 MShell
• Dec 09 Carlotta
• Dec 10 hopecomeswithtime
• Dec 11 liciamarie
• Dec 11 KaminaBlue
• Dec 11 Only1likeme
• Dec 11 soul2bleed
• Dec 11 Volfan
• Dec 11 dencob1
• Dec 11 MnWin
• Dec 11 onedaycloser
• Dec 11 Scraglycat
• Dec 12 amills
• Dec 12 kellymoon
• Dec 12 honeylove
• Dec 13 Mommie4
• Dec 13 amduc (and husband!)
• Dec 13 Under1star
• Dec 14 Sleevin It
• Dec 16 slvrsax
• Dec 16 elhudge
• Dec 16 Mfs
• Dec 16 MGR1852
• Dec 17 Shelly70
• Dec 17 Serenah
• Dec 17 ginnie290
• Dec 18 Sns513
• Dec 18 Nona337am
• Dec 18 gemgirl
• Dec 18 mija1980
• Dec 18 Teachamy
• Dec 26 ReEstDec2013
• Dec 27 Carmen1963
• Dec 30 elsnanny

No date yet:

• AtlantaRed
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• AngiD
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• SueRN
• Simpley_ke
• Vixey
• macman
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• Tarheel79
• SeniorMoment
• Coachk
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• caligirl3
• Besleeve It

I don't know what happen while trying to reply to JerzeyGurl comment...

Agree. I'm getting in about 600-700 calories a day with about 80grms protein a day, but still dealing with hunger pains. I'll be on full liquids until Jan 2nd. I'm including soups but still not getting

Revision surgery scheduled 4 Dec. 26,2014 @ 945. So excited!

Merry Christmas! As I wait for my teenagers to emerge from their beds to open presents (they sleep a little later than when they were little), I am overwhelmed by the opportunity I have been given. So many people long to have WLS and do not have insurance that will cover the cost or the resources to pay for it themselves. How lucky we are to have this chance to change our lives! Only 5 more days until surgery for me!

Wishing you a happy holiday today!

Merry Christmas! As I wait for my teenagers to emerge from their beds to open presents (they sleep a little later than when they were little), I am overwhelmed by the opportunity I have been given. So many people long to have WLS and do not have insurance that will cover the cost or the resources to pay for it themselves. How lucky we are to have this chance to change our lives! Only 5 more days until surgery for me!

Wishing you a happy holiday today!

--- I was just thinking the same thing and texted my girlfriend about how blessed I feel to have all my quality medical and follow up care fully paid for by empire BCBS NJ

I think sleeve plus hiatal Hernia repair work costs over $20,000 in NJ/NY area -- not to mention the rx and potential ER, hospital stay, and routine follow up appointments and pre op requirements .... All that has to reach up to $50,000 or more in the first year .... Without lottery money or a wealthy husband in my life there is no way I could manage that on my own without adequate insurance

I'm very thankful and I want this surgery to work for me longterm .. Would hate to have gone through all this only to regain again and again and again

I'm 13 days out and can't wait to eat!!!! Lol

Wishing all of my December Sleeve buddies a very, very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with special moments and lots of fun!

Merry Christmas, enjoy your day and fill it with memories of loved ones.

Merry Christmas to you all. May your lives continue to be wonderfully blessed.

Thanks to all of you who share your experiences. My date is just around the corner on this Friday the 27th. The pre op is a lil rough, but yet I am soooooooo exited!

Just think this time next week we can all share our New Year Resolutions and this time if it's to lose weight, be healthy, or more active...for a change IT CAN and WILL COME TRUE!!!!! So keep persevering and conquer one day at a time.

Good morning all!

I had my follow-up yesterday, they posted a 19.5 weightloss for me in the office, starting weight at pre-op appt, with my winter work clothes on. At home I show 17 lbs lost.

So glad to have the staples out, but oy the itchiness has come full force! I keep patting my itches instead of scratching them. They also did the barium leak test, it ws kinda cool seeing my little sleeve. They said liquid was running through quite quickly, which is why I'm not having issues getting my liquids in. Start purée 1/5/14!

Got my 30 min walk in and was 1.26 miles on the treadmill while watching good day.

Getting ready to make some cream butternut squash soup to take with me for Christmas dinner since I'm on full liquids only. I am planning on focusing on making memories with my family and not on the food. Last night I had made two pans of chicken enchiladas for the inlaws and had my cream soup and a taste of the enchilada sauce. It was good times with my sister in laws. They were so thankful I made the enchiladas, they took care of all the sides. Boy the guacamole was the hardest to resist!

I hardly had any protein yesterday, just got to busy with last minute errands! But I had 86 oz of liquids, water and decaf tea. So at least hydrated!

Hoping everyone safe travels and a wonderful Christmas Day!

Merry Christmas! As I wait for my teenagers to emerge from their beds to open presents (they sleep a little later than when they were little), I am overwhelmed by the opportunity I have been given. So many people long to have WLS and do not have insurance that will cover the cost or the resources to pay for it themselves. How lucky we are to have this chance to change our lives! Only 5 more days until surgery for me!

Wishing you a happy holiday today!

--- I was just thinking the same thing and texted my girlfriend about how blessed I feel to have all my quality medical and follow up care fully paid for by empire BCBS NJ

I think sleeve plus hiatal Hernia repair work costs over $20,000 in NJ/NY area -- not to mention the rx and potential ER, hospital stay, and routine follow up appointments and pre op requirements .... All that has to reach up to $50,000 or more in the first year .... Without lottery money or a wealthy husband in my life there is no way I could manage that on my own without adequate insurance

I'm very thankful and I want this surgery to work for me longterm .. Would hate to have gone through all this only to regain again and again and again

I'm 13 days out and can't wait to eat!!!! Lol

Indeed, we are very lucky to have the insurance that we do, to be able to get the surgery. So many others that would love to have it but either have no insurance, can't afford self pay and/or their insurance won't cover it.

I received the explanation of benefits from Horizon BCBC-NJ last week for all my suregery on 12/2, as well as all the pre-admission final testing on 11/27--the total bill was 53K. That doesn't include the cost for prior test that are also related to the surgery: a regular stress test, a nuclear stess test, an echocardiogram and a heart cath; Upper GI, Chest Xray, lab work, 2 visits to the NUT, 2 visits to the surgeon, 1 visit to psychologist, 2 visits to PCP. 2 visits to cardiologist. It also does not include a MRI of the brain, a CT scan of chest/abdomen/pelvis and other lab work--all ordered by my oncologist before he would sign off on VSG surgery. All of this took place between august 15th and December 2nd.

My grand contribution to the above was $120.00 (in copays). Yeah, indeed I am fortunate to have the insurance that I have..and very thankful.

Merry Christmas Sleever Family!

Merry Christmas my fellow December Sleevers!!! May your day be merry and bright!! xxxooo

Merry Christmas to all of you!! I hope you're having a wonderful day filled with happiness and love!!

Quick question sleevers... Do you have any diet instructions for seafood? I'm cleared for baked fish this week and meat, pork and chicken next week. Problem is, I don't see anything on my diet plan for seafood such as crab and lobster. Anyone else have specific instructions for seafood? Thanks!!!

What the HELL can I taste today ? Not even that I want it , its more so because I see it !! I'm nearing the puree stage tomorrow so what can I taste today ? Is this bad or should I not do it ? Hum....

YAY! I have a surgery buddy!! I'm 12/30 too! What a great way to ring in a New Year!!

I'm Dec 30th too, I'm new here very exciting way to bring in the new year

Don't know why that last reply posted 3 xs sorry. I'm new here my date is Dec 30 th. I've been working on this since June. My first date was suppose to be in November but after several insurance denials I've decided to take it into my own hands and do self pay in Mexico. I'm very excited and very nervous. Is there a Dec Facebook group?