THis process has been such a long one. It started in January. I had my husbands insurance BCBS of Alabama. They do cover the surgery with 6 months of diet and excerice. You also have to have a 5 year weigh history of a Bmi over 40. So I did my 6 month of diet and excerice with tons of preop testing and even self paid for a psych eval and a EGD. We sent it to insurance and they denied me twice. My Bmi 5 years ago was a 39.8 not 40. I was so frustrated and upset. Then I told myself I'm going to get this surgery. I started looking into all the Mexican Doctors and places to have it done. My family was scared for me to go down there even though I did end up finding a good doctor there. I then came up with the idea of working full time instead of part time so that I could pick up Mercy insurance. So I did that and resubmitted to insurance they only require a 3 yr weight history. They said YES in one day. I still can't believe it's finally happening and Dr Roller was able to squeeze me this year so I don't have to repay my deductible. My surgery date is Dec 28th. So for everyone starting out on the journey. Don't give up if you want something bad enough you can always find a way

my surgery date it the 28th also!!!! I just found out this past Wednesday, the 19th, so I been a busy bee with all the pre- op. I guess I've been so busy that this morning I got nervous for the first time!!! I'm scared but excited, just can't wait for it to happen! So we can all say, I know someone who is feeling the same way!!!

Omg surgery is day after tomorrow not close enough as i thought it would never b here gl everyone i check in at 6 am leaving work at 4 am to get there by 6 making for a short or really long wait sigh

Friday 28th for me too... cant wait im not nervous but I know I will be.lol I got my robe a zip kind some socks non slip and some gas x chewable kind...

Good luck and I will be praying for all of you that are having surgery very soon. .

Remember to try and walk the halls as much as you can... and sip sip sip..your liquids....

Please keep me posted

Friday 28th for me too... cant wait im not nervous but I know I will be.lol I got my robe a zip kind some socks non slip and some gas x chewable kind...

I just was saying that exactly what I am going to take to the hospital... I'm very nervous!!

i know i was thinking about my bag as well.... I am having cold feet and trying tobe disciplined i have no willpower to not eat sweets.... Geez i need help to get thru the next few days..... I want to b successful with this but i am scared!!! I know tons of ppl on thiswebsite has gone thru the surgery and survived but its the unknown of how u are going to feel with a new stomach and new outlook on life and food!!!! Lord help me is all i keep saying and that He promised me that He will be with me even until the end of the world. I know i have to block out all the negatives that i keep thinking about and continue to seek the Lord for strength!!! Those of you who believe in thepowerof prayer... Please keep me in prayer and every other individual that will be having surgery on the 28th!!! Hugs

I was excited to see several people sharing the same surgery date as myself. Even though we are miles apart, I will have some comfort knowing that there are other people out there on Friday morning feeling the same anticipation and excitement as we start a new journey. Best wishes and positive thoughts to everyone as we move though the last few hours before surgery.

Tomorrow is the big day!!! I am 24 hours away from surgery and feeling both nervous and excited. I hope everyone else with surgery scheduled for December 28 has a blessed day (and a calm day).

My surgery is tomorrow too! The nerves are really setting in now but I know this is the right decision for me!! I am waiting on a phone call to find out exactly what time I have to check in in the morning. Good luck to all the 12/28 sleevers!!

Surgery tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m. I am excited and nervous......Praying for others who are having surgery tomorrow. Prayers requested.....

Prepare to be miserable for 24-48 hours after that its smoothe sailing 72 hours after surgery I was doing 30min walks around my hotel climbing 3 or 4 flights of stairs at a time. Walking after surgery is very important to your recovery every time I went walking it got easier and easier. Good luck!

Hello all that will be going in tomorrow to be sleeved.... Yes I have been praying, listening to gospel music and meditating on the goodness of the Lord!! I got my call today, At first i was asked to be there at 4pm felt bummed a lil because i was thinking Dear Lord help me not eat anything 8 hrs before surgery and how would i make it w/o a Protein shake (lol) then i dozed off for a short nap and my phone vibrated I answered and the nurse called to tell me that my surgery had been moved up to 12pm \o/ Praise God is all i could say.... I just got back from the store. I purchased the gas-x, pepcid ac (maximum strength) and miralax. Im getting ready, i know and believe all will go well with everyone tomorrow including me!!! God has all of us

Be Blessed and Hugs to all

TD

Wishing everyone who is being sleeved tomorrow a restful sleep tonight. I head to the hospital myself at 6am PST and will be sending prayers and positive energy out to everyone.

Gl you too and everyone i slept from 9-12 and now im up rarin to go and i aint gotta b there till 6 either lol

i hope u all are sleeping peacefuly like i was before my mother woke me up at 2am.

Tomorrow is the big day and im way to anxious to sleep now.

i have to be at the hospital at 10:30am

its seems so unreal... good luck everyone and be sure to check in and let us know how it goes.