Got my approval this past Friday. I am more comfortable with my decision to have the sleeve. My husband is on board..one of my daughters is now coming around with this idea. I have yoyo ed so many times ..two years ago I lost 65 pounds on MEDIFASt..gained it right back. I am exhausted with trying new diets that end up not being successful..I am not required to do a pre op diet..however, I do want to lose 10 pounds before the surgery and practice to drink 64 oz of water, chew my food well, eat slow, and started an exercise program. I am excited, scared, and hopeful..After the surgery.,I have to take care of my little pouch..I know it will be challenging at times. This website has helped me so much. Thanks to all for sharing. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

Congrats on getting your date! Come join us in the December 2013 thread, I think there are more than 20 of us already in this December group!

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/96637-december-2013-sleevers-come-in/page__st__80#entry1037833

Wil do thanks,,,,,.!

Got my approval this past Friday. I am more comfortable with my decision to have the sleeve. My husband is on board..one of my daughters is now coming around with this idea. I have yoyo ed so many times ..two years ago I lost 65 pounds on MEDIFASt..gained it right back. I am exhausted with trying new diets that end up not being successful..I am not required to do a pre op diet..however, I do want to lose 10 pounds before the surgery and practice to drink 64 oz of Water, chew my food well, eat slow, and started an exercise program. I am excited, scared, and hopeful..After the surgery.,I have to take care of my little pouch..I know it will be challenging at times. This website has helped me so much. Thanks to all for sharing. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

Just a tip...it made it seem so easy to get enough water down for me was to realize it's just for regular sized water bottles a day. The best practice I suggest is to train yourself to drink all through the day without gulping. Once you're sleeved, that's a no no. The chewing of the food....I count to 30. It has helped me transition into soft foods easily with no nausea. Great job on joining the exercise classes. This really is a lifestyle change for life. It's just a tool to help us be disciplined with eating, but it's still possible for us to eventually stretch our tummies out. If we change our behaviors...that's how we will be successful. Congrats on your approval! Best wishes!!!

Thanks for your suggestion laraloses....