I have a tentative VGS surgery date of December 14th. Anyone else scheduled for December yet? Lots of questions to come, I’m sure, but also looking for people to go through this together.

A lot,of December people starting show up for our Holiday Party. And you are now assured a Table for One and starting into 2019 with brand-new lives! Welcome and may each surgery bring hope into your lives.

Last visit my surgeon set me a date for 4th Dec, I wanted it asap but now am nervous, hehe

I received approval from my insurance company today; so, December the 6th is official for me. I am so grateful because I didn't want this to drag into the new year. There is already a waiting list for the remainder of the year and I am grateful not to be on it. I start my liquids only diet Friday. I am a little nervous just because it is such a life changing move. The unknown after the surgery is what makes me nervous. What will my recovery look like, reintroducing foods when the time comes, etc. It's a nervous excitement though because I decided to do this in July, I haven't looked back and now I am here. I am a little nervous because it is such a life changing move, but I am so excited because it is a life changing move. I am so ready. Looking forward to supporting others along the way!

I'm scheduled for a Gastric Sleeve on Dec 11th! Super excited and super nervous too!

26 minutes ago, Donnalong said:

I'm scheduled for a Gastric Sleeve on Dec 11th! Super excited and super nervous too!

Do you have to do a liquid diet and for how long?

My pre-surgery work up is Tuesday and I'm super nervous. A liquid diet scares me because I hate the taste and texture of protein shakes. Hubby is not on board so I feel I'm in an uphill battle for support. I work full time and go to college full time getting my bachelor's. On top of that I have a 10 year old boy and 7 yo boy with autism. I'm doing this for me to be healthy to be there for my family.

58 minutes ago, Neenaof4 said:

Do you have to do a liquid diet and for how long?

Yes, I start the liquid diet on Dec 4th!

I start liquid diet December 6 and do surgery December 20. My only concern is if I could stick to a liquid diet , I would have done it already and wouldn’t need surgery !?

3 hours ago, Donnalong said:

I'm scheduled for a Gastric Sleeve on Dec 11th! Super excited and super nervous too!

I hear you! I just know that the liquid part is temporary and I cant lose the weight I need to on my own. Just remember its gonna be hard but it will be worth it!

December 10th for me! So excited!

I’m scheduled for December 20th. I’ve been on my track since February and I chose December because I’ll already be off for winter break and won’t lose too many days of work. I’m nervous about going back to work after and how the adjustment is going to be, with me, my other teachers, and my kids.

On 11/21/2018 at 9:00 PM, Sarah M. said:

Last visit my surgeon set me a date for 4th Dec, I wanted it asap but now am nervous, hehe

I'm also December 4th! Which also happens to be the day before my 40th birthday!

Happy Pre- Birthday, Happy SURGIBIRTHDAY-to-come, and have a smooth-sailing⛵rest of November. Looking forward to reading the next chapters in the VSG-David Saga, might even make the NY Times Book List!

I'm also December 4th! Which also happens to be the day before my 40th birthday!

Go for it, start freshly new phase of u life [emoji123]

Yes, 12/4. Began my liquid diet today. Excited and nervous.