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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So was I #100???

Shoot, I completely forgot to announce who #100 was....you were close...you came in at 101...

Our 100th sleever is Smilingirl!

I'm so excited to be nearing my surgery date. This is my last "normal" weekend, as I'll be starting my 2 week pre-op liquid diet on Wednesday. So, I'm excited to be beginning the weight loss phase of this journey. Pre-ops are done!

I've just started a blog about this journey. Feel free to follow me> I don't have the guts to put it all out there on video in a vlog, but I will keep a record of my weight loss journey here: http://lissavsg.wordpress.com

Caligirl, I start my 4 week pre-op liquid diet on Tuesday.. Please keep me posted on how you are doing...

I'm so excited to be nearing my surgery date. This is my last "normal" weekend, as I'll be starting my 2 week pre-op liquid diet on Wednesday. So, I'm excited to be beginning the weight loss phase of this journey. Pre-ops are done!

I've just started a blog about this journey. Feel free to follow me> I don't have the guts to put it all out there on video in a vlog, but I will keep a record of my weight loss journey here: http://lissavsg.wordpress.com

I've done the same thing Lissa...and just put you in my 'follow' list. I look forward to watching your journey. No worries on the video part...I won't even post pictures on my blog at this time....(it was difficult enough to post my weight...I threw up a little bit in my mouth when I started doing that...LOL)

So what is everybody who has surgery scheduled in early December doing to prepare right now? Just curious...

I just ordered several different Protein samples and Vitamins. Last weekend I got a front hook sports bra from Ross. I've read hear that a wire might be uncomfortable near the incision.

This weekend I plan to clean the house from top to bottom and then arrange for a car service to take me to and from the hospital. I want to cover all my bases early or I'll start to stress out.

Following you too Maddie!

To prepare, I bought 3 types of protein drinks (powder and liquid) for my pre-op diet. Next weekend, after I get paid, I will buy my vitamins. I'm waiting until my surgeon pre-op appt. before I invest. I read so many mixed things - gummies, no gummies, flinstone chewables, no flintstones... I do already have b12 sublingual tabs and biotin though, so I'll keep those.

Looking for recommendations on:

chewable or liquid multi

chewable calcium

chewable fiber (do we need this?)

D (heard we needed this too)

Advice on how/when to take these. Ugh, so many pills, and I HATE pills!

Following you too Maddie!

To prepare, I bought 3 types of Protein drinks (powder and liquid) for my pre-op diet. Next weekend, after I get paid, I will buy my Vitamins. I'm waiting until my surgeon pre-op appt. before I invest. I read so many mixed things - gummies, no gummies, flinstone chewables, no flintstones... I do already have b12 sublingual tabs and Biotin though, so I'll keep those.

Looking for recommendations on:

chewable or liquid multi

chewable calcium

chewable fiber (do we need this?)

D (heard we needed this too)

Advice on how/when to take these. Ugh, so many pills, and I HATE pills!

According to my surgeon's office (and from the multitudes of research I have done, it definitely differs from surgeon to surgeon), I will be required to take:

2 Chewable Complete Vitamins (Yes, my office is on the pro-Flintstones Complete...and I have already started taking them just to stomach the taste)

1500 mg of Calcium with Vitamin D (chewable)

1000 IU of Vitamin D

350-1000 micrograms of Vitamin B12 under the tongue daily (or monthly injection)

I was taking the gummy vitamins, which I could, literally, eat like candy, and I was told oh noooooooooo....no way on that, because they don't have the full line of vitamins and minerals needed.

I also currently take gummy fiber chews, but have it on my list to ask if I can still take them on 'the other side'.

I believe at my final pre-op appointment, I will learn about the appropriate times to be taking these, although the book says do not take Iron and calcium supplements at the same time (2 hours apart at least).

So much to learn!

I'm already doing the Protein shakes, one per day. I tried a lot of them and settled on Premier as my favorite. You can find them at Sam's or costco for $18 buck for a box of 12..they are the tastiest thus far.

As for Vitamins, I take GNC sugarfree be-beautiful hair, skin and nails chewable (very tasty), added that to the Vitamin regime my oncologist already has me on per the nutritionist. I do calcium+D, mag, Iron, B-12 shot from PCP and a multi. As for fiber, I use Benefiber tasteless, ordorless powder. It's the best, put in coffe, tea, Water or any liquid or food, 2x a day and you never know it's there.

Hi everyone! December 11th over here! Can't wait! Good luck!

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Hi everyone! December 11th over here! Can't wait! Good luck!

Welcome to the December 11th club! I'm glad to have another sleever on our great date! I've added you to the list!

Yeah, I think every doctor has a different recommendation as to when and how when it come to vitamins. Kaiser gave us a chart during our Options classes as to what we should take. We also got a code for a discount at a couple of the popular bariatric sites. PM if you're interested.

Man...our group is so large. Can't wait to take a poll at 6 months out and see how much we will have lost as a group!

Approval came today from Anthem-- only took them 5 days but seems like forever. The scheduler is a guerrilla about giving out dates so I am waiting to hear when this will take place. Still hoping for December.

I have been reading your posts and want to thank you all for sharing information I am finding enormously helpful. Happy Friday!

I'm Kay. My surgery date is Nov.27 but hoped you'd accept me into your Dec. group. I'm 5' and I weigh 236. I've gone through most of the hoops already. Just one more next Monday when I have a pre-op meeting. I have quite a few concerns but most worried about what I will be able to eat, or drink, when I get home. Hope these questions will be answered at my meeting next week.