I went to schedule my surgery today. My current surgeon's earliest surgery appt is August 28th. I really wanted to get this journey started sooner. Her partner could possibly do my sleeve end of June or early July. I've put in a call to see him to discuss this option. I don't really want to change surgeons, but I really don't want to wait 3 more months. Any suggestions or advice? I'm so discouraged right now...

I totally understand where you're coming from. I started my journey in January and was told I'd have a surgery date in April - May at the latest once all my pre-op requirements and tests were done. Needless to say I was all done by the end of February, but by that time they were booking out to June. I was super discouraged at that point... I had been as mentally prepared as I could be and now I had to wait even longer. After I had a little pity party for myself I thought to myself that I will have this surgery, I'm commited to it and to myself. I refused to let something as trivial as 2 months get me down. At this point I can't afford to have any negativity in my life and that all starts with me. I think ultimately your patience will will be the best thing for you to prepare mentally for the life you'll lead after the fact. Hang in there!!!

Hey I can completely understand you I started my journey in December and after I did most of the exams they told me they no longer taking my insurance I was discouraged and threw out all the paperwork but then my best friend called me to tell me eh are taking my insurance again. I immediately went and I go to take the paper work for the lady to tell me my insurance is switching and the doctor is not under that insurance so ill need to switch I cried!!! She felt so bad the surgeon coordinator that she called me so many times that day and well I was able to switch to the insurance the surgeon a cents and June 3 rd they call to get approval for surgery this June ! So don't be discouraged stay positive I wanted to get the surgery before the summer but June it is and at least at the end of all this we will all be healthy again!!

Ladies I agree with you. My date is not until September 23rd. My research and connecting with like minds is keeping me positive while praying for an earlier date.

You are all right! Patience is definitly a virtue. Somedays I have it, and somedays I don't. I am going to see the other surgeon next week to see if I can get an earlier date. Either way, I'm having this surgery and I'm going to become a healthier me. Good luck to all y'all.

I went to schedule my surgery today. My current surgeon's earliest surgery appt is August 28th. I really wanted to get this journey started sooner. Her partner could possibly do my sleeve end of June or early July. I've put in a call to see him to discuss this option. I don't really want to change surgeons' date=' but I really don't want to wait 3 more months. Any suggestions or advice? I'm so discouraged right now...[/quote']

I literally started this process two weeks ago. I'm scheduled for surgery June 3. And I still feel like its taking forever! Once you make up your mind it feels like forever to get to what you want. I'm so ready for it, I wish it was tomorrow!!! I don't know how i would be if I had to wait months for my surgery!!! Good luck and keep your eye on the prize!