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
• Dec 02 gaslimgal
• Dec 02 jess9395
• Dec 02 Annadette
• Dec 02 sookie
• 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
• beansmomma
• HoustonTexanFan
• AngiD
• fpmr96a
• SueRN
• Simpley_ke
• Vixey
• macman
• MonisNatural
• fmpr96a
• Tarheel79
• SeniorMoment
• Coachk
• kan7525
• caligirl3
• Besleeve It

Okay, I hopefully have all of our new people added (and Andrew0929, I made the change on the list for your user id as well).

If anything looks wrong, or you're missing from the list, please let me know!

99 scheduled! Who is going to be 100??????

Could you change my name from Mfs to Mel1071 please? (12/16) Thanks!

Could you change my name from Mfs to Mel1071 please? (12/16) Thanks!

Done! Would that by chance be a birthday reference? (I am 1171 if it is....lol)

Wow this group has grown!!! I'm having a hard time keeping up!

2 weeks and 6 days countdown for me. I start the liquid diet in 6 days. Yes, that means no Thanksgiving dinner this year. Oh well, I'm hoping to take off about 10 pounds pre-op, so my eyes are on the prize. All my clothes are fitting pretty snug these days due to food funerals I've been having... Not a good strategy I know.

It's getting so real. I just made my final co-insurance payment, and filled out all pre-op paperwork at the hospital, so all I have to do is check in on the op day. So very excited and proud of me putting myself first. As a single mom, I'm never putting my needs first, and it's about time.

My turn to vent frustration. Went to my NUT pre-class last night. I was weighed in and met my 5lbs weight loss goal, I met with my coordinator as she had originally told me that if I met my goal she would sent the package to the surgery scheduler. She asks me if the surgery scheduler has contact me yet as she put the request in last week to have the surgery scheduled because she figured I would meet my goal. Of course I have heard nothing.

So I attempt to contact the surgery scheduler this morning and was told she was busy and had a few other cases she was scheduling before she could get to mine. That I should expect a call back by the beginning of next week. Really????

They have already had the request since 10/30. I guess I just need to be pesky and make a phone call once a day till she gets on the phone with me. Feeling very frustrated because I have done my part, insurance was approved and now just waiting for the date.

I'm Angie, 39, 5'6, 307. I'm meeting with Dr Lisa Martin Hawver on Dec 6 to discuss getting the sleeve. Can anyone tell me the length if time from first meeting with surgeon to surgery date? Just curious

My first appointment with him was in June, but he personally requires a 6 month weigh in with the nutritionist. My surgery date is the 4th

Also depends on your insurance and stuff !

Yes, it does depend on insurance. some want 6 months of an approved supervised diet, others want you to see a Nutritionists several times, others pyschariatrist several times, and then there are the surgeon's pre-requisites.

For the most part mine went fast. Only needed 3 doctor's visits in 3 consecutive months. I had my first appointment with the surgeon on Aug 15th and was pretty much wrapped up with everything in September until I hit a snag with my EKG and Echo test. Would have been sleeved in the middle of Oct had it not been for the hiccup. But at least I found out nothing was wrong with my heart. But by the time, I got the clearance, November was booked up! But I feel like I am amongst lovely and beautiful company in December!!

Insurance Medicare/Medicaid

You'll have to go through the steps. Don't anticipate surgery in January. You'll be disappointed. Is there a website you can check to fing out what the pre-requistes are for Medicare/Medicaid?

My turn to vent frustration. Went to my NUT pre-class last night. I was weighed in and met my 5lbs weight loss goal, I met with my coordinator as she had originally told me that if I met my goal she would sent the package to the surgery scheduler. She asks me if the surgery scheduler has contact me yet as she put the request in last week to have the surgery scheduled because she figured I would meet my goal. Of course I have heard nothing.

So I attempt to contact the surgery scheduler this morning and was told she was busy and had a few other cases she was scheduling before she could get to mine. That I should expect a call back by the beginning of next week. Really????

They have already had the request since 10/30. I guess I just need to be pesky and make a phone call once a day till she gets on the phone with me. Feeling very frustrated because I have done my part, insurance was approved and now just waiting for the date.

Some times you have to be a stalker!

I called my insurance yesterday and I'm approved, yeah!! exited and scared as I have not had any surgery of any kind, the most extensive thing I've had done was a pulled tooth. So I spoke with my doctors office and my date is going to be either 12/13 or 12/30, she's going to call me back after taking to the doctor.

Done! Would that by chance be a birthday reference? (I am 1171 if it is....lol)

Sure is And thank you!

I started this whole process in August, and on November 8th received my approval.. I had done some of the test already, and have 1 more to complete. My surgery date is 12/17/13.

I'm Angie, 39, 5'6, 307. I'm meeting with Dr Lisa Martin Hawver on Dec 6 to discuss getting the sleeve. Can anyone tell me the length if time from first meeting with surgeon to surgery date? Just curious

My journey started on July 24th. I was required to have 4 monthly NUT visits (with the first one taking place on 7/24). I received my approval on October 25th, and am scheduled for surgery on December 11th...about a 4 1/2 month process.

Sure is And thank you!

Happy belated birthday!

Thanks! When is your b-day?