Im a Kaiser peep, using the South Sac location. My surgery date was changed from 10/2 to 11/6 due some health issues. But Im clear to go now and just have one last dr appointment for my post op diet class. Is anyone else in November or have kaiser? I had lots of peeps on my October list but now I have a new date and would love to have some others to follow along with and share our journeys..

Getting even more excited. I have my pre-op class/appt on the 29th will find out then how long I will have to be on liguid diet. Meet with the anesthesiologist on 11-4, then the big day on 11-11

I'm on November 11 too. I start pre op November 4.

I have my pre op on Oct 30...... I've been wAiting on this day forever n then 6 dayS my surgery. I'm glad I have a group of people that I can ask questions to that is going thru the same.

Nov. 5th. Here. Des Moines, Iowa. I am super nervous.

November 7 in Tijuana Mexico for me, coming from Fort McMurray Alberta. Looking forward to a new me. Worried about being able to "stick to the plan" after surgery since I know food is a crutch for me and I have a lot of head hunger. I've been saying goodbye to a lot of food the last two weeks (oh precious, precious popcorn, I will miss you so). What are you people doing to prepare yourselves for the food restrictions after surgery?

I got my pre-op food plan and I do not have to have a liquid diet except for the day before surgery!

I have a special food plan which is 3 meals and 2 snacks a day with 1 or 2 snacks (or breakfast) should be a protein shake with skim milk and even certain fruits added like 1/2 cup strawberries! You do need to have 4oz. Of fish or 3 oz. of chicken or 4-5 oz. of tofu or protein meat substitute (in case you are vegan) in at least 1 meal. I am soooo happy! Meals can include things like 1/2cup black bean soup, 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese or ricotta cheese and all the non starchy veggies I want!

I wonder if they want you to be in good shape and not feel starving when you have surgery so you will feel and heal better? All I know is I am grateful!

My last labs, ECG and pre-op class is this Tuesday. I will bring some organic soup labels to see if any are acceptable as they say 1/2 cup soup in the plan. I'll keep you posted on that!

Nov. 5th. Here. Des Moines, Iowa. I am super nervous.

Hello fellow Midwestener. I'm in Lincoln, Nebraska and will be getting sleeved on 11/4. I'm nervous too! Also excited. Emotions are in high force. Good luck!!!

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I'm in NW Missouri, 45 miles from St. Joseph and 30 miles from Maryville. My date is 11/13. So excited, yet nervous, about this process!

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Congratulations and good luck to everyone.

My daughter went to school in Maryville.

I'm excited too. My date is Nov. 5. It took a year to get to this point,but now it's scary.

Good luck to you all too. Don't forget your little pillows. How long will your hospital stays be?

My daughter went to school in Maryville.

I'm excited too. My date is Nov. 5. It took a year to get to this point,but now it's scary.

I have been on a year program to get my insurance to pay. I'm scheduled for Nov. 10th.

Exciting! I'm glad it's finally happening for you.

November 6

I finally got approved on Friday! woohoo!!!

going to call the surgeon this morning to find out my definite date. still hoping they'll get me in for 11/4. wish me luck!