seiko

I just had my first appt with my surgeon. We talked, he listened to my insides and the ball started rolling. My education class is scheduled for the 18th, dietician appt set for Oct 4, waiting on call from psych and cardiology for appt. And that's it. I'm so excited that it has started now. I have to lose 15-20lbs before surgery so I'm starting pre op diet tomorrow. The best part is I have a goal surgery date of Oct 30th. She even penciled me in the calendar. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I think I want to cry (happy tears of course). I'm self paid so don't have wait on insurance but need to make sure I can get the money. Planning on refinancing my house. Asking for all the prayer I can get.

Hi everyone, Im new here. Im 24 years old and have been thinking about gastric for a while now. Started the process to have it about 8 years ago but insurance wouldn't pay. Well recently I decided I want to do it again due to how my body is starting to feel (never really felt my weight til recently), and I got married last Oct and want to start a healthy family. I have been lucky and don't have any other medical problem (Thank GOD) except for my weight. I have an appointment with my doctor on Sept 5 to meet him and see what testing he wants before surgery. Im self paid because insurance still doesn't pay so I don't have to wait on any insurance clearences. So I'm hoping to have my surgery early Nov. I've seen that a lot of you have lost weight before your surgeries and I was wondering if it was a diet that you doctor placed you on before surgery and required you to lose some much weight before he did the surgery or if it was just from the 6 month program some of you had to do for insurance. Those of you that have had your surgeries are doing great and I can't wait to join you. I have enjoyed reading your post and look forward to getting more info from you on your experiences.