Just got my date today....10/23. It seems like forever, but I'm sure it'll be here before I know it.

Anyone else scheduled for October?

I am scheduled to be sleeved October 8th with Dr. Garcia. Part of me is excited and ready to get this show on the road. Another part of me is wondering if I have lost my mind. Is anyone going to be in Mexico 10/07 to 10/11?

I'll be there October 5, 2012.

Oct 2! It's just around the corner now folks! I will be having mine in Victoria bc Canada ...my hometown

Sweettea we will be there at the same time, at least for a few days. Hopefully we can meet, even of its just in passing.

Sweettea we will be there at the same time, at least for a few days. Hopefully we can meet, even of its just in passing.

I will definately look for you. I'm sure we will cross paths in the hotel at least. If you blog about your experience, I will be following! Good luck and I'll see you there.

Good luck to you too. We will be getting healthy ( and hot;)) at the same time. I have done one YouTube Vlog and plan to do more. Search lonischram. I meant to do more and sooner but actually had to have a surgery today. This one was not planned and came up in the past week or two. That's thrown me off. I will get back with the program. Do you have a blog? I'd love to check it out if you do.

Oct 5th for me too with Dr. Garcia. So excited can't wait to see and meet my new sleeve family. @ Elaine B and SweetTee maybe we all can sit pool side with either our popsicles or chicken broth, lol.

I'm so happy to see people that will be going to Dr Garcia early October, I've booked for 10/09/12! I'm so excited but nervous at the same time, Im not nervous about going but how I'm going to learn to change, I've done the same thing for so many years it scares me to change. I'm ready for a new journey just have to learn how to adapt! I have started a pre pre diet of shakes and 1 meal a day, I have a cheat day 1 day a week but will start the pre op diet 09/01/12, is that enough time? I'm going alone so meeting people on here going at the same time is awesome!!!!!!

It seems as if its a lot of us going during the 1st part of Oct. I'm excited also! The nerves haven't kicked in yet. But i'm sure they will the closer the time gets my surgery date. I have a pre pre diet plan also. I want to see if I can do it and hopefully this will help to prepare me physically, but most of mentally. I plan on doing this pre pre diet for 1 wk on and 1 wk off. The 1 cheat day is a nice treat for yourself. I may implement it myself. Good luck and well wishes to everyone whose having surgery this month.

Good luck to you too. We will be getting healthy ( and hot;)) at the same time. I have done one YouTube Vlog and plan to do more. Search lonischram. I meant to do more and sooner but actually had to have a surgery today. This one was not planned and came up in the past week or two. That's thrown me off. I will get back with the program. Do you have a blog? I'd love to check it out if you do.

No as of yet I haven't started a blog. I will most definately try to record and take pictures during my stay.

No date yet. My last nut visit in Sept 6, they promised to file eith Fed BCBS by the next day. Hoping for an early oct date in Norwalk Ct with Fairfield Bariatrics, dr Craig Floch.

Lots of us getting sleeved on October 5th .... mine is the 5th also with Dr. Alvarez. I'm so excited only 48 days left! Let's keep in touch

Hi everyone,

I've had my initial consult with my surgeon and we are aiming for a mid-October surgery date. I'm 42 and have been overweight or obese my entire life.

I have my cardiology and pulmonary appointments tomorrow and my psych appointment on Tuesday. Then I have my first Nut appointment on Thursday (my doctor requires two). I've been lurking on this site for a couple of months but it's starting to feel real, so I'm wanting to take a more participatory role, if that makes sense.

One thing has me bothered...the cardiologist's office called me on Friday to let me know that my insurance wouldn't approve an echocardiogram. They'll do a consult and I'll do the stress test, but they'll have to appeal to insurance after they've seen me to see about getting the echo approved.

Anyway, glad to have a "group" to belong to!!

Hello and welcome aboard! Good luck on your journey.

One thing has me bothered...the cardiologist's office called me on Friday to let me know that my insurance wouldn't approve an echocardiogram. They'll do a consult and I'll do the stress test, but they'll have to appeal to insurance after they've seen me to see about getting the echo approved.

Anyway, glad to have a "group" to belong to!!

So, Im an echocardiographer and i wouldn't worry about it. Unless you have an issue that they can hear or see(loud murmur, irregularity on your EKG, etc...) then the treadmill test and EKG should be sufficient. The cardiology office makes more $ if they do an echo, so when you have your consult, the doc will definitely be listening for reasons to add the echo. If they can't find a valid or chargeable reason, then I really wouldn't worry about it. If you have a family history of CAD or valve irregularities, tell your cardiologist and that could be enough to warrant the echo. Also, other risk factors like HTN, high lipids, or symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or palpitations will only make the echo more necessary as a pre-op precaution, but I wouldn't ever tell someone to say they have those things if they really don't. Hope that helps!! Good luck and keep us posted!

Zenoosh -

Thank you SO much for the information!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. Makes perfect sense, as I don't have any cardiac issues so I can see why my insurance company would balk at paying for the procedure.

You ROCK!!