Travelbug1955

So does anyone have a good list going of thing they are bringing to the hospital with them?

What kind of post op diet r you on

Just recv'd my 8/14 surgery date today, can't contain my excitement. Anyone using Dr. Garber?

I have my pre op apt 8/27 VSG date 9/16/13 I am so ready.

2nd day no smoking surgery on 21st.. I quit a little late.. Supposed to be 1 month before surgery..

Awesome I'm having mine done in Santa Barbara, CA!!

August 12th pending insurance approval. In Suffern, NY by Dr Weiss

Hi, I just joined this site and love the comments. I am scheduled for August 14th but it depends on the tests they are doing on Aug 6th and my insurance is still in pending status. I am a bit excited and afraid. I have been 130 pounds overweight for about 13 years. I am ready to see old self again. I am in the pre-op stage doing shakes, little vegies, and low cal dinner. I also have a thyroid problem so this is hard because I am so HUNGREEEEEE......

Surgery tomorrow morning 7:30 west coast time ...... Here we go August sleevers!

Good luck

I had my surgery with Dr.Yatco. His practice is the best in the city. Google it.

Thank you, Patty! I was seriously feelign so alone and then I found this site a few weeks ago and have been reading everything i possibly can on VSG and you guys are seriously just making me at ease with this process just by being so welcoming. Thank you

Just like JerseyGirl, I can't help ya there.............but welcome!!!!

Nothing to share as far as the doctors go, but welcome! And congratulations on moving foward with your surgery! Good luck!

Turns out I do have 2 years of documented obesity! Never thought I'd be excited to say that!
I also managed to call my insurance company today, and it looks like my documentation *might* be enough. Yay!
I got all my benefit information too, the surgery is covered and it isn't going to cost me an arm and a leg, either. Al around its been a positive day on the path to sleevehood!!

You LOOK fabulous. You look younger then your previous photo too! Im 43 and I feel the same as you! Im in no way slowing down, quite the opposite. Congrats!

Sleeved Nov 7, 2012
I've never felt younger! Being in my 40's is fabulous!!!

The Grenade looking thing. Did you have one? I'm grossed out by the thought of one in me.

Wow everyone is getting sleeved in Mexico how much does in cost there just curious?

I have just received my endoscopy appt. 8/6 sleep study 8/9!
Two week vacation 8/16-8/31! I pray I can get it done during that time.
Good luck to all the Aug. newsleevers!

My girlfriend told me the same thing she just said I would be very tired and sluggish...

As others have said you should be fine. I flew from Dallas to Cali just short of 2 weeks post op for work with no issues.

Thanks for the great advice... I having my surgery in the us and my flight will only be an hour so I think im covered.

I was sleeved in Mexico on Saturday and flew home (5 hours) the next Wednesday. I felt fine. No issues.