Hello Everyone,

Well first of all I would like to thank my Dr's offce for introducing me to these websites I am hoping to have my surgery in October and if everything goes according to plan it will happen......I been on my diet for a month and lost 7 lbs, it doesn't sound like much but to me it is because I was at a standstill in my weight. I am just keeping focused and trying very hard to be good and not eat what I shouldn't which is hard but I know I have to stay positive because this is my health I am talking about!! I want to be around for as long as the Lord lets me but also enjoying doing activities that I could not before. So good luck to all who will be having the surgery before me.....

I got my medical clearance and submitting to insurance!! I have probably only about 30 days or less now!!

Tentative date...October 7th.

I'm also October 7th, I'm from Greenville Nc . Congratulations!

Took my last lab test and got my surgery date today....October 7th! So excited for all of us!

Well today was my EDG procedure. My doc said all went well. Scope time was all of 4 minutes. I read over the report later after I had a clearer head and it said they did do a biopsy but he said they almost always do. It also said I had a Hiatus Hernia. I was hoping that i did not have one of those. It seems folks have pain longer when they have to do VSG and Hernia repair if that will be required.

I have my surgical clearance on 9/25/14 and will find out then. I should also learn my surgical date then too and will hopefully start my 14 day liquid diet . I have it ordered and will pick up on 25th.

I just got my date! October 20th, I am already doing a liquid and Lean and Green diet. I have lost 10 pounds in 2 weeks. will be doing this until surgery. I hope that I can get down at least 10 more before surgery because I also have to have my gallbladder out as they found gall stones. she said that if she can't take it during surgery, she will do another surgery 3-4 months after to take it out. Really don't want to have to have 2 surgeries.

@@twinderful My date is 10/20 also I'm going to start my liquid on 10/5.. I had my gall bladder out a few years ago and it was totally worth it. Not sure how bad yours has gotten, but mine was so bad that I almost had to go to the ER. Hopefully you can have it taken out at the same time. It's a good thing for you since you wont be able to eat high fat foods or it'll make you really sick gall bladder wise, and sleeve wise since you wont be able to eat those things anyway, so its like a double incentive lol... Good luck everyone

Congrats on all of your dates! It's so exciting to see everyone who is getting ready for surgery! I still can't wait to get my date but I'm almost there. After my last sleep test I ended up having severe obstructive sleep apnea and it took me a little longer to get set up with my CPAP machine than I had hoped. But good news is after a week of being on the CPAP I am actually glad I have it! Its annoying to sleep with the machine at night but I feel sooooo different... in a good way. I do feel more alert and I have no more yawning or grogginess in the morning.

I do a lot of lurking here - not a lot of writing - but I just got my date yesterday and its October 14! I'm so excited and a little bit nervous. I feel like I've spent so long preparing for this that I know what to expect, but also I've never had surgery before so I couldn't possibly know what to expect. I just hope I don't have buyers remorse afterwards!

Also, how long are you guys planning on being out of work? Im giving myself up to 2 weeks and hoping I dont need that much.

Yay for you!!!!! Getting my surgery date was the biggest excitement. Now as the big day (Oct 13) gets closer, I get more and more nervous! I'm hopefully only going to be off work a week. My surgeon's office recommends between 2-4. I'm also an accountant, so I don't move around a whole lot and don't have to lift anything heavy.

@easymac63, we're sleeve twins! This will also be my first surgery but I'm looking forward to it. Wishing you all much success!

Oh, and I'm taking 2 weeks max

A lot happened today, I had my final surgical clearance with my surgeon. He confirmed I have Hiatal hernea that will require a repair while doing my VSG. Also stated I had H Plyorie infection and would be on antibiotic regiment for 14 days. My insurance sent my notice I was APPROVED!!! Then I got my SURGERY DATE October 20, 2014!!!!!!

One happy camper...

I do a lot of lurking here - not a lot of writing - but I just got my date yesterday and its October 14! I'm so excited and a little bit nervous. I feel like I've spent so long preparing for this that I know what to expect, but also I've never had surgery before so I couldn't possibly know what to expect. I just hope I don't have buyers remorse afterwards!

Also, how long are you guys planning on being out of work? Im giving myself up to 2 weeks and hoping I dont need that much.

Congratulations!!!! I am taking 6 weeks because I just want to. Lol.

I do a lot of lurking here - not a lot of writing - but I just got my date yesterday and its October 14! I'm so excited and a little bit nervous. I feel like I've spent so long preparing for this that I know what to expect, but also I've never had surgery before so I couldn't possibly know what to expect. I just hope I don't have buyers remorse afterwards!

Also, how long are you guys planning on being out of work? Im giving myself up to 2 weeks and hoping I dont need that much.

Congrats! I'm off for 6 weeks because that's my doctor's requirement. I'm hoping he will let me go back to work after 4 weeks. I work in a hospital with patients so I don't want to risk any leaks or something from going back to soon. I thought I'd be able to do paperwork while on leave but his work restrictions said "No work."

October is here! Just 20 more days for me! October 20th can't come too soon