Skalleywag

I can't believe I have a date...it's almost 2 weeks away...omg...I am so nervous...but I'm gonna stay prayed up n keep pushin...

Hi! I'm being Sleeved on Nov. 11th.
I'm sooooooo excited!

I started the pre op diet (4 shakes/ or 3 shakes and one 'dry salad') 800cal a day. did you know pickles have no calories??? I am eating the &(*&(*^ outta some pickles! It's hard you guys! But I have lost 5 lbs in less than 4 days. I can do it!!

I will start my 2 week pre-op diet on Monday. I am not looking forward to it but so ready to be done with it. Cant believe the time flew by so fast! Keep us updated everyone who's doing their pre-op diet soon. Once again GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

I have BCBS of IL
It took less than one day to get approval!

Sorry I've been so worn out and lack of energy since being on opti fast. I've got 2 weeks done 2 more to go!!! Surgery is 3 weeks from today. I'm ready for this part to be over.
How is everyone else doing.
Where do we email for the FB Private Group?
I was setting one up but since it's already done lets get everyone added!

I'll be a day before you. It's coming up so fast!

Hey, everyone! I'm a newbie around here. I've been shadowing conversations for months, but now the time is almost here. I see my nurse and dietician for the last time on Monday. After that, they will submit to insurance. Once we hear back, it's a short ride!

I'm excited and nervous and excited and nervous! I have been working toward this since May, when I was at my highest weight. My starting highest weight was 377. I haven't discussed goals with my doctor yet, but I'm just looking forward to onederland, so have set my goal (probably high) at 195 for now. I have lost a total of 63 pounds so far pre-op, and am hoping to make it to 75 (ok, really 77) before surgery if I can. I figure with the pre-op liquid diet, that should be do-able! I am aiming for late November, so I should get to join ya'll as buddies! As long as things go according to schedule, I should be good!

I am getting sleeved at Unity Hospital in Fridley, MN (any other Minnesotans around?!?) with Dr. Jeff Baker.
I look forward to making friends and reading about all your successes!

Jaime

Yay. I'm nov 4th!!

I got my approval letter Friday I'm scheduled for surgery 11/4 too. Nervous and excited at the same time!

Just got my date today..... November 4th!!!! I can't wait!

Hello, I am new but scheduled for Nov. 6 in Virginia...looking for a mentor or buddy, extremely nervous
Scragly cat

Woohoo! November 4th it is!

Had my pre-op yesterday and paperwork is submitted to insurance company !!! Now the waiting game begins....so anxious ! I start liquid diet on Monday but am trying a few shakes etc now to see how it will go. My BMI was 35.6 when I started this process and my insurance needs 2 co-morbids to qualify. My surgeon seems to think it should be ok and the insurance will accept my high cholesterol and mild sleep apnea as qualifiers but I am still anxious. Anyone else have BLUECROSS/BLUESHIELD ILL ? and experience the same ? and what is turnaround time on approval??

Had my pre opt appt. Got all my food for 14 days starting on Oct 21 and then Surgery on Nov 4th. I am so ready for this. I am 5'6 and 281. Surgery in Northern Michigan.

I'm Crystal and today (10/16) is my 30th birthday. I'm having surgery on Nov 1 in Anchorage, AK. No pre-op diet, but I'm going to do Protein Shakes and lean meats/veggies starting on Friday for myself. I'm a nurse and mom of 2 little ones. My husband (and super duper best friend) is active duty.
My current weight: 281
Goal: 130-135
Height: 5'4"
NSV/goal: to hike one of the local mountains here in AK before we move next summer.
Let's do this!!!

I am set for Nov 4th as well. I can't wait. Not sure if I'm excited or scared.

I also will be having my surgery Nov 4th. Don't know of I'm excited or scared. I can't wait!!!

Welcome! I'm looking at around November 4. Go get definite date in am!

Woo hoo! Dr in am to get surgery date!

Just got my insurance approval !! So excited I teared up!! Waiting on the scheduler to call me back to set a date!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Here's to better health!!

Had my NUT appt today and went well. She did tell me she wants to see me one more time before surgery!! Was not prepared for that. I was told only 1 visit was needed. I have my pre-op visit tomorrow and the surgeon is supposed to submit all paperwork to insurance co tomorrow ! I emailed NUT and she assured me her paperwork will be submitted and all should be ok. Fingers crossed all goes well tomorrow and paperwork will be submitted with no delays ! This surgery needs to happen on the 4th !! Ready for the change.

I have my surgery november 6th, my 2 week pre-op is next week. Getting so excited and scared.

YES!! New life here we come!

3 more weeks for us Nov 4th sleevers. Are you guys ready?