Just got the news today that my surgery date is Sept. 10th. Anyone else have the same date?

congrats, I have 1 more visit for my 6 month supervised weight loss program then I get my referral for the surgeon, then go through all of the next steps. How hard was it to get approved by your insurance? How was the psych eval? Where are you getting your surgery done. Sorry for so many questions. I am just so ready to get approved and get this done

I have the same date but I'm not in the Chicago area

My date is today on Chicago at west lake hospital

@rn1002. I have to weigh in for 3 full months and had to loose a minimum of 6 lbs. once that was done surgery was scheduled. I got all of my clearances done early.

Vanejen-where do you live? That's awesome! I can't wait to see how you do!!!

Newlifeforme1989-good luck!! Keep us updated!!

Congrats and GOOD LUCK!! Although I'm already "sleeved", my one year anniversary is coming up, 9/28. Best thing I ever did.. I went to the Southside of Chi for my VSG - University of Chicago Medical Center.

Me!!! I'm Sept 10th at the university of Chicago! Have had a great experience working with them so far.

I am w the university of chicago too but prob wont have til nov... i cant get into that PREP group class until 10/21 ???? but other than that so far so good

I'm in Chicago :-) north side. I'm going to Colombia for my surgery. My date is 10/7/13. I'm very excited.

Not sure why my comment didnt post..newbie lol... im w university of chicago too... Dr Prachard... dont have a surgery dat yet because i cant get into that PREP group class until 10/21... i hope to hav b4 thanksgiving

Hi I'm September 4th but I'm in Australia, apparently we are the second windiest city to Chicago but I could not get any further away from you.

Went to anaesthesia pre op today and signed all my paperwork! Dr. Prachand at u of c will be doing my surgery also!

Went to anaesthesia pre op today and signed all my paperwork! Dr. Prachand at u of c will be doing my surgery also!

Very cool!!! So u did that prep class already? I cant get into it until oct 21st... so happy for you.. whats ur surgery date?

Very cool!!! So u did that prep class already? I cant get into it until oct 21st... so happy for you.. whats ur surgery date?

Thank you! Sorry you couldn't get the class you wanted. She said they do fill up very fast since there are so few of them. I did the prep class the 12th and this class was a nutritional and paperwork day. They also draw blood for Vitamin levels there if you haven't already done it. My date is Sept 10th. You'll get your date soon don't worry! It actually happens very fast but it does seem like a lot of hurry up and wait. Really take this time to set yourself up mentally and physically. You'll be glad you did.