Hey guys and gals! I have my last appointment for insurance approval on the 29th of this month. So, I'm hoping for a December 9th, 12th, or 14th date which is between semesters for me. I'll be having my surgery in Birmingham, AL with Dr. Pennington at Grandview. I'd love to meet folks in or around Alabama or people that have a surgery date close to mine so we can motivate each other! Can't wait to chat!! [emoji3]

Hello! I am in Oklahoma and will be sleeved in December.

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I was born in Oklahoma! My dad went to OSU, but I grew up near Norman so I'm a Sooner fan. Good luck with your surgery!

Thank you!

My date is Sat., Dec 10th. Yes...Saturday...it's the beauty of medical tourism! Will be in Mexico hopefully enjoying the sun post-op.

My surgery is December 16th! Good luck to you all!

Hi All,

Pretty new on here from Northern Canada! I'm scheduled for Dec 17th - like boysenbear I'll be in Mexico.

Anyone else nervous and excited? I feel like I've read almost everything I can, pre-op diet starts in a couple weeks. Trying to develop good habits now... more Protein, more Water, smaller portions. I feel like I'm over-preparing... anyone else?

I also fluctuate between excited and moments of nerves and occasionally thinking WTH am I doing? LOL I'm also preparing...choosing Protein drinks, eating smaller portions, having less appetite from increase in protein, getting paperwork and affairs finished before heading to Mexico! Shopping for supplements, making Christmas shopping lists...stuff to keep me busy and my mind off it all. The last few days I will be trying to relax, last minute packing, and getting a mani/pedi.

I think it's wiser to be over-prepared than under...

My surgery date should be December 12th I'm from NYC

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Hello! I am in Oklahoma and will be sleeved in December.

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Hiii!!! Nice to meet you! Do you have a date yet? I set mine for Dec 14th.

Hi. I'm in Tampa FL and I have my surgery scheduled for 12/15

Good luck, my sleeve date Dec 7, South Fla.

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Hello! I am in Oklahoma and will be sleeved in December.

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Hiii!!! Nice to meet you! Do you have a date yet? I set mine for Dec 14th.

Hi. I'm in Tampa FL and I have my surgery scheduled for 12/15

Good luck, my sleeve date Dec 7, South Fla.

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Just joined this app! Hi All! I am from Texas and will be sleeved December 28! Any Sleeve sisters/brothers out there?!?

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Welcome, Dec 7 will be my rebirth ????

Good luck, we are here to support each other.

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Hi there, my sleeve date Dec 7. Best of luck. We r here to support each other.

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Hello to my fellow sleeevers!! I'm from NC.. My surgery is scheduled for December 14th and I am so excited!!

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My date is December 13th

My date is Dec 6th

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I also fluctuate between excited and moments of nerves and occasionally thinking WTH am I doing? LOL I'm also preparing...choosing Protein drinks, eating smaller portions, having less appetite from increase in protein, getting paperwork and affairs finished before heading to Mexico! Shopping for supplements, making Christmas shopping lists...stuff to keep me busy and my mind off it all. The last few days I will be trying to relax, last minute packing, and getting a mani/pedi.

I think it's wiser to be over-prepared than under...

I just finished reading "The BIG Book on the Gastric Sleeve" written by the people who run this site. Tons of good information (The chapter on risks tried to scare the pants off me, too bad the pants caught on a roll and I pulled 'em back up after the next chapter on the benefits). I too have the days of thinking WTH am I doing! I go from days or weeks of being so excited for post-op to anxious about pre-op. My husband is super supportive and only wants the best health benefits out of this for me, though he will mourn the loss of 'the girls'. We see a lift surgery in the future. haha

@@boysenbear are you taking any food / protein stuff with you to Mexico? I'll be there for a week, staying at an all inclusive - hubby will be doing the eating and drinking for us both. I was thinking of taking some Jello, Protein powder that can mix with Water, maybe some powdered Soup broth in case I can't get what I need from the hotel...

Hello! I am in Oklahoma and will be sleeved in December.

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Hiii!!! Nice to meet you! Do you have a date yet? I set mine for Dec 14th.

Hi. I'm in Tampa FL and I have my surgery scheduled for 12/15

I'm going RNY, but this is my date too!

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i'm having my first procedure (lap band removal) on december 6th. sleeve 3 months later.

Is there a reason for 2 separate procedures? Problems with band?

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Mine is the 27th!

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