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.

I got my date today and this is my first post on here!!! I will be sleeved on February 3rd!!! I have to be there at 7:15a! This is suddenly so very real! Nervous and excited. Awwwwww!!!

Awesome!!! That's the date I actually go in for my final preop appointments and then I'll be 2 weeks after you.

You got this!

April

Tomorrow is my pre op nutrition class. 4 hours worth. Monday is pre op with PA, blood tests and hospital pre registration. Surgery 7:30 am on Feb. 4.

Monday is also the start of pre op starvation diet. We get 6 protein supplements a day. Not too excited about that part.

Looking forward to the surgery and a chance at finally winning the food wars.

Tomorrow is my pre op nutrition class. 4 hours worth. Monday is pre op with PA, blood tests and hospital pre registration. Surgery 7:30 am on Feb. 4. Monday is also the start of pre op starvation diet. We get 6 protein supplements a day. Not too excited about that part. Looking forward to the surgery and a chance at finally winning the food wars.

Wishing you the best of luck! They say the first 3 days are the hardest on the preop diet. I hope we all feel the same. It'll be hard, but worth it.

Thanks super. I've been reading a lot on here and not writing much but I need to start participating in the conversation. Although I hate keying on this phone.

I think I can do just about anything for two weeks, so yeah the pre op won't be much fun but will be doable.

Thanks super. I've been reading a lot on here and not writing much but I need to start participating in the conversation. Although I hate keying on this phone. I think I can do just about anything for two weeks, so yeah the pre op won't be much fun but will be doable.

My biggest fear is the dang IV. I know it's pales in comparison to having an actual surgery, but it's what I dread the most. I figure on the preop, since I get 2 meals of protein n veggies a day I'll likely be ok, I try not to think about that IV. Maybe I won't faint this time. Lol

April

Hi Mirabb, I'm holding up pretty good. Hoping all goes well. I remember in August I thought wow I have a long way to go for 6 mos. & bam! I'm in the 6th month already. The time will fly. How are you holding up?

Hi Tangy, I'm doing good as well. I still have 3 more weeks and then I should get the ok to see the surgeon and do the rest if the requirements. I'm super anxious and wish I can forward the clock! If I knew the date I would be happy. But all in due time

I started this process April 2013. I had to complete a six month diet, see a nutritionist, psych evaluation and a pre op class.All was submitted to insurance on 12/22 and on 12/26 I was approved. I have an appt with the surgeon on 1/22 to set a date for surgery and get all my preoperative testing info. I am super excited for the change that is going to happen. Anyone else in Colorado Springs, CO?

Congrats! I'm 3 weeks away from finishing the required 6 month supervised diet. Did you do the psych eval prior to seeing the surgeon? How was the psych eval?

I had to get all my appointments with the pych eval and nutritionist done beforr submitting to insurance. The pych eval was one appointment of tests and talkt to the dr for 30 mins and the next appointment was us just going over what he was going to submit. I am so excited to see my surgeon next Wednesday and get a date and start the losing journey.

I went to my fifth month of supervised weight loss attempt with my pcp today. Last appointment on the 12th of Feb. Then everything is ready to turn in to insurance. Done with psych and all other preop stuff besides labs. I am so anxious to get my date. I really hope they will let me know soon since everyone is signing up for vacations for the year at work now and I have no idea what to sign up for.

My last appointment with my nut and surgeon are on the February 7th. I am really hoping for a February date! I will have done my psych and 6 months of supervised diet on that day. Which is all my insurance requirements. I wonder if they are sending me for any more testing. Are there any other required tests for surgery?

My last appointment with my nut and surgeon are on the February 7th. I am really hoping for a February date! I will have done my psych and 6 months of supervised diet on that day. Which is all my insurance requirements. I wonder if they are sending me for any more testing. Are there any other required tests for surgery?

At my final meeting with the surgeon before I start my preop is an EKG, chest X-ray, labs and a 2 hr class about nutrition after sleeve. That's on feb 3. The next day I start my 2week preop diet and surgery is the 18th.

My surgery is set for Jan 29th but I would love to be buddies with someone or somebodies...just let me know. Sending blessings to you all

Hi LivingForGod! My surgery date is February 28th in Tijuana Mexico. I'll gladly be part of your support structure!

It's such a huge change that I feel the more support, the better.

Much Love!

February 3 date here!!! (14 month process w/kaiser)

Sleeve approved and scheduled for Feb 4

Starting my 2-week liquids in two days...it has been a long road to get here and I an soooo ready.

Best to all my fellow Februaries!!

Sleeve approved and scheduled for Feb 4 Starting my 2-week liquids in two days...it has been a long road to get here and I an soooo ready. Best to all my fellow Februaries!!

Congrats!!!!