I finally have my surgery date (8/14) and I am beyond excited. Looking for some sleeve buddies to go through this process with. I have been making changes already and so far so good. I have increased my activity level and stopped drinking Diet Dr Pepper, which was a huge change for me. What is everyone else doing to prepare? Does anyone who is post op have any helpful tips for things to have on hand after surgery?

just think .....this time next year we can all go lawn chair shopping together.

Im approved!! Im so excited the insurance approved me without too much drama thank God!

So new life here i come!!

just think .....this time next year we can all go lawn chair shopping together.

And not have to get the extra large ones.. we can get one of the normal sized ones..

Im approved!! Im so excited the insurance approved me without too much drama thank God!

So new life here i come!!

Congrats

And not have to get the extra large ones.. we can get one of the normal sized ones..

Hahah. I just bought a beach chair the other day for the first time in a while from cvs...my a$$ barely fit in it....bring on the sleeve..lolol

Congrats

Thanks!!

If everything goes well....my date is set for 8/21 with Dr. Rod in MX. My coordinator has been wonderful. (JoAnne) I am super scared as I've never undergone general anesthesia in my life! I hope I don't react badly to it. I'm going to have to go over my pre and post op diet instructions again as I believe it wasn't a "liquid" diet as much as a low carb, liver shrinking type....maybe I missed something? hmmmm... now i'm worried

I will be sometime in August and I am very excited about the procedure and what it means for my future but nervous about the surgery going well. Is anyone else a scaredy cat like me about the surgery? I am consumed with fear about it. Yikes!!!

I called today to get the ball rolling on my complication insurance, since I will be having surgery out of the country and my health insurance excludes WLS. Not scared yet, just excited. However, what will happen is that I will be TERRIFIED on surgery day!!!

What insurance are you looking at? I knew this was possible but had no Idea where to start! You can message me the info if you'd like...thanks!

I just got my date today--August 7th!! I just have to do 2 weeks at 1200 calories, then the last 48 hrs will be liquid only--I can handle that. I'm down about 40 lbs over the 5 months leading up to this....ready to really start making progress, I want to drop another 140. Which sounds like a crazy high amount, but I know it's possible!

I thought I was August 1 but it will be either 8/1 or 8/9. A bit disappointed but I will persevere, it's only a week.

What insurance are you looking at? I knew this was possible but had no Idea where to start! You can message me the info if you'd like...thanks!

Yes what insurance are you looking at. I'm self pay in Texas.

Scarbedazzles, it is with Global Protective Solutions.

I had my last appt today and we are tentative date is Auguest 6, 2013. I am just waiting on insurance approval. I am so ready to go.. Only 3 short weeks to go!! Tammy

Just got my date yesterday, and I've been wired....didn't sleep last night.....another 8/6 date here....Too funny about the chairs.....we just bought a couple of chairs for our patio......and I was afraid my big behind wouldn't fit LOL