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I'm pre-op. I've met with Psych, Nut, each once. Had my EKG and EGD, about to do a Metabolic test on Tuesday. I need to complete one more Phych aptmt and 2 more Nut aptmt and complete a total of 6 months "physician assisted weight loss" which started beginning of May. Hoping for Lat Oct or Early November surgery date. Highest: 290. Current 280. Goal weight 150, though I'd be satisfied at 175. I'm 5'6. Leaning toward RNY, but still considering sleeve. No co-morbidities. I have a good support system and am researching the hell out of this. Kind of obsessed, maybe. Trying to soak EVERYTHING in. Other people's stories, books, doctors info, fitness trackers, food journals, etc... I'm a sponge right now.
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Hello everyone.... very new to these forums and so thankful i found this. Im in my last month before surgery. I see the nutritionist on the 22nd to be cleared, taking weekly classes this month to satisfy the psychiatrist to clear me. I see MD on Monday so he can clear me. Lots of "clearing"..... but i understand. I see the surgeon on 7/15 to get my surgery date provided everything else goes well.
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Phew. That's good to know! Also helpful that they had the surgery and were able to give you that kind of insight
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Thanks Inspyrdbyu. Some good things to consider. My 6 year old is a nurturer, so I'll definitely have help in my recovery stage from a mini nurse (she was amazing when I was recovering from ankle surgery. Always reminding me to do my PT). Thanks for your response.
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Just wanted to say thank you to everyone on this forum. You all are such a wealth of information sand so encouraging!
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Wow! Linzlou2000! We have similar start weight and body shape. I am just starting this journey (although docs are expecting an Oct surgery date) and I hope to be as successful as you. What was the rate of loss for you? Start slow or fast? Any major stalls? Any funky stuff you want to share about the Sleeve?
I'm still considering bypass or sleeve.
Thanks!
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Wow! Linzlou2000! We have similar start weight and body shape. I am just starting this journey (although docs are expecting an Oct surgery date) and I hope to be as successful as you. What was the rate of loss for you? Start slow or fast? Any major stalls? Any funky stuff you want to share about the Sleeve?
I'm still considering bypass or sleeve.
Thanks!
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Highest weight: 294
Surgery weight: 252 (10/19/15)
Current weight: 175
Goal weight: 150

I am 5'6 and at the time 297. Other than being obese, I had no real health issues so I really didn't think my NP would agree to it.
So...before I approached her, I contacted my insurance company to find out what all they would require, as well as did tons of research regarding the matter.
I felt the more I was prepared, the better I would be at answering any of her questions.
There were a few setbacks that caused the wait to be right at 6 months, but I'm 7 weeks post op today....and very thankful I had it done.
Good luck.