After jumping through all the necessary hoops/appointments, I received my insurance approval last week and was able to get my surgery scheduled for 12/8, along with the 5 additional pre-op appts. Originally I was going to wait until February for travel reasons, but our travel plans have changed thanks to Ebola and some of my work benefits are changing in 2015 and I wanted to take the full benefit of my extended illness hours for time off for recovery. It finally seems more real, and I've finally wrapped my head around this procedure being an acceptable solution to weight loss, significant weight loss. Before it always seemed like an extreme measure to be taking, but my PCP was right, this is the best route for me at this stage in life. Also, after discovering this website and finding it to be a great source of information and support, I can now enthusiastically accept my decision and embrace all my supporters' support . I start my 2 week liquid diet prep the Monday before Thanksgiving which will be fine with me. My husband and I have a non-traditional holiday anyway so it won't be a big deal food-wise.

If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations to share during this waiting period, and for the 2 days I'll be in the hospital, please do. I'd love to hear them. I know one of the main things is to walk, walk, walk .

Also, because my husband and I are canceling our travel plans (a cruise to the Southern Caribbean in December), I would like to ask for prayers that we are able to get all of our money back from our travel insurance (since the surgery is medically necessary). My surgeon's nurse is more than happy to provide a letter for me to submit.

Happy for you we should buddy up…lol am december 2nd…and i pray and hope u get you're money back..best of luck!!

Hello ladies! I just received my date for December 1st-I'm also very excited about finally reaching this point (I had a 6 month supervised weight requirement for insurance). My pre-op appointments are on 11/20 and 11/26 so I guess I'll also be on liquids the week of thanksgiving also. I believe my plan allows one lean meal per day so I'll get some nice turkey and veggies still ???? looking forward to seeing your progress!

My surgery is set for December 8 as well. I start the 10-day liquid protein diet the day after Thanksgiving.

Edited October 26, 201411 yr by staceyfierce

My surgery date is Dec 8th also. I'm having revision.

I was sleeved on December 8th. Still very sore and trying hard not to get dehydrated but I am so excited that I had it done.