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CynthiaK, have you already been sleeved? I'll update you on my pre op visit. I weighed in at 270 thanks to my upcoming period and he said if I didn't come in at or under my preop weight of 266 he would cancel the surgery! So I was obsessing over this diet and going crazy. I hit 266 today but I'm not slacking off. I want a good cushion of at least 10 pounds! Other than that my preop diet has me sooooooo tired. It was a chore to get out of bed today. I'm working on addressing my head hunger because I could KILL for a huge rack of ribs. I told my husband it would be ok as long as its no sauce because its so much Protein LOL But I'm resisting! I hope our tiredness goes away as our bodies adjust. Good job getting in your apple and water!!

Congratulations!! Where did you start (pant size?)

Well said and this statement will be my motto from now on. I understand we fight our demons forever. Wishing you the best of luck.

No problem! 1. Your PCM doesnt have to write much on the referral. If your PCM and you agree to it, the bariatric team usually welcomes you with open arms. As long as you meet the required BMI or BMI with comorbidities, you shouldn't have any trouble. 2. This depends on the facility and you. My process took a while because I had to get all of the tests done while attending nursing school, then Bethesda and WR were going through the BRAC nonsense so that took even longer, which is why I ended up down in Portsmouth. You may have better luck at Bethesda since they've finished moving. If you start now, you have a good chance of getting a summer date DEPENDING on their waiting list. 3. The facility is very nice. I've always been impressed with it. I've never been an inpatient there, but I will tell you about my experience after the 6th. I'm with Dr. Mann and I believe Dr. Linn is the surgeon at Bethesda.

That is amazing! Congratulations on all your success!!

Hope all is well!! Speedy recovery for you!

Thank you so much for your support. Your words really are powerful like everyone has said. I felt really calm once I read them. I will be reaching out ot you as well through my journey. Allie, CONGRATS!! I'm right behind you!

Missmarbe, I'm in an accelerated program too! Dom1985, how are things?

Tiffykins is the Tricare Guru, but I will try to answer as much as I can. I am Tricare standard as well and I'm in DC at Bethesda. I'm having my surgery in Portsmouth because Bethesda couldn't seem to get their act together. 1. You have to have a PCM. They required it at Bethesda and Portsmouth so I'm assuming its standard across the board. Your PCM will coordinate everything and is the one who has to refer you for VSG. 2.I'm not sure about them doing a revision, but if you've been having so many complications with the band, I don't see why they wouldn't. That is something you would have to discuss with the surgeon. 3. I'm not sure about this one. I don't remember ever seeing a list of MTF's that perform Bariatrics. I already knew that WR/Bethesda had a program and I heard about Portsmouth from a friend. The most important thing is making sure you will be allowed to travel to an MTF if the one closest to you does not have a program. It took me being really assertive (thanks to a push from TIffykins) and calling Portsmouth myself and asking. I hope it works out, and you can PM me if you want to vent or talk!

I'm scared of complications keeping me from graduating. I'm having this done during my spring break. I'm in my final semester of nursing school and it should have been done last year, but I was having a lot of issues with my previous surgeon that I had to switch. So that is my biggest fear, not the surgery itself. I'm looking forward to it actually :wub: just not the unknown, as Suzannesh stated.

Hi Everyone!! I'm getting sleeved 3/6. What I am doing this week: 1. Doing all of the studying/projects/research I can get out of the way for school 2. Making travel plans. I am being sleeved in Portsmouth VA, and we live in DC. 3. Making sure I have everything I will need for surgery (heating pad, comfy clothes, etc.) 4. FREAKING OUT, then calming down, the FREAKING out. Seems to be pattern lately

good luck! I can't wait to see your progress!

Congratulations!! My day is March 6! I'll be looking for you on the other side!

You've put into words my feelings without even knowing me. You have a gift! Keep pushing, you are an inspiration!

"And wish the flees of a thousand camels infest her pants" <----- That is HILARIOUS!

I know this isn't the topic, but 8 MONTH liquid diet??? Wowzers! OP, I wish you a speedy recovery!!

Well said. I will try to cut the cord Tuesday when I start my 2 week liquid diet, unless i REALLy need some motivation!

This may be really good advice because I'm freaking myself out too and I'm about 2 weeks out. But then I'll have the feeling, "what if I missed something??" and i'll be right back on here LOL!

you can definitely see the change! Congratulations!!!

Hi, I just wanted to check in and see how everything is going? Im in nursing school as well, in my last semester getting ready for boards and comps, doing clinicals, and my surgery will be 3-6 during my spring break. I'm nervous too and I hope everything worked out for you. I'd love to hear about your experience.

Congratulations! Im getting my sleeve on 3/6 as well. Good luck to you and I look forward to seeing your progress!!

Now that you mention it, I think I have the same thing. The only thing my doctor would recommend was surgical removal and heating pads. They say it was related to my blood sugar being high and my weight. If you can remember the name let me know. I haven't had my surgery yet, but I will try to update you if I remember!

Thank you for posting that. It's helpful to hear the truth even if its not all great. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

LOL that's awesome!! I totally understand the fire that thighs and corduroy can start!! Congrats

Those are beautiful!!! How awesome is she?!? I need friends like that in my life!