OhMyGracious!

April 15th!

It’s official! Surgery date 04/15/19!

My surgery is 4/15. Pre-op diet starts 4/1

I am east of the Mississippi, in North Alabama.

My doctor has a fabulous reputation. I’m finalizing pre-op criteria. Not sure about pricing, my insurance is paying, but folks travel from all over to see him. He’s completed over 4000 with zero fatalities. I would recommend him based on pre-op treatment alone.

Dr. Malipur, Madison Surgical Associates, Huntsville, AL

My doctor has us purchase a kit for all items needed after surgery. One item is for gas.

My insurance actually requires seven consecutive monthly visits. My doctor required me to loose 10-12 pounds prior to surgery. This was in additional to his mandatory seminar and nutrition class. My tentative date is scheduled for April 15th, but the doctor gave me a specific diet to follow for at least two weeks prior to surgery.

We were told flat out if the required weight loss didn't happen, there would be no surgery.

When is your surgery? April 15th (Tentative)
What kind of surgery? Gastric Sleeve
Height? 5’8”
Starting weight? 313
Goal weight? 150

Congrats! I am new to this forum, but my tentative sleeve date is 04/15/2019. I am a little nervous, still working on the pre-op weight. I have eight more pounds to go.