Lost1

That's exactly why I am on this site. Because, people here care about each other.

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.
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That's exactly why I am on this site. Because, people here care about each other.

I got married on 11/11 @ 11:11 am. That is also my favorite day!

My date is 11/24 (Got my date 1 hour ago). I am both nervous and excited. I will be having my gallbladder removed at the same time. I will start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. ~ Colorado

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!

That's exactly why I am on this site. Because, people here care about each other.

That's exactly why I am on this site. Because, people here care about each other.

SandyS,
You are NOT crazy at all. I too am scared. My original date was set for November 20th. Now, my doctors are shooting for later this month. My doctor is trying to plan his vacation and scheduling everyone he can early that already has insurance confirmation.
I am very nervous. I haven't been thin since childhood.
I have major fears of my friends and family not accepting the new me. I am glad you're on here. The support in this group is awesome.
When do you start your pre-op surgery diet? What does it look like?

I got married on 11/11 @ 11:11 am. That is also my favorite day!

I got married on 11/11 @ 11:11 am. That is also my favorite day!

I got married on 11/11 @ 11:11 am. That is also my favorite day!

I am extremely nervous. I am excited to see the weight come off more though. Which leads to excitement.

I am extremely nervous. I am excited to see the weight come off more though. Which leads to excitement.

My date is 11/24 (Got my date 1 hour ago). I am both nervous and excited. I will be having my gallbladder removed at the same time. I will start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. ~ Colorado

My date is 11/24 (Got my date 1 hour ago). I am both nervous and excited. I will be having my gallbladder removed at the same time. I will start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. ~ Colorado

My date is 11/24 (Got my date 1 hour ago). I am both nervous and excited. I will be having my gallbladder removed at the same time. I will start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. ~ Colorado

My date is 11/24 (Got my date 1 hour ago). I am both nervous and excited. I will be having my gallbladder removed at the same time. I will start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. ~ Colorado

My date is 11/24 (Got my date 1 hour ago). I am both nervous and excited. I will be having my gallbladder removed at the same time. I will start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. ~ Colorado

There are going to be a lot of people who will not agree with your surgery both now and in the latter stages. You have to believe you are doing the right thing for you. I bet you have tried other ways to lose the weight like all of us have and were not successful. This has to be something you are doing for you.

That's exactly why I am on this site. Because, people here care about each other.

I don't like the idea of having my intestines rerouted. I don't like the thought of "dumping" or with not being able to take certain meds anymore. I am very fearful of needing something later in life like ulcer erosion. However, I know this is a tool not the whole picture is placed on having the sx.
With Sleeve I don't like the fact that it can make GERD worse .Some say it doesn't work as great as gastric bypass. I am not sure about that.. Not enough research done on my part to analyze that topic.
I am diabetic, high blood pressure, knee and back issues & sleep apnea.
I do. I have a friend who had the sleeve and she loves hers.

I appreciate your post very much. Thank you! I am still torn, but I am sure I will make the right choice for me.

SandyS,
You are NOT crazy at all. I too am scared. My original date was set for November 20th. Now, my doctors are shooting for later this month. My doctor is trying to plan his vacation and scheduling everyone he can early that already has insurance confirmation.
I am very nervous. I haven't been thin since childhood.
I have major fears of my friends and family not accepting the new me. I am glad you're on here. The support in this group is awesome.
When do you start your pre-op surgery diet? What does it look like?

SandyS,
You are NOT crazy at all. I too am scared. My original date was set for November 20th. Now, my doctors are shooting for later this month. My doctor is trying to plan his vacation and scheduling everyone he can early that already has insurance confirmation.
I am very nervous. I haven't been thin since childhood.
I have major fears of my friends and family not accepting the new me. I am glad you're on here. The support in this group is awesome.
When do you start your pre-op surgery diet? What does it look like?