tjohnston

I'm from Louisiana too. I am from a little town an hour North of Baton Rouge. I am using Andrew Hargroder my date is December 3rd. I have a little less than two weeks away. I wish you all the luck in the world on your surgery.

I am praying for all of you. We got this!!!

It is an emotional roller coaster. The closer it gets the more I question. I know in the long run its the right thing for me.

When i finally made my mind up to have the surgery it took me a year to save the money. So I guess you can say a year. You?

I am so ready to get the show on the road

December 3rd can't get here soon enough!!!

Can't find it on FB.

I'm December 3rd too!!!

It can't get here soon enough. It's time to get the show on the road. )

Dec. 3rd is my surgery date. It will be here before I know it.

My head is spinning...I cannot get over that yesterday I walked out of the surgeon's office with a date. 8 years ago' date=' I jumped through all the hoops that my insurance required for an appeal. I spent a lot of time gathering all the information, going to doctors and having extra tests done. Eventually my insurance company said no to the RNY. I lost 150 lbs on my own, and have struggled since then. My consult yesterday, the office manager tells me that my insurance required that I join a gym, do a sleep study, see a psychiatrist monthly and a nutritionist...and I said no. I had done all of that before, only to be dissappointed in the end. My husband and I decided prior to the appointment that we would cover the surgery if the insurance was going to be a pain the butt...now I am spinning.[/quote']

I guess when you want something bad enough you do what you have to do. I am in the same boat. I hate spending $15,000. But money well spent for a healthier new ME!!! Good luck to you. I am scheduled for December 3rd.

My surgery is tomorrow so you guys can friend me! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I would add you if I knew how!! Good luck on your surgery. I wish you a speedy recovery and a great outcome!!

My surgery is tomorrow so you guys can friend me! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I would friend you if I knew how!! Good luck on your surgery. I wish you a speedy recovery and a great outcome!!

I'm new as well' date=' I have Seen people say "look in my gallery, or PM me". I would like to view pictures and friend people as well.... Hope someone responds:). Dec 3 will be here before you know it!!!!! Good Luck![/quote']

I am glad to know I'm not the only one having trouble figuring this site out!!!

What is the benefit of doing so? I have been on here for a couple of weeks just reading. I don't really have friends that have had this operation. I sort of feel alone:( This site has been a true blessing for me! I have a very supportive family, but they don't really know what I'm going through. I'm having my surgery December 3rd!!! I love it when I hear other people having surgery around that date. So ready for this new journey!!!

If you are self pay how much did you have to pay and which state are you from?

Mine is 12/13... And I am consumed with it as well

I hope you get that outcome that you have been dreaming of.

My date is December 3rd it can't get here soon enough.

Dec 4th for me!!

I'm the day before!

I keep seeing everyone talk about a pre-op diet. I wasn't told I had to do this. My meeting with the nutritionist and my final meeting with the surgeon is on the 29th and my surgery is on the 3rd that's only 5 days. Was anyone else not told about a pre-op diet?

I have the same date as you. I don't have a pre-op diet either. I am to have a small Breakfast and nothing after that the day before surgery.

I have a date of Dec 3rd. Finally appointment with Dr. Is on Nov. 29th.

Dec. 3rd is my day as well!

Your story sounds a lot like mine. I have worked hard to save up the money to pay for this surgery. Insurance won't pay. I am having surgery Dec 3rd, God willing!!! I can't wait to take a vacation to Disney. The thought of keeping up with my 9 year old twins without my feet killing me is a dream. A dream that is soon to come true. Best of luck on your journey.

December 3rd is my date. I am so ready for this adventure.

Best of luck