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My surgery was rescheduled to the 11th, so 3 weeks of a pre-op diet it is! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@awilson12614 What does your pre-op diet consist of?

Hi, mine is 10/5. I start my pre-op diet (not a clear liquid diet , but shakes throughout the day and 1 meat and veggies meal) starts on 9/21! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome and good luck! My insurance doesn't require the 6 month supervision, I began with my first inquiry appt the 1st week of Aug and I am scheduled for a bypass on 10/5. I also have GERD and it was highly recommended by my surgeon to go with the bypass. However, GERD was not on the list as a co-morbidity, but Barrett's esophagus was and I do have that. My BMI is 42. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm also Oct. 5 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I look forward to hearing more about your journey! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, mine is scheduled for Oct 10! @plum33. I have been having the same feelings. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats, @ loca_lette813 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@soexcited101. How are you doing? Home from the hospital yet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats @@Lori1432 ! Mine is scheduled for Oct 5. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have a tentative date of 10/5. I have been walking between 3-5 miles a day, and cut out the starches and soda. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I hope to solve some leg and feet swelling with my surgery too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@fancypants67 & @@Supermomof2 best wishes for a speedy recovery! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great, awesome job! Look forward to hearing about your continued success. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@evenya. My primary care did not address my weight problem until too many problems popped up to ignore it. My annual was in June and I got the stern talk too, along with an insistent recommendation to at least go hear what the bariatric surgeons have to say. In fact a GI dr recommended it 2 years ago and I was so angry I returned to my primary care to report him, lol, look where I am now! Preparing for the very surgery I could have had long ago if I wasn't so stubborn! WLSresources is right. You don't know if he was going to say he doesn't "care" .... About you ..... Or about the lifestyle you wish to live ....... ? But he does think you need to discuss surgical options, so in the end he was doing right by you. That being said, if you have any doubt about how he cares for you, you should consider a new Dr after your surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@kemstah. Glad to hear a bit of your story and look forward to hearing more about your journey. I'm not scheduled until 10/5 so I will keep looking for your updates. Best wishes for a brighter and lighter future! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@kemstah. How about tell us your starting weight, what your goals are, why you chose the sleeve. . . My prayers are with you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@trekker954. I just happened to read your post from 7/31 announcing your decision. Glad to see the update and look forward to hearing more about your journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay! I had mine yesterday. I have to go with the bypass for 2 reasons. I have Gerd and Barretts Esophagus. He told me that the bypass is recommended when someone has Barretts because if throat cancer is found later on and they need to perform surgery, having the stomach still available is essential for a better outcome. The excess portion of the stomach is removed with the sleeve and therefore not available for future needs. Keep your options open for the 2 of you to decide what's best. I have a tentative date for 10/5 if insurance approves. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am not required to take classes and am scheduled to see surgeon, nut and psych over the next month. I haven't been given to much paperwork on post-op yet, but my healthcare provider ( Brigham & Womens hosp in Boston) has nearly everything accessible online publicly. Does your provider have anything available online? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@carlallen_95. Congrats on your new lifestyle! Dumping the party/drinking lifestyle is not an easy feat at your age. Glad you have been able to push through with something that's good for your health and future. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App