mlilwood

I thought I was going to be with you guys for September, but approval came in on Wednesday from insurance and confirmed yesterday that surgery is scheduled for this Friday, 8/21!! Started my one week pre-op diet today.

Went to insurance. The waiting begins.

Went to insurance. The waiting begins.

I am scheduled for sleeve surgery on September 16th. It only took BCBS one week to approve which made me happy!

Just got my surgery date of September 14th!

great info thanks for sharing!

When you go shopping, I recommend restraint till you understand how your taste buds may change. I tried to be prepared,too. My taste buds changed so drastically, I didn't like most of what I bought (and normally liked.) Loved cherry flavor before...hated it after surgery. Loved chocolate flavor before...hated it after. Loved lemon flavored before surgery...hated it after. I had to send friends out shopping for vanilla everything.....pretty much. I would recommend buying enough for a cpl days and if your taste buds stay the same, send someone shopping at that point. That way if they change and you hate what you've stocked, you're not out that much $$. I still have pudding in my fridge, Soups in my pantry, and my surgery was in April. I won't touch it still. Next food drive out they go! So much for being prepared,lol. ????, I wasn't prepared for my taste buds to change so drastically. I still get dry heaves at the thought of having to eat those flavors. Just a thought I felt I should pass on. ???? Hope it helps.

Wow!! Lots of September sleevers! Just think this time next year we will all be at or near our goal weight! Glad to be a part of this group!

how is everyone doing? Just thought I would check in! I cannot believe that my surgery date is coming up so fast! getting super excited!

September 14th for me!

I got my surgery date! *squeeeeeeeeeeeeee* September 3rd!!!! So excited!

I think it depends on your doc. I have no history of snoring or sleep apnea so I didn't need one.

Mine too. So frustrating.

The masks alone would keep me awake

@ sjfink I know what you mean.. I have two appointments left. don't have a date for surgery yet. My office waits until the end.. I'm starting to get antsy.

@@MissRobin I'll be having mine in CA, I've been approved through Kaiser for my surgery. Feel grateful for that.

I just got off the phone with the surgeon's office… I'm officially on the schedule for September 8th!!! And I've also put in my leave request at work and scheduled my pre-op visit with the surgeon & nutritionist for August 20th. I'll get more details then, but at my initial visit they told me that they do a 2 week pre-op low carb diet.
I can't believe this is really happening! I'm so excited!!

As a member of this thread and our new FB secret group we share great stuff here but we've become truly friends with each other on the FB page. Even with support from our families, nothing compares to the support of others going thru almost identical preparation and near the same timeline. It's great!

I am hoping that I only need 2 weeks, but I can take as many as needed since I am having surgery. My job will not allow me to come back until the Dr fully releases me. Thankfully mine is paid under STD and paid at 100%... I am lucky in that sense

I plan one week off and 2nd week working from home. It's a "behind computer" and on conference calls job so I should be fine.

Blood clots- I was told that I needed to give myself a shot everyday for the first week or so to help with blood clots. They are going to teach me how to give myself a shot right before surgery and then in the hospital. (I actually blocked this out of my mind until blood clots were just brought up! uhh.... not thrilled about giving myself a shot but I guess it is much better than taking the chance with blood clots.)
Telling work- I told my supervisor. I need to work with our HR group once I have my surgery date. I am only telling my co-workers that I am having surgery. I am not going into details. Since I have already lost 40# pre op and hope to have 50 pound off before surgery- I don't think they will know. I have made sure everyone knows that I am going to a NUT and that is why I am losing weight right now. HR and your supervisor cannot disclose why you are on medical leave- that is against the law. I'm not opposed to telling folks but right now I am only sharing this with my close friends and family.

What's up Wonder Woman!!!! Hahah

So close yet so far away. ⏰

So close yet so far away. ⏰

Mine was easy too.