Hey there September sleevers! Any one out there?

[moni5855 76]

Isn't it wonderful how many of us have come together because of this? I feel a real close network building here. My daughter is 25 and sees how we have come together and thinks it's great too! Only thing that would make us complete is meeting in one place at the same time. Wouldn't that be a goal for next year?

That would be awesome!!!!

I'm from the Windy City....Chicago

Where's my bariatric family from ???!!!

also from Chicago

Really?? cool!!!!

[LAG4ahealthierme 76]

I'm so excited! Just got my date - Sept 8. It's exciting to see so many on this thread - gives me an extra sense of strength. I feel as though I have been waiting forever and suddenly one phone call from my surgeon's office and it is all so real so fast! BTW I'm from the Chicagoland area. Best wishes to all

[mabennett91 57]

Was just approved for September 14th, I have health first so I had to do 6 months. I did not have the five year weight history so my doctor just put that I have been overweight for over 10 years, hope this helps!

[bjcarver 47]

I had my nutrition and psych eval last week and am very excited to say that I was told I could pretty much chose my surgery date in september! I have decided to go with the middle of september, likely the 15th or 16th due to a vacation that I have at the end of august. My family just felt that being on a liquid diet while on vacation would not be a good time, and even though it is stalling me-- I agree. Until then, I have been continuing to watch what I eat, began replacing lunch with Protein Shakes (so far my favorite is EAS 100% whey Protein Powder in vanilla with unsweetened almond milk, it's 26g of Protein and 180 cals for the powder and milk), exercising and doing so much research that my eyes and brain hurt. I am getting my gallbladder removed with my sleeve procedure, so I am trying to prepare myself as much as possible before next month... I'm sure it's going to be rough.

[sleeve_getter 41]

I had my nutrition and psych eval last week and am very excited to say that I was told I could pretty much chose my surgery date in september! I have decided to go with the middle of september, likely the 15th or 16th due to a vacation that I have at the end of august. My family just felt that being on a liquid diet while on vacation would not be a good time, and even though it is stalling me-- I agree. Until then, I have been continuing to watch what I eat, began replacing lunch with Protein Shakes (so far my favorite is EAS 100% whey Protein Powder in vanilla with unsweetened almond milk, it's 26g of Protein and 180 cals for the powder and milk), exercising and doing so much research that my eyes and brain hurt. I am getting my gallbladder removed with my sleeve procedure, so I am trying to prepare myself as much as possible before next month... I'm sure it's going to be rough.

So the gallbladder thing. Is that something you need to do or is it elective and why? Just curious.

[bjcarver 47]

@@sleeve_getter Yeah, it's needed. I was diagnosed with gallstones 2 years ago and put off getting the surgery because I was in college. It's a positive thing though, because statistics say that most people who have weight loss surgery end up having to have it removed soon after.

Edited August 4, 2015 by bjcarver

[thelakeisgone 25]

I had my nutrition and psych eval last week and am very excited to say that I was told I could pretty much chose my surgery date in september! I have decided to go with the middle of september, likely the 15th or 16th due to a vacation that I have at the end of august. My family just felt that being on a liquid diet while on vacation would not be a good time, and even though it is stalling me-- I agree. Until then, I have been continuing to watch what I eat, began replacing lunch with Protein shakes (so far my favorite is EAS 100% whey Protein powder in vanilla with unsweetened almond milk, it's 26g of Protein and 180 cals for the powder and milk), exercising and doing so much research that my eyes and brain hurt. I am getting my gallbladder removed with my sleeve procedure, so I am trying to prepare myself as much as possible before next month... I'm sure it's going to be rough.

So the gallbladder thing. Is that something you need to do or is it elective and why? Just curious.

My doctor will automatically do it, if he sees that it is needed during my bariatric surgery.

[Karin30s 6]

Hi. I'm new to this forum. Can't believe how many people are here. This is great!

My surgery is set for Sept 15th.

Can you add me to the fb group? Karineu@ymail.com

I was looking for one. ????

[moni5855 76]

Hi. I'm new to this forum. Can't believe how many people are here. This is great!

My surgery is set for Sept 15th.

Can you add me to the fb group? Karineu@ymail.com

I was looking for one. ????

Welcome!!!!!

[meshelle920 18]

Hi I got a date of September 23rd!!!!!!

[Bacon-n-Limes 64]

Hey all,

I'm hoping for a September date. I've been jumping through the hoops (Cigna) and trying desperately to stick to the 2-shakes-3-oz-of-protein meal plan my dietician has me on. Is there a trick to making a tiny meal last 20 minutes? I'm really struggling with that.

Oh, and Twin Cities, here, by way of Houston, Salt Lake, and Spokane.

[moni5855 76]

Hey all,

I'm hoping for a September date. I've been jumping through the hoops (Cigna) and trying desperately to stick to the 2-shakes-3-oz-of-protein meal plan my dietician has me on. Is there a trick to making a tiny meal last 20 minutes? I'm really struggling with that.

Oh, and Twin Cities, here, by way of Houston, Salt Lake, and Spokane.

Welcome!!!

I'm sorry you're having to go through all of that.. ????????

[HopeandAgony 566]

I am praying for a Sept date too. I finished my 3 month monitored weight loss with my primary Dr in July. I have my first appt with my surgeon next week. I have to have a cardiac, pulmonary, and psych evaluation before they will schedule. I plan on doing everything I can to get those done ASAP. Once those are done he is about 1 month out for surgery. I cannot wait!!

[notforthefaint 264]

how is everyone doing? Just thought I would check in! I cannot believe that my surgery date is coming up so fast! getting super excited!

[perk4756 259]

Seems like it is getting more real. My husband actually wanted to do another vacation next month and I had to laugh. Gonna be a very busy month after the 9th for me getting prepared. I don't think he realizes. Wish I had someone here to pair up with too. Tried reaching out today at Drs office, but no one acted interested. Think I will try at the meeting. Thanks so very very much to our September Sleeves! Don't know what I would do without you all!