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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• Dec 02 Krysta03
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Kindle, how exciting!! I live in Fort Lauderdale, I just moved here 7 months ago from Chicago.

So my EGD was this morning. They put me on a ppl but everything is good. So it is official I start preop on Dec 3. I am excited!

You got this Andrew0929!!

Great job for keeping up with the list!

Finally have a surgery date. I will be sleeved on 12/13/13 at 3:45 pm. They will also be repairing my hiatal hernia and replacing infected hernia mesh with a biologic.

OMG!! The list for Dec 2nd has really grown! I was also told at my pre-op meeting with the surgeon that I could have a small plate at Thanksgiving. I don't know if I will yet or stick strictly to my pre- op. I'm 3 days in on that and STARVING!! I'm afraid I won't be able to stop if I start!! ????

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OMG!! The list for Dec 2nd has really grown! I was also told at my pre-op meeting with the surgeon that I could have a small plate at Thanksgiving. I don't know if I will yet or stick strictly to my pre- op. I'm 3 days in on that and STARVING!! I'm afraid I won't be able to stop if I start!!

I totally understand Sookiee. All of the "carby" Thanksgiving sides are my favorites, like cornbread stuffing and dirty rice. I haven't decided yet if I'll have any or not.

Just an FYI.... there is a great blog that some of us may find useful post -op. She has some great puree stage recipes!

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

I think the Dec 2 group has now surpassed the Dec 11 group! Glad to have another Friday the 13th!

Exactly 3 weeks until my surgery! So excited!

Finally have a surgery date. I will be sleeved on 12/13/13 at 3:45 pm. They will also be repairing my hiatal hernia and replacing infected hernia mesh with a biologic.

Congratulations on your date! I have added you to the list above!

I have just arrived home from my final pre-op appointment. It went really well. This was a 'teaching' appointment - hour 1 was with the RN who kind of goes over all of the final details, and hour 2 is with the dietician. Everything looks great, and we're ready for the next 19 days to go by quickly.

One thing the nurse said to me several times was do NOT cheat on the liquid diet pre-op, regardless of how bad you want to. She indicated that the surgeon's can tell, and will close you up if your liver hasn't shrunk.

I'm sure much of that was to send a message, but since she mentioned it several times I thought I would pass it along.

I'm rooting for each and every one of you!

Hi everyone,

My surgery date is 12/16/13 tentative. They will also do hiatal hernia repair. I'm waiting for insurance approval. This is my 1st time joining a group like this so I apologize if I do anything wrong. I go for medical clearance on 11/25/13 and blood work after that.

Can anyone tell me how long they waited for insurance approval? I don't have to do any pre-op just cut down on my intake by 20% which seemed weird to me since everyone on these sites seemed to have to. My doctor is Dr. Trivedi of Hackensack, NJ. I am very excited about my surgery and can't wait to get rid of the pain.

I weight 249lbs, have lost 8lbs since February and I'm 5' 4" tall. I wish everyone best of luck and hope to keep in touch through out our journey.

Hi everyone,

My surgery date is 12/16/13 tentative. They will also do hiatal hernia repair. I'm waiting for insurance approval. This is my 1st time joining a group like this so I apologize if I do anything wrong. I go for medical clearance on 11/25/13 and blood work after that.

Can anyone tell me how long they waited for insurance approval? I don't have to do any pre-op just cut down on my intake by 20% which seemed weird to me since everyone on these sites seemed to have to. My doctor is Dr. Trivedi of Hackensack, NJ. I am very excited about my surgery and can't wait to get rid of the pain.

I weight 249lbs, have lost 8lbs since February and I'm 5' 4" tall. I wish everyone best of luck and hope to keep in touch through out our journey.

Welcome to the forum sleeve4ever. I have added you to the list that is back on page 71 for December 16. You'll find an amazing group of extremely supportive people here who truly cheer each other on in this journey we are all taking.

For me, my insurance was approved 5 days after it was submitted. Everyone is different though, but we'll keep our fingers crossed that you get approved super quick!

Again, welcome, and best wishes to you on your journey!

I have just arrived home from my final pre-op appointment. It went really well. This was a 'teaching' appointment - hour 1 was with the RN who kind of goes over all of the final details, and hour 2 is with the dietician. Everything looks great, and we're ready for the next 19 days to go by quickly.

One thing the nurse said to me several times was do NOT cheat on the liquid diet pre-op, regardless of how bad you want to. She indicated that the surgeon's can tell, and will close you up if your liver hasn't shrunk.

I'm sure much of that was to send a message, but since she mentioned it several times I thought I would pass it along.

I'm rooting for each and every one of you!

MnWin-

Glad your appointment went well!

I'm sure that you will follow your doctor's orders but, I believe it's a bunch of bull and just your doctor's preference. There are some of us (me included) who do not have to do a liquid pre-op diet.