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On 11/22/2017 at 10:34 AM, Beardman said:

I'm expecting a mid December date. My wife is in the OR for her sleeve as I type.

That's so awesome you're doing it together!! I hope her surgery went well and wish you the best with getting your date/procedure/recovery! I so wish my husband and I could both be doing it so he would really understand everything I was feeling :blink:

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My surgery date is December 14th ! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time lol . I started this process in May. I took the Kaiser classes for 12 weeks , did the sleep tests . Met the surgeon on Tuesday the 21 . Congratulations to everyone and good luck on your journey :)

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@Taylor5 Thank you for the information , the more i think about it the more i'm convinced Dr. Ortiz may be

the right choice. He has been around a long time, I am going to call them in the morning and

chat with them. The other facility is in a hospital and you stay there your entire stay ( which i like) but the doctor is more important than any other factor to me.


Thanks again for taking the time to answer my question , it was very helpful :):)

What day do you have your surgery?

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I'm December 27th. My husband has off that week, so I will be flying from Philadelphia to San Diego on my clear Fluid diet, on Christmas Day :wacko: - dreading that part, lol, but it was my choice.

Definitely though, just talk with them and go with your gut - while you still have one ~ haha! Let me know how it goes, & good luck! Maybe we'll end up down there at the same time :)

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On 11/24/2017 at 10:03 AM, Atslady said:

Hi ,

My surgery date is 12/20/17 and i have researched for over a year. I am having my surgery at Trinity Medical in Mexico.

I am nervous and thinking about changing to OCC because of all the information available about Dr. Ortiz.

Maybe i'm just having a lil anxiety because the date is getting closer.

Any Sleever's with information about either facility?

Thanks ( Nervous in Ga :) )

Where In Georgia?

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4 hours ago, Briar said:

Where In Georgia?

Atlanta

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I’m scheduled December 19th so I’ll only have to miss one day of work. I’m nervous but I’m thankful. It’s been a long road to where I am and I cannot wait to start my new journey healthier and happier for the new year. [emoji4]




Um December 29th also!

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December 19th in Edinburg, TX. I'm so excited! 2 week liquid diet starts on Dec 5th.
My first appt was in August. So far no delays except cardiologist wants a lexiscan instead of EKG, that's this Tuesday. So hoping doe no delays. Deductible is pretty much met. I have 2 insurances Aetna and united healthcare. United only requires 4 visits vs Aetna 6 months.
Congrats to all December sleevers!!!
Question: anyone on the liquid diet yet? Tell me about it. What are you drinking???

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I started this Quest in May, I'm surprised it's taken this long but my surgery date is Dec 12. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. As many of you have said, I'm feeling excited and nervous at the same time.

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On 11/11/2017 at 6:38 AM, Trishe70 said:


Scheduled for the 18th .....so you aren’t the only one! Good Luck!

I am also for the 18 :D good luck to all of you!

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On 11/26/2017 at 9:34 AM, saltykisses said:

December 19th in Edinburg, TX. I'm so excited! 2 week liquid diet starts on Dec 5th.
My first appt was in August. So far no delays except cardiologist wants a lexiscan instead of EKG, that's this Tuesday. So hoping doe no delays. Deductible is pretty much met. I have 2 insurances Aetna and united healthcare. United only requires 4 visits vs Aetna 6 months.
Congrats to all December sleevers!!!
Question: anyone on the liquid diet yet? Tell me about it. What are you drinking???

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I started my liquid diet on Friday. I have been drinking Water, Powerade zero, and i had one apple juice the kids pouches with no sugar added. I am able to have sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding, and sugar free Popsicles. I also have a Premier Protein drink for Breakfast and one for dinner. It hasn't been too bad.

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Just confirmed with my insurance, Medical Mutual, that my prior authorization has been approved. That was my last hurdle. I start the liquid diet tomorrow for surgery date of December 11th.

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I just found this forum today -- so excited to have found it -- so many success stories and supportive people.Hi everyone!! :)

I have a tentative sleeve date of 12/7 provided insurance approval comes through in time. I'm a little concerned though as I see so many people talking about starting their liquid diet pre-surgery...I guess every surgeon is different as my surgeon is not requiring that?

Anyone else for 12/7?

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I started my liquid diet on Friday. I have been drinking Water, Powerade zero, and i had one apple juice the kids pouches with no sugar added. I am able to have sugar free Jello, sugar free pudding, and sugar free Popsicles. I also have a Premier Protein drink for breakfast and one for dinner. It hasn't been too bad.

Omg really??!! Ok that makes me feel better. A friend of a friend didn't follow the diet and apparently food went into her lungs and she went into a coma. [emoji44][emoji44] so I'm obviously nervous and scared. So nervous I told hi by today I was emptying the bank account foe cash in case something happened. #kiddingnotkidding
Then my close friend today told me he didn't follow liquid diet, only dis the 2 days with my same Dr.
How long are you on the liquid diet for?

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I just found this forum today -- so excited to have found it -- so many success stories and supportive people.Hi everyone!! [emoji4]
I have a tentative sleeve date of 12/7 provided insurance approval comes through in time. I'm a little concerned though as I see so many people talking about starting their liquid diet pre-surgery...I guess every surgeon is different as my surgeon is not requiring that?
Anyone else for 12/7?


Zero liquid diet?? Oh Lord! Count your blessings LOL

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