I didn't see an OCT thread, so let's make one! I just got my date today and it's 10/9! Any other October dates yet?

I also liked premier chocolate and Vanilla. But I have also heard that some peoples tastes change after surgery. I bought a bunch of premier chocolate and vanilla and am keeping my fingers crossed

On 9/16/2017 at 0:42 AM, crushingit said:

So what's everyone doing now and up to surgery day?

I'm slowly searching through my home for stuff that I need to pack for the hospital.

I've started to teach myself new habits, like eating better and slower. I'm also taking Vitamin D and Iron tablets as per the physician's order.

I've booked afterschool care for my son for the days after surgery. I usually pick him up from school. My husband will instead pick him up from afterschool care after work.

I've also decided I should maybe pick a dress of two sizes down to help motivate me when I get sleeved.

I am also working on habits breaking,avoiding sugar and bread. Tasting protein shakes and protein bars. Checking out bariatric friendly recipes and getting all the required tests for my surgery and the study I am in.

On 9/16/2017 at 2:42 AM, crushingit said:

So what's everyone doing now and up to surgery day?

I'm slowly searching through my home for stuff that I need to pack for the hospital.

I've started to teach myself new habits, like eating better and slower. I'm also taking Vitamin D and Iron tablets as per the physician's order.

I've booked afterschool care for my son for the days after surgery. I usually pick him up from school. My husband will instead pick him up from afterschool care after work.

I've also decided I should maybe pick a dress of two sizes down to help motivate me when I get sleeved.

I have been taking the Vitamin D. I am looking for small bowls, a food scale and doing a lot (more) research for my first couple of weeks post-op. Lots of You Tube videos and Pinterest! I figure I will start doing taste testing once I get closer to my date next month. I am not a protein shake fan at all so I am not looking forward to that part!

October 6th. Heading to Mexico [emoji1319]

What's your pre-op like? Who are you doing your surgery with?

5 shakes a day 1 serving of fruit, veggie, starch daily I reside in Mass

Finally got my surgery date...October 12th! So ready for this!!

39 minutes ago, sleevetastic23 said:

Finally got my surgery date...October 12th! So ready for this!!

My surgery day too.

Cheers!

this is my first post ....and probably going to be an Oct sleeve ....crossing my fingers

hello all

Set for 10/23!! Nervously excited [emoji16]

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How long did it take the doctors office to give you a surgery date after you were approved? I am still waiting on a date and was approved last Thursday!

Getting Sleeved on my Birthday

October 3rd in Tijuana !!!

Happy Birthday to me...

Happy Birthday to me...

careful where you stick that needle Doc...

ouch....

Happy Birthday to me

56 minutes ago, belinda401 said:

How long did it take the doctors office to give you a surgery date after you were approved? I am still waiting on a date and was approved last Thursday!

Initially approached bariatric surgeon 17th July with a referral/recommendation from my family doctor (general practitioner).

He referred me to:

(a) the practice dietitian (in same building),

(b) his preferred anaesthetist (in another suburb),

(c) a list of exercise therapists (from which I chose one), and

(d) a psychologist (my choice) who could attest my mindset and suitability.

- - -

The bariatric surgeon arranged a follow-up meeting September 4th at which he announced a surgery date (gastric sleeve) of Thursday, October 12th. (22 days from today ... already Wed 20th Sept 10:20am here.)

He also asked me to come back for a hiatus hernia gastroscopy tomorrow, Thursday 21st September at 4:30pm.

- - -

So, seven weeks (49 days) exactly from meeting him to getting surgery dates after jumping through his legal and medical 'hoops' and processes.

And a further five and a half weeks (38 days) from second meeting to surgery.

The grand total, then, is twelve and a half weeks (87 days) ... or four days fewer than three months.

Oct 3rd

Oct 3rd

Same here!!