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I had the sleeve on the 5th and I too began to second guess my decision up until the night before surgery. I did have an extended hospital stay due to nausea and my heart rate being too low for a couple of days post op. Other than that recovery is going well. You just have to remember to take it easy and listen to your body. I had my first follow up visit yesterday and my surgeon said I am healing well. The hardest part has been making sure to drink as much as possible. Good luck with upcoming surgery ?

Was sleeved 9/5 and was discharged 9/8. I was kept for observation due to pain, nausea, and low heart rate. The gas pain was no fun, that has subsided and now it’s just abdominal/incision pain. The hardest part is making sure I’m getting in protein and fluids. I found a Premier Protein peaches and cream shake that I love. Most smells turn my stomach but this doesn’t. Has anyone been experiencing dizziness during recovery?

Surgery was yesterday and the gas pain has been terrible. I saw someone mention that walking around is the best and I agree. Movement has definitely helped. Make sure that you ask for pain relief when you need it and try to drink when you can

How are you feeling?

Tomorrow is the day for me as well! Good luck ?

It’s September! The real countdown begins for us. We did it! Wishing everyone positive thoughts for upcoming surgery ?

Me too

Me too!

Pre op diet started today and it hasn’t been too bad. I just make sure I keep drinking or grab some jello or a sugar free popsicle when I feel thoughts of food creeping in. My dinner consisted of 1 cup of green beans and 2 oz of chicken breast and it was actually pretty filling. 13 more days to go ?

My last appt for surgery clearance was June 26th. The surgeon’s office called July 6th to pick a surgery date (booked until September) to submit to insurance. My insurance company approved surgery within two weeks. Fingers crossed that you will get a September date as well ?

Gastric sleeve scheduled for September 5th

I have a surgery date of September 5th. I had my first visit with my surgeon in March. I completed most of my requirements in May and only needed to do my support group. My insurance doesn’t require a set number of visits. It’s surreal that this has moved so quickly. Good luck

I’m still in preop phase but 0 out of pocket expenses for me since I met my insurance out of pocket cost of 3000 earlier this year. Even if I had to pay the 3000 it would have been worth it in my opinion

My first appt with surgeon was March 14th and I was just scheduled for Sept 5th. My hold up was being able to get into a support group which was the last step needed for surgery. I had to meet with a physical therapist, 2 meetings with nutritionist, initial blood work, an EGD, and the support group. Luckily my insurance doesn't require a set number of visits with my surgeon prior to surgery. Good luck with everything.

Congratulations on the weight loss and I can understand how this can be frustrating. I have lupus and I am in the pre op stage. I do not receive any infusion treatments. I hope that your surgery will only delay you for a month or so.

Thank you Jeanniebug

Thank you! I already know that this tool when used correctly can be life changing. I’m ready for that change

Hello everyone! I’m new here. I’m 41 and I’ve been struggling with my weight for about 10 years now. I looked into getting the sleeve January 2022 when I was at my highest weight of 260 lbs. I decided that I would try to lose on my own and would revisit the idea of surgery if I was unsuccessful. In that year I managed to lose 20 lbs. This January I started researching again because I am determined to get back to a healthy weight. I went through an online seminar and decided to make my consultation appointment after I was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri and was told that weight loss can help alleviate the symptoms and I can stop taking the medication that I am taking for it. I have a host of other health issues and I’m hoping the weight loss can help me feel better physically. I had my consultation a week ago and my appointments with the nutritionist and physical therapist have been scheduled and I completed my initial bloodwork. I do not have to complete a medically supervised weight loss program and I spoke with my insurance company and was notified that the most I’ll need to pay out of pocket is $1300. I’m excited and nervous about what’s to come.