pjsmith222

I'm Sept 11th - Upstate NY !! Excited and nervous

I'm also in upstate NY. I'm scheduled for 9/16. Your the first one on here that I have seen from NY. Congrats to You and I look forward to hearing about your progress.

My date got moved to the 23rd. I keep having pleasant dreams about being in the hospital. I don't know if it's an omen or wishful thinking. But then when I'm awake, I worry about things. For instance, when I woke up from my gall bladder surgery I couldn't breathe and I'm afraid the same thing will happen with this surgery. I'm scared of the surgery and the lifestyle changes like, "never trust a fart" which I've read here several times. I'm going through all the steps to get there, but I keep telling myself I can change my mind up to the day of the surgery.

just stay positive and all will be just fine.

Sept 16th! and I can't wait. So excited to see so many people that are in Sept. Looks like many are going to Canada or Mexico. I'm in upstate NY so I don't expect to see any of ya'll here . Good luck to everyone and I look forward t following everyone's progress.

Congrats to you! I am scheduled for 9/16. I think being nervous is normal and I am sure you have made the right decision. Do you have to do a 2 week pre op liquid diet? Your going to do great. Please keep us posted, I look forward to hearing how your doing

Yay!!!!

Thank you, I am pre-op, scheduled for 9/16. I will def keep all this in mind and make good mental notes. Love this site.

I hope you are feeling better and down the correct road of your journey

With me, the doctors office first found out what requirements my insurance asked for. I had to go through a 6 month process. Once the process was complete the doctor then submitted everything I had done in the 6 months and they scheduled my surgery. I am scheduled for 9/16/13. I'm sure everyones doctor and insurance works different. I would ask your doctor how it works, they could best answer.

Congrats! All will be great. Please keep us posted on your progress.

I have my surgery 9/16/13 and I can only hope and pray I have the positivity that you have. Very inspirational to say the least. Congrats and good luck with your new life, you deserve it!!!!!

Thank you for posting your pics. Gives me the motivation to keep patiently waiting for my surgery. Your doing great and you look happy. I cant wait

I am scheduled for my surgery on Sept 16th. I also had a vacation planned and was to leave out to florida on Sept 26th, only 10 days after surgery. I was wondering for the people who have had thier surgery, how did you feel 10 days out? Would it even be possible to think I could go on vacation. The vacation is a short one, arrive on thursday and leave out to come home on Sunday. I do have to fly from NY to FL. Any advise would be greatly appriciated. Thanks

I am just beginning this process. Have a seminar scheduled this month and an appointment with my PCP. Any tips to speed the process up?! I'm excited! A girl I work with had it down about 9 months ago and she's down over 100 pounds!

Do you know if your insurance requires a medically supervised diet plan? Mine required a 6 month plan. I think the waiting another 6 months after I finally made up my mind to have the surgery was has been the worst part. I read everything I could on the Gastric Sleeve surgery, it helped keep me motivated and educated on what I was going to be in for and what I could expect. Hopefully you wont have to wait that long for insurance purposes. Congrats on starting your journey and ask lots of questions.

Thank you for your post. I loved reading it. It was honest and that's what I need to hear as I await my surgery date. I have accepted the fact that there can be complications but I have trust in my surgeon and cant wait until Sept 16th when I have my surgery. I am glad to hear you are doing good and kept a positive attitude, congrats!! Please keep us posted on your progress

Girl' date=' don't pay any attention to her. I posted that because I truly could not see how your comment was off topic. PS Don't apologize, we are all here to learn.

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Thanks I appreciate it. This is a great site and yes I'm just trying to learn as much as I can.

Don't see how this is off topic

Sorry. I am new to this site. Still trying to navigate my way around. You can have your thread back.

YOU CAN DO THIS!! I am scheduled for surgery 9/16 so i will soon be starting my pre op diet as well. I too get Migraines and that has been a big concern for me as far as my eating and how to medicate them if i am to get one.

2 weeks out of your life is nothing!! You got this girl!! Please keep us updated on your progress,

Thank you. We are planning to go to Florida. I would be happy to just relax and enjoy the sites. I think the only issues would be not being able to enjoy food and drink with everybody else. I appreciate your input, I will defiantly consider this.

I was scheduled to have my sleeve done 10 days before I was to go on a short 4 day vacation. For some people who have already had their sleeve done can you tell me how you felt 10 days after your surgery? Should the vacation be rescheduled? Thank you for any advise.

I get my sleeve done on Sept 16th and I wonder if it is normal to be in so much pain for several days after words. I hear some people say they have no problems at all and some say they have a lot of vomiting and pain after words. Any input would be greatly welcomed. Thanks.

When did you start your six month process. I started in May and was wondering when will my six month be. I also have to do the six month process due to insurance.

I started in February. Visits with my primary doctor counted as part of my 6 months. I did have to wait an extra month but this was because I had to use a C-Pap machine for an extra 30 days. So if you started in May I would think you could be scheduled anytime after October. Just make sure you make all your appointments that they schedule you for.

Hello, my name is Patti. I just joined this site, I thought I could find some valuable information. I cannot make the support meeting due to my work schedule. I am scheduled for my surgery Sept. 16th and am so excited. I have had a 6 month wait due to my inusrance. Well, I just wanted to get started on here and I look forward to reading about everyones expierences and I hope to learn a lot and maybe meet some people.