Calling all May Sleevers!

[ShrinkingChef 2]

Hello, I am scheduled for May 12 with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. I'm a little scaried but soooo ready for this journey to start. I know it won't be an easy one, but nothing worth fighting for in this world is easy.

I'm self paid so I chose Mexico. That has been the biggest worry. I did my research. He seems like the perfect fit for me. I'm so happy to have found this web-site and forums.

[karaserene1985 1]

Hello, I am scheduled for May 12 with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico. I'm a little scaried but soooo ready for this journey to start. I know it won't be an easy one, but nothing worth fighting for in this world is easy.

I'm self paid so I chose Mexico. That has been the biggest worry. I did my research. He seems like the perfect fit for me. I'm so happy to have found this web-site and forums.

Congrats on your surgery date. I think were all a little scared and worried but also excited. Self pay or not....

[ShrinkingChef 2]

I'm self-pay. That's the reason I picked Mexico. It was almost double to have it done here. I'm in Florida.

I have read so many posts and there are so many that I can relate to. I'm all about positive thinking, good karma and what comes around goes around. LOL Right now I'm focusing on positive thinking, and reading all the post I can.

I know May 12 & 24^th seem like it so far away but it’s really not. You are so fortunate to have the opportunity to have it done at your age. I ‘m in my 40’s and would have loved this tool 20 years ago. I read back at your other post and I was watching Coming Home at the same time. My face was soaked with tears. I cried during the entire show. LOL

[damaris 0]

IM HOPING I CAN GET MAY SURGERY....IM STILL IN THE PROCESS.......I HAVE ORIENTATION TOMORROW, FOLLOWING WEEK MEET THE SURGEON....I HAVE ENDOSCOPY, ULTRASOUND AND BLOOD WORK DONE.... I DONT KNOW IF THEY NEED SLEEPSTUDY BUT I KNOW FOR LAPBAND THEY MADE ME DO A sleep STUDY...... I NEED TO SEE NUTRI AND PSY DOCTOR...AND WAIT FOR INSURANCE APPROVAL BUT WE HAVENT SUBMIT THAT YET.........SO IM HOPING TO GET EVERYTHING DONE BY THE END OF THIS MONTH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL, HOPING IT TAKES 2 TO 3 WEEKS APPROVAL....

[karaserene1985 1]

IM HOPING I CAN GET MAY SURGERY....IM STILL IN THE PROCESS.......I HAVE ORIENTATION TOMORROW, FOLLOWING WEEK MEET THE SURGEON....I HAVE ENDOSCOPY, ULTRASOUND AND BLOOD WORK DONE.... I DONT KNOW IF THEY NEED SLEEPSTUDY BUT I KNOW FOR LAPBAND THEY MADE ME DO A sleep STUDY...... I NEED TO SEE NUTRI AND PSY DOCTOR...AND WAIT FOR INSURANCE APPROVAL BUT WE HAVENT SUBMIT THAT YET.........SO IM HOPING TO GET EVERYTHING DONE BY THE END OF THIS MONTH OR THE BEGINNING OF APRIL, HOPING IT TAKES 2 TO 3 WEEKS APPROVAL....

Good luck getting everything submitted. Hope you get a decision soon!

[elodge 0]

I started a thread awhile back down in the Monthly VSG support group section, but I'm thinking maybe no one goes there?

I'm having VSG on May 10th in Mexico with Dr. Aceves. (Having surgery ON my 46th birthday).

My date is May 3rd with Dr. Aceves!!

[karaserene1985 1]

I'm almost not a May sleever anymore! My surgeons office emailed me yesterday to tell me that the two surgeons will be out on May 24th (MY SURGERY DATE) at a symposium! WTF! She just found that out yesterday morning so now has to reschedule a bunch of patients! My surgery was rescheduled for Tuesday May 31st! I know its only one week later..... but I'm so tired of this game I have been playing... they have changed 3 of my pre-op appointment times already! I just want to get on the other side and start losing already!

Okay... Sorry for venting..... I am so glad to have this site to go to... and in times like this.... have other people out there who understand!

So, I am still a May sleever.... but just barely!

61 days until surgery!

[dragon 1]

Hi all,

Well, I started this crazy thang in February; I have everything pretty much done (bloodwork, psych eval, endoscopy, sleep study, abdominal ultrasound, pulmonary function, insurance approval, dancing elephants, etc.), and meet with the Surgeon (Marc Bessler, NewYork-Presbyterian) on April 28th; Insurance seems to think my surgery is happening on May 18th, and I am very much hoping that the surgeon agrees .

[PrincessFluffy 2]

Hi. This is my first post though I have been reading all the forums daily. I am scheduled for May 4th in Abington, PA. Very excited!

[Jennifera1607 0]

Booked with Dr. Kelly in Mexico for May 27. So excited! Anyone else going to be there around that date?

[Caliblonde 25]

Congrats everyone on your May dates!!!! I can't wait for mine and can't believe it's only a few weeks away now!!! Anyone getting nervous yet?

[dootaboot 0]

Hello all. My date is set for May 12th. I will be having it done in Durham NC.

[ShrinkingChef 2]

Hello dootaboot, my surgery date is also May 12th.

I'm going to Mexico because I'm self pay and it's half price.

I'll be seeing Dr Alverez and I'm counting down the days.

As of today we have 33 more days.

We should compare notes and help each other out.

[PrincessFluffy 2]

Hi. This is my first post though I have been reading all the forums daily. I am scheduled for May 4th in Abington, PA. Very excited!

I am no longer a may sleever! They called this afternoon and asked if i wanted to move my date up to this Thursday, April 14th. Last meal tonight and liquid diet starts tomorrow!

[Nichelle 21]

Yeah for May Sleevers!!! I am having my surgery on May 3 with Dr. Ramos Kelly. So very excited, yet so very nervous. I am so glad I can come here and read everyone's blogs. It is so beneficial in knowing what is to come and how some of us are going to get through the next few difficult hurdles. Congratulations to all my fellow May sleevers on your dates. I wish you all the best and I will see you on the other side of this battle soon!! :-)