Shar Pei

Thanks! I am not afraid of the shots...but I would think that the doctor would tell you before the surgery...so I will assume:huh2: that it is not needed in his practice. Or at least I won't be surprised if he tells me after the surgery! LOL!

Did your doctors tell you this BEFORE the surgery or AFTER as part of the discharge planning? So far no mention of it at all!

Good luck Megan..Your big day is here and I know you will do great. I am waiting patiently for mine... I will use you as an inspiration.

I am so happy for you! You should be really proud of yourself....I can't wait for mine!

My MD did not require a pre-op diet. I was thrilled! However, I am being very careful right now not to have the Last Supper Syndrome! I don't want to gain anything before...maybe lose a few. We'll be done before your know it! Anyone start trying Protein shakes? Anyone have a favorite?

I am self pay..so in and out the same day!

Got my date! October 13th at 7:30 AM Doing it out patient.

Finally got the date, even though I am self pay...I still had to wait a bit because of my own personal schedule. I can't tell you how excited I am. The motivation and enthusiasm from this site is unbelieveable...thank you everyone!

Thanks! I thought they might do it...just want to make sure I wear my black undies when I think they are going to take them! LOL!

I was just wondering...do the surgeons take before pictures of you?

Good Luck everyone! Will look for your after post tomorrow!

Oni..I feel the same way...I could kick myself for not just doing it now...but I have some personal travel that I want to enjoy...I am thinking of not worrying about the business end of it and trying to get it done beginning of October...I will know more after my nutric consult. I am so hooked on this site...I read the information everyday and look at those amazing before and afters...I just can't wait! I am so ready.

I have UHC through a large employer...NOT covered! Even with several comorbidities...so you need to call them and get really good details. Call more then once...you can get different answers! Good luck! I am going to do it self pay.

Hi! I am planning for October too! Not sure of the date..but since I am self pay, there is no issue. Only traveling for work issues! I want to give myself at least 2 weeks after the surgery. So it may be the 27th too! I am thrilled to start this process. Did you go to the nutritional meeting yet? I go the 8/31....then to my primary for physical, EKG and Lab about 25 days before the surgery.... Good Luck!

I think I can understand your situation. I would just tell him...I would not ask for his approval..but ask for his support. He will start to notice you again when the weight comes off...maybe you won't notice him then! LOL! I am having mine done in early October..with or without his blessing!

Thanks everyone...and good luck to everyone waiting for their surgery. I hope to have mine in October...if everything goes ok...that is a good time for me to start the journey. Your Dad rules Cajunmama!

Thanks...good luck! I can't wait to go and see him.

I will be a self pay and going for my consultation next week. I am 62 and really would like to have this done as an outpatient. Do you think this will be possible? I have the normal comorbidites that go with obesity Thanks!

I will be a self pay and going for my consultation next week. I am 62 and really would like to have this done as an outpatient. Do you think this will be possible? I have the normal comorbidites that go with obesity Thanks!