Hello everyone!

I was approved a few days ago (after only waiting a week) and received my surgery date for December 12, 2018! I chose this date out of the few offered to me because I am currently in college and I will be able to finish up my classes prior to the surgery (which was a huge worry of mine.) It's about two weeks before my birthday too!

Anyone else scheduled out in December?

Hi! New here. My sleeve surgery is on December 19 and I started my pre-op diet today. Looking forward to getting to know everyone and sharing our journeys!

5 hours ago, G Sleeve After Fifty said:

I'm meeting with my surgeon this morning to review everything. I'm hoping my December 26th date will stick!

Fingers crossed for you! ?

My date used to be December 5th but my insurance company denied me due to Cannibas use. They said I'd have to be off for a year before they'd consider an approval. I said no f**king way and appealed on the grounds that I'm licensed medical marijuana patient. Took about a week due to the holiday before I called and got the decision. Approved. Damn right. My doc got the ball rolling and my new date is January 15. Good luck everyone!

I'm curious. What is the cannibas treating?

Fingers crossed for you! [emoji846]

Thank you! Just left the appointment. The December 26th date continues to stick providing my endoscopy for tomorrow turns out well and that I can get a sleep study done before surgery. I've apnea, but my last study was 2012, so long overdue! Wish me luck!

Thank you! Just left the appointment. The December 26th date continues to stick providing my endoscopy for tomorrow turns out well and that I can get a sleep study done before surgery. I've apnea, but my last study was 2012, so long overdue! Wish me luck!

Amazingly, I've managed to get the sleep study for tomorrow night!

It’s really getting real now! About to pack my overnight bag for the hospital. Surgery is at 6am tomorrow!!!

Good luck!

3 hours ago, G Sleeve After Fifty said:

I'm curious. What is the cannibas treating?

Manic depression, and of course all the aches and pain that come with being morbidly obese. I'm pretty fucked up. Had to partially lie to the shrink during this entire process.

7 hours ago, AMPitup said:

Hi! New here. My sleeve surgery is on December 19 and I started my pre-op diet today. Looking forward to getting to know everyone and sharing our journeys!

Finally a sleeve twin mine is on the 19th as well.

13 hours ago, irish_sleever said:

Just had the op last Friday so in recovery mode now. Had a tough day and night after the surgery but was fine then after that. It’s been getting better and better since then. I’m excited now to start utilizing the sleeve to see what it can do.

Hey Irish- I was feeling exactly the same way and lost focus. I took a gulp of water and regretted it about 10 seconds later. Luckily i kept it down, but it was a painful reminder. But, i am happy that i am slowly learning the signs.

4 minutes ago, CWhip said:

Hey Irish- I was feeling exactly the same way and lost focus. I took a gulp of Water and regretted it about 10 seconds later. Luckily i kept it down, but it was a painful reminder. But, i am happy that i am slowly learning the signs.

Oh ive had that happen a few times, quickly reminded that my body doesnt let me do things like that anymore.

I now sip and wait.

4 minutes ago, irish_sleever said:

Oh ive had that happen a few times, quickly reminded that my body doesnt let me do things like that anymore.

I now sip and wait.

My mantra used to be live and learn.... now it is sip and wait!! Love it !!

Just had my "last meal" as liquids start tomorrow. Had a steak w mushrooms and onions. Maybe 3 tiny little baby potatoes. Was soooooooo full. I'm also have a glass or two of chardonnay. So sue me! I'm so ready for liquid phase and then SURGERY! Dang it, lets GO!!!!

Just now, Myhorseisfattoo said:

Just had my "last meal" as liquids start tomorrow. Had a steak w mushrooms and onions. Maybe 3 tiny little baby potatoes. Was soooooooo full. I'm also have a glass or two of chardonnay. So sue me! I'm so ready for liquid phase and then SURGERY! Dang it, lets GO!!!!

Sounds delish, I’m counting down the days till I can have soup or mashed potatoes again ha. The day will come! For now I sip and wait..

Watch out for day 3/4 on liquids I thought I was having a stroke but it was just the come down off of sugar it goes away fight through it. Maybe warn people around you..

Wish my last meal was memorable. Took forever to put my kiddo down so it ended up being Raman noodles lol