SisterWannaSleeve

Does anyone else feel like it’s surreal? I’m just going about my life as if I’m not having surgery in a few weeks. I’m trying to get my thoughts on order but I don’t even know where to start with prep work! Ie Vitamins, grocery shopping, prepping in advance for purées stage, what to pack, etc....

Can’t wait!

I am home now!

My surgery went well, no immediate complications, and I was only in for about 40 minutes or so. My first two days were misery, and I just slept a lot, but today is my third day, so I was able to head home now that I can eat small amounts and such.

My belly hurts still, b ut not too bad, and when I sip, my stomach and throat 'gurgles' quite a bit which is annoying, but I'm told it is a common thing and will subside with some time. I also get some pressure and pain when burping and especially with hiccuping. Otherwise, everything seems alright overall!

I’m having the sleeve on Feb 11th! I’m so nervous 😬

Feb 11th surgery date here! I’m so excited and nervous all at once!! This forum has been such an amazing resource the last 7 months as I researched and planned. You guys are awesome ❤️❤️

Hey Lusty,
I am having surgery Feb 11th and I also have worries that are due to nerves. Take a peek at the video below. I watched it today and it was
So reassuring!

https://youtu.be/co1gU7YhDbA

Hey Lusty,
I am having surgery Feb 11th and I also have worries that are due to nerves. Take a peek at the video below. I watched it today and it was
So reassuring!

https://youtu.be/co1gU7YhDbA

Hey Lusty,
I am having surgery Feb 11th and I also have worries that are due to nerves. Take a peek at the video below. I watched it today and it was
So reassuring!

https://youtu.be/co1gU7YhDbA

I’m having the sleeve on Feb 11th! I’m so nervous 😬

Feb 11th surgery date here! I’m so excited and nervous all at once!! This forum has been such an amazing resource the last 7 months as I researched and planned. You guys are awesome ❤️❤️

Mine is scheduled for February 11th and I’m equally excited and nervous 🤗

St Augustine, Florida with U.S Bariatrics. Insurance was able to pull through for me but had it not worked out I would have done shillingford in margate or Ariel Ortiz in MX.

Feb 11th surgery date here! I’m so excited and nervous all at once!! This forum has been such an amazing resource the last 7 months as I researched and planned. You guys are awesome ❤️❤️

I just had a sleeve done by dr Shillingford near boca on Thursday the 20th. Self pay for $10,500 and included 2 nights in hospital . I can’t say enough about how great the doctor and hospital were -I strongly suggest you consult with him. I flew down from NJ to do it and am totally happy with the outcome , walked 2.5 miles today and feel great , am 12 lbs down from last week . I hear nightmare stories about Mexico . Dr Shillingford created a special discount price just to keep self pay people from going to Mexico . Hospital is in margate. I did a consult over the phone

I decided pre-op that I was going to be loud and proud about the fact I had gastric. Everybody in the world knows. lmao. Two of my bosses at the Xmas Potluck last week didn't know and I had 2 cheese cubes, 2 green Beans and 3 shrimp on my plate and I casually joked that it was the first time I had veggies in 6 weeks and they asked why and I was like "because I had gastric bypass". BOOM. Now they know. lol. Most of the time people think it's awesome OR they just shut up.

EDIT: CRAP I DIDN'T REALIZE THIS WAS THE WLS VETERANS FORUM I AM SORRY FOR THE INTRUSION! LOL! PLEASE DON'T HATE ME. *disappears*

Update: i just received insurance approval!!! I have have cardiac clearance next but should still make my feb target. Wooohoooo!!!

Hey Jen
I’m unsure which product I have BUT my new surgeons office confirmed I won’t need the 6 month waiting period. I need:

Letter of medical necessity
Appt with nutritionist
Psych eval

I saw the same thing on the medical policy which is what made me ask around.

Update: i just received insurance approval!!! I have have cardiac clearance next but should still make my feb target. Wooohoooo!!!

Update: i just received insurance approval!!! I have have cardiac clearance next but should still make my feb target. Wooohoooo!!!

I just unboxed my 6qt instant pot tonight. Household of 3. Haven’t used it yet but it looks pretty! :)

I just unboxed my 6qt instant pot tonight. Household of 3. Haven’t used it yet but it looks pretty! :)

I've got the same thing!
I'm so glad this worked out for you....and for me too! LOL

Hey All! I’m targeting a Feb 2019 surgery month for the sleeve. Have NUT appt and psych eval this month. December I have my consultation and then off to insurance approval. I’m in Tampa Florida but plan on using dr marema out of Orlando. So far so good!

I have been doing my research for several months now. I was set
On ruling out Mexico but I keep ending up back to the OCC. I’m seriously leaning towards dr Ortiz.

Hey Jen
I’m unsure which product I have BUT my new surgeons office confirmed I won’t need the 6 month waiting period. I need:

Letter of medical necessity
Appt with nutritionist
Psych eval

I saw the same thing on the medical policy which is what made me ask around.