Yesterday, I began my pre-op classes which will end at the end of July and so, I am expecting a surgery date in August 2014. That seems so far away right now, but I'd like to jump in feet first from the start. I'm looking forward to sharing and supporting each other in this journey!

congrats, I know it a long road but worth it, tomorrow is my big day and I started my journey last February. Hang in there you will do great!!!

Take advantage of this time to learn everything you can!! It helped me.

I just started too. We're in the same boat! Congrats and good luck to you.

I'm scheduled for August 4 with Dr. Lopez in Puerto Vallerta. I've been reading "The Big Book on the Gastric Sleeve" and just working on preparing mentally and emotionally. I am fortunate that a good friend is traveling with my to be my encourager and supporter.

Hello All I'm Michelle ( my family calls me Micky). This is my first post. I just wanted to say Hiiiiiii.

My surgery date is set for August 25 @ OCC and I'm so excited. A big decision but I am so ready to

change my life style. The nutritionist tells me I need to aim for a total loss of 26lbs before surgery

(found that out this morning) so its a good thing I started my day with a Protein shake LOL

Anyhow I just wanted to say hi. I look forward to getting to know all of you as we embark on this journey together,

Hi everyone my surgery date is august 26th.. Less than 4 months to go!

<p>Hello All I'm Michelle ( my family calls me Micky). This is my first post. I just wanted to say Hiiiiiii. </p> <p>My surgery date is set for August 25 @ OCC and I'm so excited. A big decision but I am so ready to </p> <p>change my life style. The nutritionist tells me I need to aim for a total loss of 26lbs before surgery</p> <p>(found that out this morning) so its a good thing I started my day with a Protein shake LOL</p> <p>Anyhow I just wanted to say hi. I look forward to getting to know all of you as we embark on this journey together,</p> <p> </p>

Hi Micky , I'm new here as well I'm sche'd for Aug 23... I'm meeting with my nutritionist this week, welcome I'm sure we will be keeping in touch..... This site is very helpful!

Good luck on your journey

Hi Micky , I'm new here as well I'm sche'd for Aug 23... I'm meeting with my nutritionist this week, welcome I'm sure we will be keeping in touch..... This site is very helpful!

Good luck on your journey

Hey Nonna

Good luck to you too

I'm doing all my things now, and my work can't be submitted until 7/30/14.

So I'm hoping for a August surgery date too.

I'm doing all my things now, and my work can't be submitted until 7/30/14. So I'm hoping for a August surgery date too.

My ins covers surgery, but my employer has a stipulation that you need to be employed a year fro FMLA time off and for this procedure -

So I completed my sleep study and failed- now working in that. Also getting nutritional -psych and those appointments taken care of-

I want to have all my steps completed so I can be ready to go!!

My surgery is August 4th. So excited and starting pre-op soon. Hello from Oregon.

August 11th is my surgery date!

My date is August 19th so soon

August 15th Date Set with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. So excited!