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..

I just scheduled my surgery for November 24th. I'm in Texas. Very nervous about the whole process and hoping it's the right answer. I'm just so tired of being overweight and wanting to be healthy again. It's been about 26 years since I felt good about my body, so I'm ready for that.

Edited October 4, 201411 yr by jlharlan

Hi! I just found out today that I will be a November sleever as well. I was supposed to have surgery in July, but got sick. All is great now. Just heard back from the surgeon that my date is Nov. 26th. the day before Thanksgiving! I will be going through Kaiser, Fontana.

I just scheduled my surgery for November 24th. I'm in Texas. Very nervous about the whole process and hoping it's the right answer. I'm just so tired of being overweight and wanting to be healthy again. It's been about 26 years since I felt good about my body, so I'm ready for that.

Edited October 4, 201411 yr by jlharlan

Where are you in Texas--I'm in Fort Worth.

I can't sleep because I'm so excited!

Edited October 4, 201411 yr by DeanieG

I live at cedar Creek lake, close to gun barrel city. I'm having my surgery done in Dallas, by Dr Barker's staff.

Preop 11/5 and surgery 11/19 for me! My PA asked me if I was sure I wanted to be on a post op liquid diet over thanksgiving....I told her if that mattered to me at all I wouldn't be going through all this. BRING IT ON!!! Oh and by the way, I'm also almost 8 weeks nicotine free! This journey finally gave me the motivation to quit smoking.

Congrats on so many things but the smoking thing is HUGE! I am November 8th and I cannot wait - truly excited!

Good luck!

I have completed my psych eval and EGD & I see the nutritionist 11/3. Final supervised weight check on 10/20 along with pre-op work up. Surgery scheduled for 11/17!

Ok, I will be a November 3rd sleever. This has all happened so fast and i have been let down before so i have not really started looking into everything until today. I keep expecting for them to say...oops never mind we wont be able to do your surgery.

So with that being said - yesterday saw the nurtritionist and Monday I am to start on my pre op diet. I guess I need to look into getting a blender, find some recipes or food ideas after surgery - discovering what to expect post op.....

Nutritionist is not real strict about drinking their own product, but she has set guidelines for me and I can look for some to try and see what works well. 150-200 calories, ( i forgot the rest, its all written down in my paperwork ) etc,

Does anyone have any good ideas or things you think would help ?

Hi there! Just joined the site! My surgery is scheduled for November 10th!!! I'm so excited!! No nerves yet...although as the day gets closer I am sure those nerves will show up!! Starting to buy Vitamins and Protein shakes in preparation. Healthy me....here I come!!!!

Hi! I know I'm relaxed right now!! Mine its for november 7th but i'm nervious about the liquid diet!! Best wishes for everyone..

Have you guys not had regular visits with nutritionists and already started in your healthy eating plan? My surgeon required 6 months of managed nutrition during which I began the necessary vitamin regiment and monthly weigh ins, after guidance on fat/ calorie/ protein and sugars. In fact she had us counting protein every day to ensure an intake of 60 grams or more daily. I honestly could not imagine approaching this surgery without that education. It was invaluable. Beginning practicing early how to eat properly and healthily for 6 months made it a habit that I'll continue, in fact I've already lost 30 lbs just utilizing what I've learned. I strongly suggest if you are only meeting with a NUT once, you commit to memory what they teach you. I can't tell you what it was for me to truly learn how I got this way, and how I can prevent it again.

I'm scheduled for November 17th and I can't wait!

Hey guys! I am scheduled for pre-op Nov 4th and surgery Nov 20th. Insurance would not cover it so I am using basically all my savings, but I can't think of anything better to spend the money on than my health! If anyone on here is religious, I would appreciate the prayers! Good luck to everyone ????

Scheduled for November 10th, was originally scheduled for October 8th but Dr had a conference to go to and doesnt like to do surgery if he is not around after for calls etc. I guess thats a good thing!

I have bcbs-fep so only need three month prep instead of 6, no required weight loss but have lost a few pounds, just focusing on keep those few off and not eating everything insite over the next month.

Changing my way of thinking that this is not yet another diet has been the hardest for me so far.

I have to have some other gastro procedures done at the same time as a result of some gallbladder issues so no-ones knows about the sleeve part just the gastro surgery which also has liquids, soft foods two weeks out after etc.

My personal choice, I know others share what they are comfortable with and that is what I am comfortable with for now, might change after the fact.

Happy sleeving everyone