So, my journey has been a quick one so far--- attended WLS mtg on Sept 27, that next week oct 5&6 did nutritionalist and psychologist appts, met with my surgeon the week after (14th I think) started preop diet on the 17, got my ins approval last Thursday ( the 20th )and my surgery is now 7 days away--- on HALLOWEEN!!!! Needing some advice and tips you have found helpful in the hospital and days after--- I've read the post on here with the list, just wondering if there was anything else I should know?

Your journey has been lightning quick! WOW! I can't complain about mine, but I had to do the 3 month (actually 2) doctor supervised diet. Congratulations! Please save a space for me on the losers bench. I hope to have surgery in a few weeks.

My only advice is to read, read, read on this website! Again, congrats!

I have a question, how does the behavior doctor goes? I'm afraid that they may test me to see if I should get the surgery or not. I really need this, I'm already on the process did my Upper GI exam and bloodwork. I am currently doing 14 weeks of a wellness program in which I have to work out & nutritionist visits. I know I qualify, Im at 51 BMI.

I need info, I want them to approve me for surgery.

i am having my surgery the same day as you. I fly out of washington to cali on thd 30th then i have my surgery on the 31st i am so very happy and scared at the same time. Wish you the best of luck...

@Yunbug: the Psych eval was easy. They had me fill out paperwork about my diet, how I feel about myself, about my childhood, how I felt the surgery will help me, what my expectations are etc. I know the Psychologist I saw doesn't pass everyone, and if you don't pass they give you areas to work on before they pass you for surgery. No big deal, be honest and open. Best wishes to you!

@sweetness2005: Yay for us! I have a buddy now! I am originally from Washington State! Best wishes to you! Here's to new beginnings for both of us!!!

Congrats! I'm getting sleeved Nov. 1.My journey has been quick as well. My 1st appt. was Sept. 15. Prayer does work!!

Congrats! I'm getting sleeved Nov. 1.My journey has been quick as well. My 1st appt. was Sept. 15. Prayer does work!!

Yay! Finallyfit! So glad we are in this together! I'm with you on prayers working! God's been good!

i was hoping to find some one that was going to be sleeved the same day as me. It will help to know some one to talk with. Good luck to you and best of wishes

@sweetness2005: Yay for us! I have a buddy now! I am originally from Washington State! Best wishes to you! Here's to new beginnings for both of us!!!

Wow that was quick! It took me approximately 6 months til surgery. My surgery is October 31st as well. I'm so nervous! A lot of my family members and friends are excited for me. I'm not at all because I can't get past my nervousness.

I just found this site and this is my first post!

So, my journey has been a quick one so far--- attended WLS mtg on Sept 27, that next week oct 5&6 did nutritionalist and psychologist appts, met with my surgeon the week after (14th I think) started preop diet on the 17, got my ins approval last Thursday ( the 20th )and my surgery is now 7 days away--- on HALLOWEEN!!!! Needing some advice and tips you have found helpful in the hospital and days after--- I've read the post on here with the list, just wondering if there was anything else I should know?