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.

Oh wow! That's good. I have a friend that had t done in May, and then one of my other bff's sister had it done in May, another bff's sister had it done December 2, and my sister from another mister had it done on dec 3. So kinda te same thing, I've got a few people I can go to with all my questions, that I can't or won't ask here. Haha. But even then, I try not to only talk to them when I have questions about this, because I don't want it to be the basis of our friendship now. But I definitely plan on all of going out with our hot bods, eating our cup of soup, having a good time. Hahahaha. Sarah

Exactly! I know that the clinic where my sister works have at least half the women in there sleeved. Which is awesome. But... Most of them do stuff I won't do. Like eat whatever they want. Lol. I'm gonna take advantage of my honeymoon period.

Exactly! I know that the clinic where my sister works have at least half the women in there sleeved. Which is awesome. But... Most of them do stuff I won't do. Like eat whatever they want. Lol. I'm gonna take advantage of my honeymoon period.

Yeah, it's like that at my surgeons office too. Lots of the girls/ladies there have ha surgery. And yeah, the friend that had it done it may definitely doesn't follow the rules. She eats what she wants (smaller portions though) drinks beer, etc. I don't get it... I'm doing this to get healthy. Tht means my diet has to change. Forever. Eating what I do now is what got me to where I am now. Smaller portions of it isn't going to do me any good. Haha.

Yup. I feel the same, Sarah. We have to really follow our surgeons diet plans.

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!!

Wonderful news!! I will b right behind u feb 6 for me. Good luck!!

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?

Is anyone going to Mexico for there surgery?

Yes, Feb. 18th is my date. Mexico Bariatrics with Dr. Lopez..

Yes, Feb. 18th is my date. Mexico Bariatrics with Dr. Lopez..

Yay!!!! Same date as I am!!!

April

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?

you CAN do it the old fashion way. It'll just come back. Studies are showing that you're right. Regain IS imminent. This isn't an easy way out so stop beating yourself up. If you needed an organ worked on to save your life and stop you from dying you would do it. Well, that's what you're doing. Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy to keep her from getting breast cancer. Her tests showed it was imminent she'd get it and she took the precautions needed to stay alive. You are taking the steps you need to stave off heart conditions, diabetes, sleep apnea and tons of other serious illnesses that are obesity related and can cause death. Stop beating yourself up. You got this.

April

Yes, Feb. 18th is my date. Mexico Bariatrics with Dr. Lopez..

Yay!!!! Same date as I am!!!

April

With Dr. Lopez? Which surgery are you having? I'm doing the gastric bypass.

With Dr. Lopez? Which surgery are you having? I'm doing the gastric bypass.

Nope. With a dr Nelson in Oklahoma. I'm having the sleeve. Good luck!!! I hear lots of good reviews about dr. Lopez on here, though

I can't hardly stand it anymore. I just realized that I see my surgeon again in just 2 weeks. My psych appointment is the 28th. At my appointment on Feb 5th, we will schedule the endoscopy and submit to insurance. I'm praying insurance comes back quickly with a yes.

Good luck to everyone having surgery soon.

How are the 2 week liquid diets going?

Becky

I can't hardly stand it anymore. I just realized that I see my surgeon again in just 2 weeks. My psych appointment is the 28th. At my appointment on Feb 5th, we will schedule the endoscopy and submit to insurance. I'm praying insurance comes back quickly with a yes.

Good luck to everyone having surgery soon.

How are the 2 week liquid diets going?

Becky

Mine has been ok. Breakfast and lunch is a protein shake and I can have a sensible meal for dinner and I can have a snack. So its not to bad. The first day was terrible. So I started eating my snack with at lunch and iy has been much better. Ive been on it since last Wednesday. Surgery is next Wednesday 29th

Yes, Feb. 18th is my date. Mexico Bariatrics with Dr. Lopez..

Yep- dr Ariel Ortiz, feb 17! Do u know what hotel u will be at? I will be at the Marriott after surgery.

Hey guys. I finished my 6 month diet on 1-13-14 and my paperwork was submitted to insurance on 1-15-14. I hope I can get a February surgery date. I'm ready to get this party started. I'll post my exact surgery date on here when I know it.

Yes, Feb. 18th is my date. Mexico Bariatrics with Dr. Lopez..

Yep- dr Ariel Ortiz, feb 17! Do u know what hotel u will be at? I will be at the Marriott after surgery.

I'm staying at the Marriott as well. I'm getting the gastric bypass so I'll be in the hospital 3 nights so I won't be back at the Marriott till 21st. You'll probably be leaving that day. Darn, we could have had chicken broth together. Lol hopefully I'll see you coming or going.. Can you believe we are a month away? Sadly I already started a protein diet. I was just doing strictly protein but now I've started the 2 shakes plus a dinner. Plus, I'm still having a couple of additional protein snacks. I start the real deal 2 wk pre op diet on Feb. 4 no protein snacks I think what I'm dreading the most is the three day liquid diet before surgery. I'll be at a horse show with my daughter for those three days. I don't know how I'm going to do it. But I know I will. I have no choice. We must stay in touch... Are you getting the sleeve?