Hi everyone!! This is my first post & I'm looking for October surgery buddies. I'm very excited about the surgery. I've gotten my psych clearance, scheduled my sleep study, nutrition classes and upper endoscopy. My date is October 14th. Btw, anyone here from Jersey? Look forward to making friends w everyone!

Edited August 21, 201412 yr by Marielbx

Never mind just realizes this is a sleeve thread. Hahahah

Hi, my surgery is 10/2, I am in Chicago.

I am October too will find out my date in the next few weeks

I'm Oct 21st! I have my endoscopy Sept 18th, final class & labs on Oct 9th and start my liquid diet on Oct 7th. That is what I'm more worried about but I think it'll be okay. It'll be worth it in the end!

Oh, I'm in DSM, Iowa

My surgery will be Oct 7th. Good luck to all!

Hi I'm brand new here and looking to get the Sleeve in NJ in Ocean county I was going to get the Lapband but knowing my track record and almost 200lbs to lose I will try to get the sleeve. I spoke the Psych and I couldn't believe he failed me I think because I told him I was very afraid of getting surgery. I'm 6ft 3 and have no fear of anyone but I faint at the site of blood lol I have to redo all my test again because my insurance changed this is really sucks. Good luck not sure what part of NJ and your Dr keep us updated

Edited September 1, 201412 yr by hogman

Hello all - im new here and will have my surgery on Monday, October 13th in Tijuana Mexico. Im flying in from Alaska. I dread the pre-op diet, leak test and removal of the drain. I turn 38 on October 8th and this is my gift to myself. The reason for my decision is help with my pcos as i have had 3 failed ivf's already. Wishing us all a successful surgery and fast recovery. God bless you all!

Edited September 4, 201412 yr by Livelaughlove2014

I am so jealous of all of you that have your dates already! I have my enscopy scheduled ofr 9/16, and my last weighin on 9/23. I am worried because they told me I had to lose 14 lbs, but I've only lost 8 so far. I called my insurance company, and they told me that the only requirement THEY have is that I don't gain weight before surgery. I guess the 14 lbs is my doc's requirement. I'm hoping very much that they are lenient in this. I am really doing my best, and will be crushed if they push me off another month.

I expect to be sleeved in October, it's my birthday present to myself (I'll be 57 on 10/10).

I'm currently living in MD (for the last 5 years), but spent the 20 before that in Monmouth County, NJ, and the 30 before that in Brooklyn, NY.

I will be sleeved somewhere from the beginning to the middle of Cotober....been looking for a buddy..I'm in Northern AZ

I will be sleeved somewhere from the beginning to the middle of Cotober....been looking for a buddy..I'm in Northern AZ

I am so jealous of all of you that have your dates already! I have my enscopy scheduled ofr 9/16, and my last weighin on 9/23. I am worried because they told me I had to lose 14 lbs, but I've only lost 8 so far. I called my insurance company, and they told me that the only requirement THEY have is that I don't gain weight before surgery. I guess the 14 lbs is my doc's requirement. I'm hoping very much that they are lenient in this. I am really doing my best, and will be crushed if they push me off another month. I expect to be sleeved in October, it's my birthday present to myself (I'll be 57 on 10/10). I'm currently living in MD (for the last 5 years), but spent the 20 before that in Monmouth County, NJ, and the 30 before that in Brooklyn, NY.

Jessiquoi my birthday is 10/10, and surgery is 10/20! I will be celebrating in Jamaica!! I will be turning 40...fit and forty!!!

Hello All,

Houston TX here Pre OP 9/30 and Surgery date 10/10!

Congrats to you all w/ dates!

Gendy - How many times did you have to see a dietician ?

Angie - Congrats on your Oct 14th Date !!!

Mariel - Yes !!!! I do wonder how we take our prescription medications as well !

jmsgal - Oh that’s so soon !!! Are you getting nervous?

lindalue- Same boat as you. Will find out in a couple of weeks. Have you been approved?

Firewife - what kind of classes did you have to take? I wonder if everyone had to do an edoscopy. I didn’t .. hmmm

Amy - Congrats on Oct 7th. That’s so close !!!

Hogman - I think the sleeve will be great. Sorry you’e going through all the problems with insurance. And the psych failed because you’re scared? Heck no! We would all fail ! I’m petrified .. well excited and petrified at the same time. If that make sense.

LiveLaughLove - I feel like you’re such a buddy ! i’m 39, been through 3 failed IVF attempts because of miscarriages. This is my last option. How does the pre op stuff work when you do it out of the country? Do you video chat with the doctors ? Man.. I really relate to you !

Jessiquoi - I hope they don’t postpone you !! If it does happen. Don’t let it set you back ! you strong, you’re doing the right thing, and your time will happen ! Stay positive !!!!!!

Cherokee - What part of Northern AZ? I’m a desert rat. Grew up in Phoenix. Folks live in Taylor! I love Northern AZ !! Just hang in there for a buddy ! I think lots of us are going to get the middle of October

MzSpy - My Buddy !!!! I’m in The Woodlands !! How awesome is that !! Where in Houston are you ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

I’m doing pretty good right now. I have been hitting the gym hard! Starting doing some cross fit techniques. I have a feeling I’m going to turn into a gym junkie! I tried Zumba today but that was an epic fail. My coordination level was not good ! Ended up leaving mid class and working out with some friends. I weigh in for the last time on 9/10 and then everything is submitted to insurance. This is getting real so fast !! Hugs everyone !

Chellede - buddy! Im so glad to i found someone almost same age that i can relate in regards to failed ivf and praying sleeve will work its magic. Good luck with your insurance. Because my surgery is self pay i have just been coordinating with mexico bariatric's coordinator who lives here in the states. My doctor wants me to start preop a week before and once i get to tijuana all my test will be done day of surgery. Im also having my band taken out so its a revision.