Hey peeps,

This is my first time here and I am excited to announce that my wife and I are both having the VSG on November 8th!

We are having it in Columbia, Mo with Dr. Nicole Spencer. We are both beyond excited for our new outlook on life!

Today was weirdly hard because I just wasn't hungry. Had to kind of force myself to drink and eat some stuff. Probably could use another shake, but I'm tired and want to go to bed. Jello has been good. One more week... then another couple weeks, lol.

The countdown has started for me. This time tomorrow, Nov. 3, I will be at the hospital for my sleeve procedure. I feel as prepared as possible for this big step in my life and thrilled at the thought of improved health and self esteem. i have followed this forum and found much helpful info. It has been sometimes a frustrating and prolonged process to be approved for my surgery due to insurance requirements but the process works and i had lots of time to think through my decision. Now its here and I'm very happy to have the surgery behind me. Best of luck to all of us November buddies!

Today! ????

All the best to you!

I am scheduled for the 8th.

1 hour ago, ltatum said:

I am scheduled for the 8th.

Good luck! I’m right behind you on the 9th.

Good luck! I’m right behind you on the 9th.

Oh ok, Good luck to you as well!

Hey all my surgery date was moved up from December 8th to November 17th.

12 minutes ago, Lem32 said:

Hey all my surgery date was moved up from December 8th to November 17th.

Yay

36 minutes ago, Lem32 said:

Hey all my surgery date was moved up from December 8th to November 17th.

Congrats!!

16 hours ago, You Are My Sunshine said:

Today was weirdly hard because I just wasn't hungry. Had to kind of force myself to drink and eat some stuff. Probably could use another shake, but I'm tired and want to go to bed. Jello has been good. One more week... then another couple weeks, lol.

Sounds like you'll be updating your current weight soon!

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Good luck!! Mine is Nov 15th in Buffalo, NY with Dr. Hoffman. I’m so excited

My surgery is tomorrow November 3rd. I’m so nervous, happy and scared. Is that really possible?

38 minutes ago, tuttgrs said:

My surgery is tomorrow November 3rd. I’m so nervous, happy and scared. Is that really possible?

Absolutely, you will probably feel a few more emotions before it’s said and done but you will do great. Good luck. ?

3 hours ago, tuttgrs said:

My surgery is tomorrow November 3rd. I’m so nervous, happy and scared. Is that really possible?

It absolutely is! I just returned home this morning from receiving the sleeve and I was feeling all of those emotions going in on Monday for the surgery!

Overall I'm feeling good! The procedure went great, I had an awesome care team, and my pain is tolerable. The first sip of water post- procedure was scary and did not feel good (I expelled it back up). However, I've been sipping well since then...

I highly recommend you have some ice packs on hand (because you'll need them) for the largest incision. I'm also on a clear liquid diet so having broth, water, cranberry and apple juice on hand is helpful as well!

Cheers to all of the new and improved lifestyles beginning this month! ?