This is my first time writing on here, but I have been reading posts, and I must say they are very encouraging and I know I am making a good decision by getting the sleeve.

Okay, where to start?? ... I have been thinking about WLS for years, and in January I decided to go for it. I met with my Dr. on January 10th and asked for a referral to Bariatric surgery. My doctor was very encouraging and thought it would be great for me to do it. I have sever asthma, pcos, Graves' disease, and the list goes on. I have always had medical issues growing up, and losing weight has been nearly impossible. Before my doctor was able to give me a referral I had to go to a seminar explaining the different surgeries and nutrition. I went to that seminar on Feb 13th and emailed my doctor for my referral that evening. The next day Kaiser Richmond Bariatric department called me to attend their Bariatric orientation class on Feb 21st. I went to that class... And they weighed me in at 269.3. My next appointment would be with the surgeon to discuss the best surgery for me, and to get my dreaded goal weight (I was scared!!). I met with the surgeon on March 1st and weighed in at 265.11. I must admit I walked into that meeting with my heart set on the RNY. I was shocked when my surgeon told me the the RNY may irritate some of my other medical conditions and he highly recommended the sleeve, for me. I knew a little about the sleeve, but not enough to be OK with it. He gave me my goal weight of 255, and I left. That evening I went home and read about the sleeve, connected with people on FB, and knew this was the surgery that was right for me. Then on March 22nd I had to meet with the psychologist and I weighted in at 255.4 (OMG I MET MY GOAL WEIGHT, I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT), at the end of that meeting I got my final approval to have the surgery, and he sent a message over to the case manager. The case manager at kaiser is the one who can give me my surgery date, and prep me for the day of surgery. I met with her on Wednesday March 27th, and was given my surgery date of May 8th!!!

I am so excited and scared at the same time. I know time is just going to fly, but the nerves are killing me. I am doing really well on the pre op diet, and injustice need to continue to stay focused. I can't wait to be on the other side of this, and move on with my life!!

Anyways this is my story so far... Will continue to update

Congrats!

Thank you ... Have you already gotten the sleeve??

yayyyyy, congrats!!

I just had my 2nd consult with the surgeon yesterday and I'm scheduled for May 2nd. I've been doing the happy dance since I left his office. I keep saying, "I can't believe this is actually gonna happen!!!" EEK!!

Thank you ...Congrats to you too!!... The anticipation is killing me, haha!!!

Hi I am new to all this. I am petrified of the actual surgery but unlike you lucky ladies i have been simmering on this since December running to doctors having all kinds of tests done cpap machine the works and will not know my date till somewhere near the end of may. Ughh so frustrating. I am nervous and all this waiting is not helping if anything its giving me anxiety, but i have been reading alot I read this site all the time. I finally joined tonight. Congratulations on your surgery dates. I cant weight till the surgery part is over and done with.

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I know what you mean... Waiting is so stressful and it will definitely give you anxiety. Just remember all of the tests and stuff are for good reason, and you are moving in the right direction. Congratulations on your progress.. You will have your date in no time.

Thank you. I hope so im so done with the waiting already.

Congrats and well done, ive all my pre-op work done but still no date & im stressing out over it, Im so ready for the operation, I keep worrying that I'l have to re-do all my pr-op test as so much time will have passed

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Congrats for completing your pre op requirements. What's the hold up on getting a date?

Eeew the thought of having to do all that again is scary.

Hey y'all - I am in the pre-surgery phase, too. I go for the psych eval on Wednesday, and then we can submit everything to my insurance for approval. I can't wait to have a surgery date! I look forward to following your stories and wish you all the best!

I still need my cardiac and pulmonary clearances i go april 16th and 18th my 2nd appt for cardiac and my 4th with pulmonary guy, then my final visit to md on may 1st then all gets submitted and I wait. Must be an awesome feeling to have a date. Theres finally an end to a long journey and the start of your new life.