Well I just called my doctor's office and got my date. The March 24 date that the insurance gave me was given to them by my doctors office, but the doctors office made a mistake and had me down at the wrong hospital. Had they given the insurance company the correct hospital, I would've had my surgery in February. Also, I hate the fact that I have to use the Bariatric Advantage products that they offer which will cost $300. I think that's a total rip off. Anyways, I'm very excited that I'll be on the other side soon with my twin sister who had hers done in December. Is there anyone having their surgery around that time?

@kathyh2015 - I am at VIDA hospital but staying at the Marriott from March 3rd through March 8th. Let me know where you're staying. It seems there are several of us at the Marriott around the same time; would be good if we can arrange a short meet/greet.

March 3 Tijuana at the LIMARP centre, Grand Hotel!

@@NeNe's VSG Life I will be at Florence Hospial having surgery March 3rd as well. Diff Dr. though

Are you at the Marriott before and after

@@NeNe's VSG Life I will be at Florence Hospial having surgery March 3rd as well. Diff Dr. though

Hi Kathy, that is awesome! I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. Will you be at the Marriott Hotel as well. I will be flying out Monday afternoon. How about you?

@kathyh2015 - I am at VIDA hospital but staying at the Marriott from March 3rd through March 8th. Let me know where you're staying. It seems there are several of us at the Marriott around the same time; would be good if we can arrange a short meet/greet.

Hi SleevedNFree, I will be at the Marriott too. I think a short meet/greet is a good idea. I will be there until the 7th. Flying out Monday from Atlanta airport, will you be flying out Monday too?

I'm jealous that you all will be together at the Mariott. I guess Florence has a hotel within the hospital so I never actually leave.

My first post! My surgery is March 11. I've been thinking about having surgery since my daughter was sleeved 2 years ago. This past August, I decided this will be my last effort at losing....and more importantly KEEPING the weight off!

I started pre-op weight loss on January 26, which consisted of two small meals and three Optifast shakes a day for two weeks, then one small meal and four shakes for a week, and now only 5 shakes a day (no food), and of course at least 64oz Water. The weight is coming off. I can see how this liquid diet will help with the transition immediately after surgery.

Oh...and I've had second thoughts about having the procedure throughout the process. At 66, I wonder what I'm doing....but over that past 40 years have yoyo dieted like many here, and ALWAYS gained it back plus some. When I expressed doubts to my husband, he simply said, "you've always taken the weight off...but never kept it off." I will now have a tool...and a bigger bag of tricks to KEEP the weight off!

I'm excited!

Wishing all my other March sleevers all the best!

Hi. My surgery is on March 4 also. I'm excited and nervous but I know it's the right thing to do. Cool we're starting on the same day.

What has everyone seen as their pre op weight loss. The few that have been mentioned here are way above ours and I am concerned.

I refuse to get on a scale lol I only weigh myself at the doctors office

I'm here at Florence, about 14 hours post op and just passed the leak test. Anyone else out there, how are you all?

March 25th will be a year since my sleeve. Go sleevers!!!!

I was 308 now 197. You can do this too. Good luck new Sleevers.

I'm here at florence, about 14 hours post op and just passed the leak test. Anyone else out there, how are you all?

I left the hospital yesterday. First day post-op was the worse, but each day is getting better. Weirdest thing is to not be hungry. I look forward to getting used to that. I don't have a scale, so I probably won't weigh myself other than at the doctor's office. Hope you are feeling well.

Jen

Congrats! I'm still trying to figure out how to get it all in. Liquids, broth? etc. I don’t know how you're getting by with no scale, I'm a tad obsessed. Look fwd to it each morning. Moving on to my phase 2 tomorrow. I never thought I would be so excited for yogurt or soup!!

Today is a week since the surgery. I thought I would be feeling better by now. I've never had major surgery, and even my c-section didn't take this much out of me. Maybe because I ate so much after. Tomorrow is my 1st post op appointment and I am nervous. I seriously don't feel like I've lost any weight, but it will be the first time in forever getting on a scale and being hopeful.

This forum is incredibly helpful.