I met with my doc and had the info session last week. We scheduled my appointment with the surgeon for Feb 4th. I will finish my required 3 month diet and behavior modification program the end of January. After the appointment on the 4th they willsubmit for insurance and I hope to be under the knife on Feb. 20th. Can't wait

Good luck with your surgery Cherryhair. I am hoping to have my surgery about 2 weeks after your surgery. It will be nice to talk to someone who is going through the process at the same time.

I agree it just seems like it's taking so long for the holiday season to come and go-never wished for that before since I'll be on vacation but I really want to get this surgery done.

Good luck with your surgery Cherryhair. I am hoping to have my surgery about 2 weeks after your surgery. It will be nice to talk to someone who is going through the process at the same time.

I agree it just seems like it's taking so long for the holiday season to come and go-never wished for that before since I'll be on vacation but I really want to get this surgery done.

When the holiday season is over 1/29 will be here quickly. Are you required to lose weight prior to surgery? I need to lose 15 pounds.

I'm not required to lose any weight. I gained about 10 lbs in the last 2 months. I've been overeating saying goodbye to all my favorites. I feel so bad physically. I have to stop. I'll wait to a couple days before my 1 week liquid diet to have some more food goodbye parties.

Just found out they are submitting to my ins. 3rd Dr. Visit in Jan. Hopeful of Feb. surgery.

Just found out they are submitting to my ins. 3rd Dr. Visit in Jan. Hopeful of Feb. surgery.

Mine was submitted to insurance today....I am hoping for a fast approval so I can hopefully have my surgery scheduled in February.

Edited December 21, 201312 yr by Autumn Breeze

Autumn, you may even get a January date, unless your surgeon is too busy. I don't even meet my surgeon until Feb. 4th, but I've met everyone else in the process, done all of the pre exam stuff, found out I have sleep apnea and now have a cpap. So I have a huge number of co-morbidities. I am hoping for a Feb. 20th surgery date. They will submit to insurance on 2/4 or 2/5. I am having mine done at the Mayo Clinic. Can't wait. But the holiday foods are getting me. My husband and I have been baking goodies for customers for the past two weeks and it has been horrible. I keep sampling "can't give customers something, we haven't tried" I can't wait until that stuff makes me sick and I don't want it any more.

Autumn, you may even get a January date, unless your surgeon is too busy. I don't even meet my surgeon until Feb. 4th, but I've met everyone else in the process, done all of the pre exam stuff, found out I have sleep apnea and now have a cpap. So I have a huge number of co-morbidities. I am hoping for a Feb. 20th surgery date. They will submit to insurance on 2/4 or 2/5. I am having mine done at the Mayo Clinic. Can't wait. But the holiday foods are getting me. My husband and I have been baking goodies for customers for the past two weeks and it has been horrible. I keep sampling "can't give customers something, we haven't tried" I can't wait until that stuff makes me sick and I don't want it any more.

Hi ReaRaes, I still need to do a sleep study....they did not require one prior to submitting to insurance....I have one scheduled in mid January....they require if I need a cpap machine that I take it with me to the hospital. I also have my endoscopy scheduled in January...I am so excited about this journey. It must be hard baking all of the goodies for your customers. Just think how different we will look and feel at this time next year. Please keep me posted on you progress.

Edited December 22, 201312 yr by Autumn Breeze

My surgery is scheduled for February 3rd. I had a band and it had to be removed due to terrible complications. I've gained half the weight back in the last year that it's been out. My doctor suggested RNY over the sleeve due to my previous complications. I'm nervous because they say if you've had a band you lose weight slower but I'm excited to have the bypass. I don't understand the logic behind losing slower because I've had a band in the past so I am hoping to prove the naysayers wrong!

I will Autumn, it has been hell the last week. Today I was good in that I didn't touch a single treat, was very tempted though. Can't wait until Christmas and I can send it all away with the college students that are coming for dinner. Come Thursday it's completely back to good eating and exercising. I haven't had time lately, I 've come home from work and immediately started working on Christmas stuff then went to bed. Today was my first day of not doing that stuff, but instead I spent it cleaning and moving furniture.

My surgery is scheduled for February 3rd. I had a band and it had to be removed due to terrible complications. I've gained half the weight back in the last year that it's been out. My doctor suggested RNY over the sleeve due to my previous complications. I'm nervous because they say if you've had a band you lose weight slower but I'm excited to have the bypass. I don't understand the logic behind losing slower because I've had a band in the past so I am hoping to prove the naysayers wrong!

Good luck on your journey Bubbles77. February 3rd will be here in no time.

Edited December 24, 201312 yr by Autumn Breeze

I will Autumn, it has been hell the last week. Today I was good in that I didn't touch a single treat, was very tempted though. Can't wait until Christmas and I can send it all away with the college students that are coming for dinner. Come Thursday it's completely back to good eating and exercising. I haven't had time lately, I 've come home from work and immediately started working on Christmas stuff then went to bed. Today was my first day of not doing that stuff, but instead I spent it cleaning and moving furniture.

Hi ReaRaes, I will get back to eating healthy and exercising on Thursday also. It is so hard because even after the holidays someone at work is always celebrating something....they celebrate because it is Monday....they celebrate because it is Tuesday....they celebrate if it is Wednesday....it is just an excuse for us to have a luncheon and have cake. I will no longer partake in these celebrations. I will just wish them happy Monday, happy Tuesday, happy Wednesday and keep walking while enjoying my delicious protein shakes. Lol!

My surgery is scheduled for February 3rd. I had a band and it had to be removed due to terrible complications. I've gained half the weight back in the last year that it's been out. My doctor suggested RNY over the sleeve due to my previous complications. I'm nervous because they say if you've had a band you lose weight slower but I'm excited to have the bypass. I don't understand the logic behind losing slower because I've had a band in the past so I am hoping to prove the naysayers wrong!

Good luck! Keep us posted

How did everyone do on the holiday? I'm single and my family is in another state, so I avoided the pitfalls.

How did everyone do on the holiday? I'm single and my family is in another state, so I avoided the pitfalls.

I am going to be honest and tell you I've had "last supper syndrome" for a few weeks. Monday starts my high protein/low carb diet until January 20 when my liquid diet starts.

How did everyone do on the holiday? I'm single and my family is in another state, so I avoided the pitfalls.

I am going to be honest and tell you I've had "last supper syndrome" for a few weeks. Monday starts my high protein/low carb diet until January 20 when my liquid diet starts.

I'm sure I will experience the same when my time draws near. Hang in there and keep your eye on the prize.