kimr

So sorry to you that have had a change in date. Although it's just 2 weeks, I understand the frustration! It takes a lot of time to plan for a surgery like this from work, kids, personal stuff, help, etc. Sucks to go through, but like the others said, will be worth it in the long run. I was scheduled to have surgery last Tuesday and found on the day before that it wasn't happening. I'm now scheduled for 2/3 and still waiting for final confirmation. Meet with me doc tomorrow morning for pre-op so hopefully they can say all is ok for sure!

I guess I'm one of the first up on 2/3. Anyone with me?

Anyone else not have a pre-op diet? My surgery is 2/3.

Hi everyone Hope you don't mind me jumping in. I'm a February 2014 surgery (2/3) and I'm wondering from you all, what 3 things you would tell yourself 11 months ago now that you've BTDT. Thanks

How many of you had your gallbladder removed during surgery. I had an u/s done last week and all looks fine with my gallbladder so we are keeping it in. I'm new to the bypass world (was supposed to have a sleeve done on Tuesday and it got canceled last minute and now moved to bypass 2/3) and wonder what others did. Thanks

Can I join you all? I have a date of 2/3. I was actually supposed to have the sleeve surgery yesterday, but at the last minute (literally), insurance said it wasn't covered, even though they approved it. So we are switching to the bypass. I'm nervous as I haven't done as much research on the bypass and had my mind set on the sleeve. So technically I'm still deciding for sure even though I have a date.

Saying goodbye. Going to drop the group as I'm officially not going to be sleeved. Not sure how this all happened, but insurance won't cover the sleeve now. I'm debating bypass, but have a couple of weeks to decide. Wish you all the best on your journeys to the new healthy you! It was fun while it lasted.

I was approved for the sleeve last month and my surgery is actually scheduled for Tuesday. However I got a call from Cigna on Friday afternoon at 4:30 (lovely timing) saying that although they approved it, that particular code for the sleeve was excluded per my plan. They are saying it won't be covered now. I'm going to have my docs office call first thing Monday, but I'm thinking if there is no budge on the sleeve coverage, maybe they could switch to bypass and I could have that done Tuesday instead? I believe it's all the same WLS requirements and I know my plan cover bypass for sure. Anyone else go through this and got a switch quickly? I'm freaking out and devastated after all this time and planning it may not happen.

bellahugz, good luck at your pre-op! Tomorrow is your big day!!

I'm still on the other side (surgery 1/21) but wondering for those of you who work in an office environment, how you handled it. I'm particularly nervous about eating in front of people. I've eaten with my group for years and so to all of a sudden be eating significantly less, I'm just worried about the questions I'll get. Plus the quick weight loss (hoping for) is another area where I feel people are going to ask or at least really wonder. I do not want to say anything. Not even sure how to explain my week off! Thanks for any advice. Kim

Congrats to all those already sleeved! it's so great to hear your successful surgery stories and how well you all are doing!

jenniebell00That is awesome congratulations! So glad you are doing well!

Just wondering, how many nights did you spend in the hospital for surgery? Thanks

I'm another one with no pre-op. But I will be starting a low carb high protein diet tomorrow (surgery 1/21).

wifeofdes, my surgeon is Dr. Callery, who was yours?

i'm on the 21st. Excited and very nervous. Good luck to those coming up soon! Keep us posted.

Good luck!!!

I do not have a pre-op diet according to the office manager. I will be meeting with my surgeon to learn more.

I'm in SD and my date is 1/21

I'm in San Diego, surgery 1/21

Thank you! I live in SD and having my surgery here. Who did yours 3 years ago? I will check out that link.

BellaHugz - where in Ca are you? I'm in SD. My date is 1/21.

My surgery date is 1/21. Wondering if there are any other pre or post sleevers out there in San Diego. Thanks

Just got approval!!!! 1/21 date

Insurance has everything they need and I should know in 5 business days! Surgeon says we can pencil in the date of 1/21 in the meantime. I haven't told my work yet and am nervous to do so! How long are you all planning on taking off?