Sleevemetoo15

Will be sleeved September 3rd.

You are not alone, my husband really does not want me to have the surgery, but he knows that he can't stop me. This is my body, I am currently 233 with high blood pressure, pre - diabetic, high cholesterol, and last year was being treated for depression and my bmi is 41.8, he doesn't say anything, he told me that he is going to be there for me during the surgery.

Please add me. JMorreale2@gmail.com
Update: In the middle of trying to figure out when I can schedule, working around my work schedule and our vacation plans, and not hearing back from the surgery scheduler....my husband has now been hospitalized for 2 weeks. We are 500 miles from home. He has had 4 procedures, and now will have another surgery on Wednesday. The scheduler FINALLY called 2 days ago, (a month after approval), and I still have no idea when I can schedule. If my husband is released next week, he still won't be able to drive for probably a month. He will be ok, but this is a recurrence of something he fought for 3 years that we thought was over a year ago.
I feel incredibly selfish saying this, but I am considering going with a friend while my husband is recovering. I have worked so hard to get here....and I spent years taking care of him. I need to take care of me.

I'm starting to buy everything I will need pre op and post op. All Vitamins, Protein powders, nutri ninja, promixxer, dual Water bottles for Protein Shakes and smoothies... also a 32oz water bottle, gas-x, and a few things to add to my overnight bag. I'm planning to go grocery shopping a few days before for my Jello, broths, crystal light, and popsicles.... all sugar free of course. I like to plan ahead and be organized ...lol

We are all getting close... its really happening. I'm super excited about it

I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!! So freakin excited!!!!!!
Of course the schedule lady was not in the office this afternoon but at least I'm over the biggest hurdle.

Had appointment 4 of 6 today with nutritionist. Almost ready, but still going slow seems. Hanging in there tho

glad to hear you got it worked out

So, I was supposed to have had my psych eval. this week but the place where I was going to get it called and told me that my ins. would not cover any of it because they are out of network and I haven't met my deductible. They said if I paid out of pocket, it would be $400 - $500.00. Needless to say I canceled and found a place that does take my ins. They called me today and said my ins. is covering the whole visit!!!! I had to have them repeat it because this process has been so expensive for me so far!!

sleep study tonight... hoping to get a surgery date after this... boy the ball took forever to roll.

sleep study tonight... hoping to get a surgery date after this... boy the ball took forever to roll.

sleep study tonight... hoping to get a surgery date after this... boy the ball took forever to roll.

sleep study tonight... hoping to get a surgery date after this... boy the ball took forever to roll.

I'm assume that your surgeon has his/own requirements... the insurance pretty much is behind the surgeon... sounds like. Just get your surgeons requirements done.

Already did my blood work, endoscopy, stress test. All I have left is 2 more nutritional appointments, and I see my surgeon again next week.

My initial appt was on 5/20... I was 275, I'm now 278... I contribute that to me going cold turkey on the smoking. I've heard you gain weight when you stop smoking... I don't think they will cancel my surgery when I'm battling a smoking addicition. Its been almost 2 months since my last cigarette.

My sleep study just got bumped up from 8/7 to 7/10... with this test done... I can schedule my surgery, my nutritionist visit, anesthesia visit, and get my FMLA/UNUM paperwork completed. I'm at my job bouncing off the walls. OMG... The ball is about too start moving... still want my surgery in September...Even even August makes more sense. I'm going to be a September Sleever

My initial appt was on 5/20... I was 275, I'm now 278... I contribute that to me going cold turkey on the smoking. I've heard you gain weight when you stop smoking... I don't think they will cancel my surgery when I'm battling a smoking addicition. Its been almost 2 months since my last cigarette.

My initial appt was on 5/20... I was 275, I'm now 278... I contribute that to me going cold turkey on the smoking. I've heard you gain weight when you stop smoking... I don't think they will cancel my surgery when I'm battling a smoking addicition. Its been almost 2 months since my last cigarette.

Hello I'm a potential Sept sleever also. So excited/nervous! I just have one more appt with dietitian next month along with pre op surgeon appt!
I've gained weight since this process started being so anxious and nervous so I will need to lose by next month,smh another stressor! But I'll do it,I have too I've come to far .
Good luck to you all

My sleep study just got bumped up from 8/7 to 7/10... with this test done... I can schedule my surgery, my nutritionist visit, anesthesia visit, and get my FMLA/UNUM paperwork completed. I'm at my job bouncing off the walls. OMG... The ball is about too start moving... still want my surgery in September...Even even August makes more sense. I'm going to be a September Sleever

Welcome... your story is similar too mine. Obese all my life even as a child... 116 at 7 year old... my highest weight was 304... managed to get too 285 in two years and maintained at 275 for the last 3 years... but when you see pictures of you... it is real. Pictures speak a thousand words.... I'm looking at a early September sleeve...

My sleep study just got bumped up from 8/7 to 7/10... with this test done... I can schedule my surgery, my nutritionist visit, anesthesia visit, and get my FMLA/UNUM paperwork completed. I'm at my job bouncing off the walls. OMG... The ball is about too start moving... still want my surgery in September...Even even August makes more sense. I'm going to be a September Sleever

call, ask to speak to your surgeon directly or his nurse, chances are he/she may not know that you haven't been scheduled yet, give them a time frame to get you a date and threaten to cancel, that should get their attention.

OMG!!! I would be going insane if I was approved but couldn't schedule a date..have you tried going to the office??