I am in the very early stages of the procedure (pyche eval done and first nutrition class on Tuesday) - I am excited about the possibility of getting my life back but also a little scared of the unknown. I have fought this weight all of my life and I am so tired of the fight - please tell me it is all worth it?

I'd you don't mind me asking Missy how much do u want to loose? I meed and want to loose aprox. 90 lbs.

I would like to lose about 100 lbs

My surgery is on the 7th but I plan to arrive at the hotel on the 5th. I'll be flying in from the east and will feel better with a day or so of aclamating. So I expect to see you, ktgrace!

Raven,

I look forward to it! Perhaps you can go on some walks with me in the day or two before your surgery. I would love to visit with you and make a sleeve buddy!

Scheduled for Octrober 28 in Hampton Roads, VA

I am self pay but having my procedure October 17.

Just scheduled today...Oct. 17th is the day! Nervous and excited' date=' but happy I found this site, as I know it will really help me through this journey![/quote']

You have the same day as I do but I am going to Mexico.

Well I am still banking on October but I keep hitting roadblocks. I decided against Mexico and began looking into surgeons here that were not monumentally expensive (because I am self pay) and had a specific set of credentials and experience. I've actually found about 15, 8 of which are in Texas. I settled on one, Dr. Victor Gonzalez after talking with his coordinator and feeling satisfied with the information she provided. However things would not be as smooth sailing as she made it seem. Dr. G requires all his patients have a sleep study which would cost me an additional $1500, an upper endoscopy which I would also have to pay for, plus he won't do a consultation over the phone and requires two visits to Dallas, one for the consultation and to attend his seminar and then for the surgery. He won't do them in the same trip which means two flights for my husband and I on top of everything else almost brings his price up to Southern California inflated costs! (I live in Southern California)

Needless to say I still do not have a surgery date and I am bummed but the search continues. I have a phone consult with another Dallas surgeon today so hopefully that goes well. I'm happy for all of you who have your dates. Hopefully I can join you soon!

Oct 10 here! Excited but really nervous. Just have to have my EGD and blood work done. PreOp appt Sept. 25.

Just received my date. October 11th in orlando. Anyone else the 11th?

ober 10 in mexico with dr garcia

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I'm also on October 4th. I'm starting to get a bit nervous. Anyone here from ny?? And doing it in nyu???

I'm also on October 4th. I'm starting to get a bit nervous. Anyone here from ny?? And doing it in nyu???

I'm from the Bronx! I'm doing my sleeve at Columbia Presbytarian.

Houston, Oct 3rd..... Pre Op Visit is Sept 25... UHC approved!!! Weight is 260 and goal is 130....

Houston' date=' Oct 3rd..... Pre Op Visit is Sept 25... UHC approved!!! Weight is 260 and goal is 130....[/quote']

Almost identical date twins...surgery in Denver Oct 3rd and pre op Sept 27. I started at 280 and I'm down to 265ish. I keep saying my goal is 150 but really I want to be back to 135 where I was when I meet my hubby.

Woooohooo! :-)

Jus finished my last appts today...nxt my paperwork will be sent to insurance by Friday.......so now just waiting & waiting & waiting for approval

Got my approval this morning. Surgery is scheduled for October 7th! :-)