Lost1

I think Beni was saying there is a waiting list in Canada. Not in VA. But, Beni thinks they should go get a gallbladder ultrasound.

I would. Hopefully, everything is okay..

Hi there, I almost chose a surgeon in Parker, Co. Littleton is a great city! I have a few friends there. Who is your surgeon? Do you like him or her? I would love to have a Colorado buddy! Have you started any Pre-Op diet's yet? Feel free to add my to your friends list!

How long is the wait in Canada for a gallbladder ultrasound? I don't think (in my personal opinion) you should wait 2 years for that.. I lived in Upstate NY and they saw a lot of people from Canada at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Mine too.. I have nausea too.. Do you?

Sorry for the confusion. I meant I have to do the pre-op diet for 10 days, should I do it before I start that OR should I do it a few days before surgery? That way I am getting a great break from the 10 days of pre-op diet.. Thanks again for answering. I appreciate you very much.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am awfully scared now.. :/ I think I will plan my last dinner. Should I do it right before sx or before I start my liquid pre-sx diet?

Hi everyone, My evaluation was submitted to my surgeon today. The doctor's office called me to schedule my surgery for later THIS month. I was told originally that it would be late next month.. They were shooting for Nov 20th. Now they want to complete the surgery for later this month. Shooting for the 30th of October.. Reality just sunk in and all the sudden I don't feel ready. Is it wrong to schedule a "cheating" day by having a "last meal" before my surgery date? Do many people do this? I know and understand I will be able to eat again, I just want one last meal.. What are your thoughts?

Hi Beni, I do consider myself very, very lucky. I didn't know I was having symptoms until the doctor told me what my symptoms were. Like, when I lay on mm stomach it's almost like I can't breathe. Stuff like that. Do you have symptoms? I have very few but my gallstone is still there however. :/

Oh don't stress. You will do just fine! Like Quest4theNewMe said and just be honest!

Yes, it doesn't give you the option to feel "Sometimes, Most the time or Rarely".. How did you do Quest4TheNewMe?

I took a verbal exam and two test. One had 380 questions the second had half of that. Some are simple like "Do you want to be a sports reporter?" Others seem a little tricky like "Do you get along with your mother and father?". OR "Is it easy for you to make difficult decisions?" Stuff like that.. I got my results via telephone about an hour ago. One of my results read they thought I was being slightly deceptive due to not answering the same as 100 people. However, I thought I was pretty darn honest. Let me know how you do! I am excited to hear about the new you!! Good luck!

Good luck tomorrow. You will be in my thoughts tomorrow..

I reside in Colorado Springs, Co.. Does anyone share the same state as me? If so, do you know any great support groups near us that are awesome? I know of 2.. Maybe we can share ideas. I only ask so I can build up my support system. There is something to be said for people being local. Thanks!

Welcome Big Dude. I am glad to see I won't be alone in November. I should be right behind you if all goes well. What do you find you're most nervous about? Congrats on the weight loss. That's a great acheivement. Good luck with your surgery. If you need anyone to talk to the forum is here..

Hi my name is Lost1. I started the Gastric Bypass journey only one month ago. Things have moved rather quickly for me. Some would say I am lucky. I would say it's making me more nervous. My insurance has put up no real fight. I didn't require a 6 month supervised weight loss /diet plan. Nor was I required to have a psychiatric assessment. However, my doctor Ihor Fedorak required a assessment by a local counseling office and a ultra-sound for possible gallbladder issues. In 4 short weeks, I have met with my NUT, a psychologist, a doctor who conducted my ultrasound, my own personal therapist for a referral letter and of course attended a 3 hour class. Things are at a stand still now. My assessment results are being faxed over to my doctor in the next few days, my gallbladder has one big stone (1 1/2 inch) present so it will be removed during surgery. Everything else is in order. I have to have my co-pay amount at the time of surgery. Which is $350 dollars which again from reading all your stories I am very, very lucky. My surgeon is running appointments into November and December. They're thinking my surgery will take place later next month. Around the 20th. I am very excited and yet very nervous. The 10 days before surgery eating barely nothing is going to make me feel very sick. I am diabetic and am not looking forward to that. But, I am on the cheery side and feel ready. Thanks to everyone who post their stories and their questions on this site, this has been my "run to" site when I know I can't call my doctor @ 3:00 am. I appreciate your honesty and your experiences. They have been very helpful to me. <3

I too am nervous. I am both afraid it won't work for me and that it will. Confusing right? I guess, I am so used to failure that it's second nature for me to go that route. Don't get me wrong I will be so excited to lose 100+ lbs. I am ready for the hard work and willing to put it all in. I wish you the best luck with your surgery! What is your surgery date? I am so happy for you!

I am having surgery in November too. I have to say I am not looking forward to the pre-op diet. I know it's a necessity but being type 1 diabetic it's going to be hard! I am looking forward to the support on here though. I find this to be a peaceful place to go to when I have questions and concerns. Thanks guys!

Why no Unjury?

He is my current surgeon. I find him to have the best bed side manner ever. He is very professional. He understands this is a life long journey and he is prepared to be there for as long as you need him. I adore this guy and his staff.

How did your surgery go? Update please?

Angie413, I hope your surgery is a success! Good luck on Tuesday!

Did it improve with medication? Or just on it's own?

This is great news! I am all about happy thoughts/dreams! I hope they continue till the new you that you're dreaming about comes true.

That's very interesting about time release meds. Both my medical doctor and my surgeon have approved my time release meds. I will clarify again, but my team of doctors (4) have all approved them.