Toyia

Hi All, I am 33. I hope to have my surgery in July - 1 week before my 34th birthday Toyia

My nut said she hasn't had this happen to any of her other pts she is going to call the committee that approved my surgery and find out what I should do next. I also made an appt to go see her on Wed. So, she can have a record that I am still following-up. I can post again on Wed and let you know what happens. I feel bad because I didn't notice the expiration date on my referral, when the doctor told me the wait would be 4-8 months, I figured Kaiser was aware of this also. I was upset yesterday, but today I am glad I found out...so I can get everything straighten out by my July surgery date. Toyia

Typo-wanted to say Kaiser of Maryland...

Thanks for sharing your information. I have Kaiser also, but I am in Maryland. They put us on a liquid diet two weeks before surgery.

What state are you in? Toyia

GW stopped working with Kaiser and all of the GW patients had to move to Holly Cross. But things should go quicker now. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. Vicky

Hi, I am a pt. of Dr. Cantor. I am waiting for my surgery date now. I think it will be in July, because I turned down a date in June. I had my first appt. with Dr. Cantor in Nov. and I am just getting close to a surgery date now. In July they are adding more slots to Dr. Canton's schedule. When did you have your first appt with Dr. Cantor? Toyia

Hi Suzanne, Thank you so much. I stared this process on Jan. 1, 2010. I have been waiting 7 months for a surgery date. I have about 80-100 lbs to lose. I told my husband that I feel like I am going crazy...My mind keeps going back and forwards about all the reason I should have the surgery (health reasons, not as active as I would like to be, and I hate to see myself in a mirror) and all the reasons I could do this on my own with a personal trainer and Weight Watchers. So, I go from excited to scared and all the mixed up emotions in between. I appreciate this website so much...because it feels good to have additional support. Enjoy Vegas. That is one of my favorite places to visit. Toyia

Your post was just what I needed to day. After 1 1/2 years of going through the motions to have my surgery approved and waiting for a day…I just received my surgery date today - July 18th and I have been emotional all day. I am excited about my new life but I am also nervous about the changes. Will I be an outcast at dinner and will I turn into all skin… I am so scared. Toyia

Hi New Girl, You are not alone. I feel the same way. I haven't had the surgery yet, but I hope someone with more experience can give us some advice. I wish you the best of luck. Toyia

Hi All, I am new to this group. I haven’t had surgery yet, but if all goes well, I hope to get sleeved in March 2011. I just wanted to know if anyone felt like they could have lost weight on their own (using the discipline they have to use now with the sleeve)? Thanks for reading my post. Toyia

Thank you all for taking the time to answer my question. I guess I am nervous, everyday, I go back and forward with myself about the surgery. I am prepared to make the life change (with a little help from the sleeve), but I felt like something was wrong with me if I couldn't do it without the help. I am very happy I found this site for support, and I look forwarding to being able to help someone with a question in the future. Toyia