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!


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Lol' date=' thanks! I take happy pills that have mysteriously been more potent in the last 1 month plus! My last increase (for anxiety) was in Juny but suddently in late September I just have been in the best mood! lol My Jeep broke down IN Atlanta in Friday afternoon rush hour and i was like, okay...whatever. I called the mechanic on Tuesday and he tells me my Jeep is dead, that's it, no more Jeep and again, okay....whatever! Husband did the laundry, ruined a cute shirt....laughed! Fell down randomly in the parking lot....not even a curse word! I told my hubby he better take advantage of this great mood because after surgery I may be a ridiculous hormonal mess! lol Right now, we are just enjoying the good mood! Happy wife, Happy life! lol[/quote']

I'll have what you're having! sounds great!!

My husband say Happy Wife, Happy Life too!!

Miami' date=' FL here!![/quote']

Hi gem girl - dr cohen is my dr as well! He's very very good..I have a few nurses and dr friends and he is highly recommended!! I've been to 3 support groups and they're great! Would love to talk more...

Well I was scheduled to have surgery at the end of December but I called an had mine rescheduled for the 1st week of January. I really would like to do in December because I'm very anxious, but my choice is based mainly on deductible issues. I want the max out of pocket fees I spend on surgery to cover me a whole year, not just 2 weeks! Idk maybe I'm crazy....

Random Question:

For all of the ladies that are heavy chested , what is the best sports or yoga bra to buy ..

- I don't want them to look smooshed

- I don't want them to look like they sag either

I don't see mine here anymore but I bought one from Title Nine. I think it's best if there is not a lot of stretch in them.

Here is a link to their bigger sports bras. They are a bit more than just getting one at the store, but I think a good sports bra is worth it!

http://www.titlenine.com/category/sports-bras-and-undies/d+dd+cup+bras.do?nType=1

I don't see mine here anymore but I bought one from Title Nine. I think it's best if there is not a lot of stretch in them.

Here is a link to their bigger sports bras. They are a bit more than just getting one at the store' date=' but I think a good sports bra is worth it!

http://www.titlenine.com/category/sports-bras-and-undies/d+dd+cup+bras.do?nType=1

Thanks i am going to check it out

Okay' date=' I added sknyinside and moved Simpley_ke up to the dates section! Was hoping to move myself today; however, that didn't happen. I called the office and actually reached the scheduler. She said she had my chart "right there" and needed to see if the doc had signed off on it. She put me on hold and I never spoke to her again! I waited and waited and then the phone started ringing and went to her voicemail. I waited 20 minutes and called back. I was put on hold and waited and waited and it went to voicemail again. Stinks. Seems like if it was right there I should have been able to schedule my date. Oh well....here's hoping for tomorrow![/quote']Hoping you hear soon. So frustrating the waiting and waiting. Fingers and toes crossed you get on the list tomorrow. Hey I drive a Jeep too. And I'm a redhead. Would be funny if you got sleeved the 9th. We could be sleeve twins!

Hoping you hear soon. So frustrating the waiting and waiting. Fingers and toes crossed you get on the list tomorrow. Hey I drive a Jeep too. And I'm a redhead. Would be funny if you got sleeved the 9th. We could be sleeve twins!

That would be fun! I really need a Wed or Thursday but at this point, might have to take what I can get!

Hi Everyone,

I just joined to night and have read a lot of the postings and feel so grateful to have a support group.

I just found out today that my insurances approved my surgery. I am so excited. I am working on my pre-surgery weight loss with the hope for a surgery date early December.

All my testing is complete, next week a post op NUT class and then one more class for pre op thru recovery classes.

I hope to get my surgery date on the calendar by next week if my weight loss is on track.

Looking forward to going through this life changing event with everyone.

Hi All,

Well it's real now...I'm self pay with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana and I put my deposit down 2 nights ago for a surgery date of December 5th. (My company's insurance policy has a specific exclusion)

Technically my pre surgery diet should start in a week or so but I started it this past Monday just to be sure I shrink my liver as much as possible.

I'm over 400 pounds and I have a long way to go so It will be nice to be part of this group and share our experiences through all of this.

Good luck to everyone!

Hi All' date=' Well it's real now...I'm self pay with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana and I put my deposit down 2 nights ago for a surgery date of December 5th. (My company's insurance policy has a specific exclusion) Technically my pre surgery diet should start in a week or so but I started it this past Monday just to be sure I shrink my liver as much as possible. I'm over 400 pounds and I have a long way to go so It will be nice to be part of this group and share our experiences through all of this. Good luck to everyone![/quote']Welcome and congratulations! I think it's a good idea to start pre-op a bit early. This is a wonderful place/resource . Best of luck to you too.

Hi All' date=' Well it's real now...I'm self pay with Dr. Garcia in Tijuana and I put my deposit down 2 nights ago for a surgery date of December 5th. (My company's insurance policy has a specific exclusion) Technically my pre surgery diet should start in a week or so but I started it this past Monday just to be sure I shrink my liver as much as possible. I'm over 400 pounds and I have a long way to go so It will be nice to be part of this group and share our experiences through all of this. Good luck to everyone![/quote']

So happy for you I'm also going to Tijuana, my insurance won't cover this surgery. My date is Dec 11th keep us posted on how yours goes . Good luck !!!

So. My boss/husbands uncle, just seen on the calendar that I'm taking off for surgery. I work at a newspaper and I do the majority of the layout work. He comes up to me and says that I need to teach him how to do it, because he's heard of all the complications and is expecting the worse. wth. >

So. My boss/husbands uncle' date=' just seen on the calendar that I'm taking off for surgery. I work at a newspaper and I do the majority of the layout work. He comes up to me and says that I need to teach him how to do it, because he's heard of all the complications and is expecting the worse. wth. >[/quote']

Oh wow, that's comforting!

Someone add me to the list for Friday the 13th! So much for Dec 5th, but at least I have a date!