I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

Looks like my surgery will be Feb 6. Two weeks from tomorrow.

Me too! Start my pre op diet tmr. Surgery Feb 6! I can have 2 shakes n meal. 1000 cal. I'm nervous yet excited. I'm in AZ, u?

I also started in August and am expected to get sleeved in late Feb/March. However I am not excited. I am not scared of the surgery so much -- rather wondering if I will beat myself up post-surgery because I didn't do it the old fashioned way. My husband and I have been pretty successful in pre op weight loss. (He's contemplating surgery too.) I would like to think that I can do it without surgery. However history has shown that regain is imminent.

I am 5'7" and weigh about 235. I don't have a ton to lose, but am no where near healthy either.

Anyone else struggling with these feelings?

I'm being sleeved on Feb 13th!

Those feelings are so normal! I come from a failed band and just got my sleeve date. I have some serious bouts of anxiety from time to time but I know that this will be the best thing for me and my future.

I'm 5'5" and 222. I am smaller than some, but feel terrible. It's not just my self-esteem. I feel sick and tired everyday. I refuse to let fear hold me back.

Keep us updated on your journey!

Jen

Called my insurance company today and I did get approved. I called the surgeon's office and they said that I would receive a date when they received the approval in the mail. Can't wait. I want my date so bad.

Hi Dana! Congrats on getting the approval. It'll come in the mail before you know it mister!! Hang in there and try to stay upbeat and positive. I know the anticipation is sometimes driving us guano. April

Thanks April. I'm so ready to get cut on. lol

Thanks April. I'm so ready to get cut on. lol

You make it sound so enticing, fisherman!!!!

Thanks April. I'm so ready to get cut on. lol

You make it sound so enticing, fisherman!!!!

Hi. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I got my surgery date....March 10th. I am concerned about the two week diet before surgery. I would certainly appreciate any suggestions to help me through this.

Starting the pre-op diet on Saturday.... Eating like I'm going to the electric chair!!! Anyone else doing the same?? Lol

law001: I hear ya! I'm supposed to lose 10 lbs before the surgery, and since I don't know my exact date yet, I'm having a tough time controlling the urge to EAT ALL THE THINGS.

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law001: I hear ya! I'm supposed to lose 10 lbs before the surgery, and since I don't know my exact date yet, I'm having a tough time controlling the urge to EAT ALL THE THINGS.

It's crazy!! I don't know how I'm going to get thru this pre-op diet!! It's also making me nervous about my decision. If I am truly concerned about my weight/health then I should be more conscious of what I'm eating instead of eating everything that's not nailed down!!

I have to lose 5lbs before surgery but I'm sure that with three weeks of protein shakes and dinner with lean protein and veggies I will lose it....I just pray that I can make it thru!!

Of course, now I'm worried about everything.... Just had an echocardiogram and having the endoscopy tomorrow. Everything is happening so fast and my mind is racing.

Good luck to us all

It's crazy!! I don't know how I'm going to get thru this pre-op diet!! It's also making me nervous about my decision. If I am truly concerned about my weight/health then I should be more conscious of what I'm eating instead of eating everything that's not nailed down!! I have to lose 5lbs before surgery but I'm sure that with three weeks of protein shakes and dinner with lean protein and veggies I will lose it....I just pray that I can make it thru!! Of course, now I'm worried about everything.... Just had an echocardiogram and having the endoscopy tomorrow. Everything is happening so fast and my mind is racing. Good luck to us all

Lots of people have food funerals before their pre-op. Just remember, the more you gain the more you have to lose.

Lots of people have food funerals before their pre-op. Just remember, the more you gain the more you have to lose.

Very true! I need to remember that! Thank you

<p>Just had my appointment with the nutritionist. I have the go ahead to meet and set a date with my surgeon for surgery. I'm really excited and nervous all at the same time. I can't wait to start this journey to health.</p>

Contrast I'm awaiting to meet with the surgeon too, how exciting, do you have a date yet?

Well, I am new to this group. My surgery is schedule for March 3rd and I am very nervous as I am sure everyone is. I had my physical and history this past week and they had me sign the consent which scared me because of all of the risks. Are most of these risks the same with any surgery? I keep thinking the risks of not having the surgery are higher than having the surgery.

Well, I am new to this group. My surgery is schedule for March 3rd and I am very nervous as I am sure everyone is. I had my physical and history this past week and they had me sign the consent which scared me because of all of the risks. Are most of these risks the same with any surgery? I keep thinking the risks of not having the surgery are higher than having the surgery.

All surgeries have risks. But I agree that the risk of not doing it is greater. There's a great article in the Research and Statistics section of the site/app that talks about how safe bariatric procedures have become. It helped put my mind at ease.

Support is what helps us through the good, the bad and the weight loss.

My suggestion is to get "THE BIG BOOK ON THE GASTRIC SLEEVE" by Alex Brecher

It starts from the very beginning and goes through the first year. Excellent resource and very informative. I got it from Amazon and here is the link http://www.amazon.com/BIG-Book-Gastric-Sleeve-Gastrectomy/dp/0988388235/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390750957&sr=1-1&keywords=the+big+book+of+gastric+sleeve

There is also one on the gastric bypass.

Also another book I can recommend is ULTIMATE GASTRIC SLEEVE SUCCESS by Dr Duc C. Vuong

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Gastric-Sleeve-Success-Practical/dp/0615830447/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1390751125&sr=1-1&keywords=ultimate+gastric+sleeve+success

Both are excellent and are also available on Kindle.

I think the more informed we are on any major event in our lives it takes the unknown out if it.

3 wks from tomorrow is my surgery. Time is flying.

Just think 1 yr from now we'll be (fill in the blank)................ pounds lighter.

Shersun, absolutely