Welp, the monthly support forum has not been updated for 2016. I know there's a thread somewhere for December & January sleevers, but thought I'd include you January peeps in honor of the upcoming year. Share your dates, doctor/nut/psych visits, tests, hopes, and whatever else you want to share pertaining to your surgery. Feel free to offer encouragement and cheerleading as warranted. Maybe everyone can link up with some sleeve buddies!

I'll start. I have 100 to 130 pounds to lose (no goal set yet). My sleeve was supposed to be in January. Instead, my husband needs to go out of the country on business in the middle of the month and can't guarantee he'll be back, so I'll probably be sleeved in February. It's frustrating to me because my insurance requires 6 months supervised diet. I finished that the week before Thanksgiving (U.S.) I'm scheduled to attend the final "class" they require all patients to take on Dec. 17. My endoscopy is Jan. 13. I could easily have made it in December, but hubby didn't want me restricted over the Holidays. (I had thyroid surgery with complications last year just before Christmas, so I understand how he feels.) Still, you can imagine my frustration now that my surgery needs to be pushed back again!

Who's next?

*Mods please move this to the appropriate forum when you update the support groups.

Day 3 of the 2 PreOp Diet is no joke. I'm tired. I'm hungry. I'm realizing how much of the free and fun time I spend with my husband has something to do with food.

It is definitely shaking things up.

I'm hopeful that I will feel better by the time I go back to work on Monday. At least have gotten over the lethargy and can focus a little better.

I have made that same realization myself and I am due to have surgery jan 22nd it is a struggle. Its tough when you realize how much of your day with family revolves around food, for me it is especially as a mother with three kids, all I do is cook lol and all they care about right now is "Where's dessert?!" "Can we stop by Dairy queen after practice?!" I just keep telling myself that this is a whack-load of stuff to get used to all at once and so much info out there and anyone would be overwhelmed tired and hungry. One foot in front of the other and you will feel better the closer you get. We can do this and I'd be willing to chat anytime you like:) maybe we can inspire one another.

Surgery date January 13th. I'm excited and nervous! I'm on the pre-op liquids for 2 weeks since last Wednesday and down 12 lbs. Good luck everyone.

Tweety40 we are on same date

When do you start your pre op diet?

I'm January 13th also. I'm so nervous.

Day 3 of the 2 PreOp Diet is no joke. I'm tired. I'm hungry. I'm realizing how much of the free and fun time I spend with my husband has something to do with food.

It is definitely shaking things up.

I'm hopeful that I will feel better by the time I go back to work on Monday. At least have gotten over the lethargy and can focus a little better.

I have made that same realization myself and I am due to have surgery jan 22nd it is a struggle. Its tough when you realize how much of your day with family revolves around food, for me it is especially as a mother with three kids, all I do is cook lol and all they care about right now is "Where's dessert?!" "Can we stop by Dairy queen after practice?!" I just keep telling myself that this is a whack-load of stuff to get used to all at once and so much info out there and anyone would be overwhelmed tired and hungry. One foot in front of the other and you will feel better the closer you get. We can do this and I'd be willing to chat anytime you like:) maybe we can inspire one another.

I'm with you both. I cannot begin to explain how I've been doing this 2 week pre-op with struggles. I'm ready for this and trying to keep my eyes on the prize.

I'm done with everything I go see my surgeon nd the rest of the team Monday January 4th then I have my surgery on January 13th I've told my family but they don't believe me so I'm in it by myself bcuz it seems like my fiancee isn't backing me up on anything anymore so I'm in it to win it for myself by myself I just pray that I don't have no fall backs good luck everyone

I'm January 13th and before I prepare for my procedure I'll be praying for those who share this date with me. I'm having trouble with my better half all of a sudden. So I figured that some insecurities set in. But, we are moving forward and good luck with everything!

Surgery date January 13th. I'm excited and nervous! I'm on the pre-op liquids for 2 weeks since last Wednesday and down 12 lbs. Good luck everyone.

Mine is also the 13th I start my pre op diet this Wednesday. How are you holding up? That's great you lost 12 lbs

Tweety40 we are on same date

When do you start your pre op diet?

I'm January 13th also. I'm so nervous.

I start my pro op this Wednesday, just had my final weigh in with my surgeon today . Now I'm getting really nervous.

Surgery date January 13th. I'm excited and nervous! I'm on the pre-op liquids for 2 weeks since last Wednesday and down 12 lbs. Good luck everyone.

Mine is also the 13th I start my pre op diet this Wednesday. How are you holding up? That's great you lost 12 lbs

I must admit that it's not easy. I try not to be around my family when they eat. I'll grab a popsicle and go in another room. A friend at work does it with me, I believe it's easier when I'm away from home or keeping myself busy. What about you?

We totally should encourage each other. I don't have kids, but I have a husband who relies.on me a lot to cook and plan our meals. The last few days have been a huge shift. We will figure this out, be successful, and have healthier families!

I have the same date!! I'm weighing myself on Wednesday again, but as of Saturday I was 6 lbs down. That was pretty exciting!

January 20th. I start preop tomorrow. yikes!

Mine date is January 11th too!!

Surgery at 5:45 am and im so excited i cant sleep!!!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Had surgery yesterday.....i was MISERABLE tje entire day, nut around 3:45 this morning i made them give me a stronger pain medication n i feel much better. ...ome tjing i was nog prepared for os that i wouldnt even be allowed water or ice. I have had nothing to eat and drink since 6pm saturxay.

My date is 27th January.

A lot of mixed emotions going on right now!

Is everyone going to be doing a preop diet? I have some loose guidelines but doesn't seem to be anything hardcore! From reading the forums it appears some surgeons don't even require preop diets.