Oct Sleevers

[MrzSongbird 53]

Finished all ins req in July then had pre op testing and class req by surgeon, and finally surgery date set for October 16th but gotta lose 13 pounds before surgery. Does anyone have to lose weight prior to surgery? What are your plans to do so, help!

[NDN_RN 527]

20 lbs...on Optifast for 2 weeks preop. Already started a pre-pre-op diet.

[MrzSongbird 53]

I dont do milk or milky substances, guess I'll be brothing it up

[buckeye_girl40 203]

nectar is pretty good.... you still get the Protein you need. I use it when I get tired of drinking chocolate shakes.... caribbean cooler is my favorite. You can order sample packs online at mybariatricpantry.com

[gottaloozit 27]

Scheduled my surgery date yesterday for October 11th with Dr. Aceves. Anyone else gonna be there at that time and day? I decided to JUST DO IT instead of reading, reading and more reading about it. Great information here and glad I did research, but I didn't want to get stuck in limbo trying to decide.

I hope we all have the short term and most of all, the LONG term success that we all want! I do understand the reality of having to work to get there and to maintain it, but I think being forced to make a lifestyle change is the kick in the (big) butt I need!!!!!

[Mslnzee2010 83]

My date is scheduled for October 17th whoop whoop for the October sleevers. On my way to the loser/healthy bench.

[HoneyMcgee 6]

My surgery is set for October 16 2012. Can't wait. Now just thinking about this pre op diet.

[Mslnzee2010 83]

Congrats on your date. Well this preop diet is going to be hard but we must do it in order to take bath out health.

[Jackie6 13]

Just finished all mt tests. Projected date is 2nd week in October. Excited and nervous.

[Mslnzee2010 83]

Congrats Jackie I'm waiting on my insurance to approve me.

[HoneyMcgee 6]

Thanks and your so right with the pre op diet but we can do it we have each other.

[JazzyJ 34]

I am having a hard time focusing. I had an insurance approval for a different surgeon, then switched surgeons. I have a surgery date of October 9, and earlier this week a got a call from the insurance coordinator from my surgeon's office telling me that she needed a letter from my PCP to get a new clearance letter. I had my surgeons office order blood tests-otherwise I have every possible test result he could need. He is not particularly helpful, and I already know that given I needed a second surgeon to agree to do the surgery, he won't want to give a clearance letter. I also have Cigna, so I am very worried that the October 9 date is in jeopardy. I began this journey in 2009 and am just ready to get it done and get my life back. On top of all that, I fell a couple of weeks ago and really hurt my knee. I get the MRI results on Tuesday, PCP on Wednesday and trying not to go crazy and eat everything in sight between now and then. Thanks for letting me vent!!!

[imgonnaloseit! 30]

Well, I no sooner finally decided to get the sleeve (vs the bypass) and BAM! I've got a surgery date less than a month away... Oct 1st! Insurance approved yesterday so I really am good to go!

Good Luck to everyone that is scheduled for October.

We will pick the brains of those before us , encourage/comfort each other as we start our journeys and give back by mentoring those that follow the same path at a later time .

[buckeye_girl40 203]

Congratulations on getting your surgery date! Welcome to the October sleevers

[Susan 2.0 278]

So everything got sent in for approval now the waiting game. We will see if the 12th of October will truly be the date. Leaving for our family cruise in 10 days so that is the first thing I am looking forward to and then it is on to the sleeve! Just got a new pair of GOOD sneakers today and so I am going to start wakling.

Suejersey - I just returned home from our family cruise. It was such a good time. So heartwarming to spend the week surrounded by family. Now the countdown begins to the surgery on Oct 15th!!