melodyrene77

I got my approval phone call yesterday...I have to go do my cardiac clearance next Thurday, then I will be able to schedule surgery. My coordinator said it will be in April! Yay!!!!

Yayyyyy! Congrats! Be sure and let us know when you get your date! Mine is April 24th! I go for my EGD and start my liquid pre-op diet on April 10th! It is getting very real! Good Luck to you:)

I am still pre-op as well. Very interested in finding out the answer too. Good luck to you!

This is a hard one. I can't give you advice on what's to do especially if it'll affect your marriage. I can just say that if my husband was not supportive I would have the surgery regardless. My first priority is me and my health. If my husband were to disappear tomorrow (literally or figuratively) I still have my life to live and I want it to be as healthy as possible. I have had a weight issue all my life and being married doesn't fix that. You have to decide what's more important to you. Is it taking what you feel are the necessary steps to achieving a healthy weight, or is it keeping your relationship on an even keel?

i am being sleeved in April also in Dallas at Forest Park

Hi live in Texas and my surgery date is April 9th, I don't seem to be feeling much at this point. I had to do a lot of test to get ready. Reading all the post from everyone make feel confident in knowing everything is going to be alright. Good luck to all the April sleeved......I am excited through..yea...

I got my approval phone call yesterday...I have to go do my cardiac clearance next Thurday, then I will be able to schedule surgery. My coordinator said it will be in April! Yay!!!!

Looks like a few of us have an exciting month ahead . I have my gi appr at 7:30 am .. Then nutrionist ... Next wends i get my date talked today and looks like i have a good chance of 4-14-14.... Ill be looking for all u fellow sleevers once things settle down ... Its great to resd all your posts

Wow! Congrats on having the ball rolling!!! I'm in the hospital right now waiting for my endoscopy ! Super nervous!

Hi! My date is April 20th. I had my scope this past Saturday. It goes so fast. Don't be nervous.

Got my date , april 9th!!!!!!

Hello!! I just got approved for my VSG today!! Yay!! I will get an official surgery date tomorrow, but was told it will be the first week of April. Crazy that it's so close!! Hoping to follow some other April sleepers along our journey to health!

I got my date! April 24th!!!! I go for my EGD on the 10th and also start my 2 week liquid diet on that day. It is definitley getting real now!

That is ALL I can think about! I had my cardiac clearance yesterday, and should get my date next week! Should be in April!!!

Oh my ladies, April is still so far, I am counting the days!!!! Also I am absolutely distracted, all I can think about is my surgery! How about you?

I am converting from band to sleeve on April 9th! The surgery will be performed by my surgeon (listed in my stats under my photo) that performed my Lap Band surgery back in 2009. I've been working with him ever since my Lap Band surgery and he is extremely supportive. He recommended that I convert to the sleeve since my band has started to fail me. I was hesitant at first, but I am now completely on board and ready. So excited. If it wasn't for work commitments I would have it done in March.

I am surely becoming more and more excited! My date is April the 14th. As of right now I have the h pylori bacteria and will be starting my 14 days of antibiotics on next Wednesday the 5th. I wanted to wait till after Mardi Grad because I want to enjoy myself. After that I will have an endoscopy done on the 21st. Then on the 1st of April I have my 3 hour class, on the 7th I have my appointment with the surgeon and on the 14th I start a new life!!!... I'm excited for all of us and I wish everyone the best on their journey!!

I'm scheduled for April 9th in Pennsylvania

I'm April 1st in Connecticut. I'm pretty nervous but super excited!

Awesome!!!!

It took about 4-5 days after cardiac clearance for them to call me to schedule surgery. It was in November but I wanted my surgery in December since pto started over and was able to use some holiday time as well.
Good luck! My surgery was cash pay- and at texas general with dr Kim and Holden doing hernia repair!

No idea what size she uses, I understand that isn't as important so I never cared... Dr Kim will likely be in the operating room with her... They operate as a team. You will likely know results when you leave... It isn't a big deal either.
My experience at Baylor trophy club was great, but my discharge morning was terrible. I understand that They use contract nurses on weekends... Ours was terrible. Hopefully it surgery is during the week.
Best of luck!

No, I will be having my surgery at Victory Medical Center.
I wish my classes would hurry up so my approval could be in the works. I'm very anxious!

Hi Everyone!!
I just found out yesterday that I am approved for surgery! I have BC/BS and originally Dr Kim was to be my surgeon..just found out yesterday that Dr Holden will be performing my sleeve at Baylor Trophy Club. I go for my cardiac clearance next Thursday, then Melissa says we can schedule surgery for April!!! Yay!!!! Will they know the results of the cardiac clearance that day while I am in the office?

Hi everyone! I've enjoyed reading up on everyone since I haven't been on lately!
I go in two weeks for my cardiac clearance and then I have only one more class in April. I have Highmark BCBS so I'm hoping approval is fast and easy. I also use Dr. Kim's office and I absolutely live Melissa.