Hi! I just started my journey and I am looking forward to chatting with those of you who are on a similar time-frame as myself. My insurance is Cigna so they require a 3 month supervised diet, psych eval and sign off from my primary (which I am worried about, I haven't seen him in 5 years so what if he wont sign off? should I find someone new? suggestions?)

I am aiming for an early September surgery date, my Dr. said it is doable! I am excited and nervous.

I have learned so much already from reading about everyone else's experience it has really helped to calm me down.

I feel like I am obsessed with this and it's all I can think about. I have probably watched 200 youtube videos so far. LOL

Any tips, tricks or advice is welcome and appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

you got this!!!!

Sept. 2 is my revision date: Band to Sleeve. Starting my pre-op liquid diet tomorrow.

I start my pre op diet tomorrow as well! I'm both nervous and excited! Good luck with yours!

oh I have to share this morning because I am SO excited!

I finally hit that even #!

70lbs down since my surgery!

wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

over halfway to my goal!

I am approved - just waiting to hear back from the scheduler, but it's looking like my surgery will be 9/6!

Sept 21st for me. One little month.

I'm scheduled for September 2/16!! I'm on day 3 of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet and struggling. I'm having a hard time getting the sweet shakes and sweet Protein bars down and my pre op diet only includes shakes, bars, Water and one cup of tea or coffee a day. So far, I haven't been able to actually get all 3 shakes and 2 bars down each day. Hoping that isn't going to be a problem when I go for my one week pre op appointment. Anyone else having trouble with the sweetness?!

I'm excited though. And nervous. But mostly excited!!

Morning! my first question for you would be what shakes are you drinking? and what bars?

some are far sweeter than others.

some I can't or couldn't eat at all.

I wouldn't worry so much about getting them all in, if you can't then you can't.

do make sure you are getting in all of your water

perhaps even try watering down the shakes too so they aren't as sweet?

I'm scheduled for September 2/16!! I'm on day 3 of my 2 week pre-op liquid diet and struggling. I'm having a hard time getting the sweet shakes and sweet Protein bars down and my pre op diet only includes shakes, bars, Water and one cup of tea or coffee a day. So far, I haven't been able to actually get all 3 shakes and 2 bars down each day. Hoping that isn't going to be a problem when I go for my one week pre op appointment. Anyone else having trouble with the sweetness?!

I'm excited though. And nervous. But mostly excited!!

The brand for both the bars and the shakes is Proti and it's not an option to switch

I talked to the nutritionist today and she suggested I try freezing it and then chipping it off to eat it. I'm going to try that today and see if I can manage that. 3.5 days down, 10.5 to go!

The brand for both the bars and the shakes is Proti and it's not an option to switch

I talked to the nutritionist today and she suggested I try freezing it and then chipping it off to eat it. I'm going to try that today and see if I can manage that. 3.5 days down, 10.5 to go!

Got ya! 10 days in the grand scheme of things is tiny. Just remember that and hang in there the best you can!

September 9th, and I'm scared! And happy!

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Ok my September Sleevers!

Some of you are having surgiversaries this month and some of you are just beginning your journey!

Either way September is a magical month and I wish each of you the best and nothing but success in this journey!

Today is my one year surgiversary. I've lost over 100 pounds and have settled in at about 215 for a while now.

There have been a lot of positive changes this past year:

- I no longer take any diabetic meds after taking these meds for 15 years.

- I no longer crave fast food and can't remember the last time I ate fast food.

- I go to the gym almost daily and no longer huff and puff after cardio exercise.

- I bought a kayak and have been paddle boarding.

- I have a new girlfriend (maybe I should have listed this one first )

- My dog is now at a healthy weight now that he gets longer walks.

The only negatives were related to higher costs for my medical deductible and for all of the new clothes that I have had to buy. Well worth it though.

HAPPY SURGIVERSARYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY and congrats on that 100lb loss!!! FANTASTIC!!!

Today is my one year surgiversary. I've lost over 100 pounds and have settled in at about 215 for a while now.

There have been a lot of positive changes this past year:

- I no longer take any diabetic meds after taking these meds for 15 years.

- I no longer crave fast food and can't remember the last time I ate fast food.

- I go to the gym almost daily and no longer huff and puff after cardio exercise.

- I bought a kayak and have been paddle boarding.

- I have a new girlfriend (maybe I should have listed this one first )

- My dog is now at a healthy weight now that he gets longer walks.

The only negatives were related to higher costs for my medical deductible and for all of the new clothes that I have had to buy. Well worth it though.

So I went for my 1 year surgery follow up yesterday and I am happy to say that my surgeon and bariatric nurse are both thrilled with my progress! Blood work is on point! My Protein, sugars, D's and B's are perfection! Iron is a bit low but we knew that already! I've still got 50 or so to go but I'll get there!! Thanks to my surgeon Jason Radecke for being the best fairy-god father a girl could ask for! ♡♡♡

Down a little over 70 lbs.

I am a slow loser and I am not complaining!

Here is to another fantastic year and best of luck to all the 2016 September Sleevers!!

Edited September 21, 20169 yr by notforthefaint

Alright September 29er here. Getting anxious, spending most of my time at work not working. Started liquids a week ago tomorrow and am down 11#'s so happy about that. Liquids haven't really been a problem, lightly cheated a handful of times mainly with unsalted peanuts. I did my pre-op class yesterday and did all my hospital registration so this time next week I should be a big ole ball of nerves. Happy that my surgeon doesn't do a catheter, not so happy about the 7 days of self injected blood clot medicine. Good think my wife is a nurse and can handle that for me. Plan on enjoying a last day in the pool with the kids.

SW: 374

CW: 366

GW1: 250

GW2: 225

I'm 6'-2"

good luck! you are well on your way!

Alright September 29er here. Getting anxious, spending most of my time at work not working. Started liquids a week ago tomorrow and am down 11#'s so happy about that. Liquids haven't really been a problem, lightly cheated a handful of times mainly with unsalted peanuts. I did my pre-op class yesterday and did all my hospital registration so this time next week I should be a big ole ball of nerves. Happy that my surgeon doesn't do a catheter, not so happy about the 7 days of self injected blood clot medicine. Good think my wife is a nurse and can handle that for me. Plan on enjoying a last day in the pool with the kids.

SW: 374

CW: 366

GW1: 250

GW2: 225

I'm 6'-2"