I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

On my second month of a Three month diet before they will schedule....need to lose at least nine more pounds and have only post one...i feel hungry all the time..and have no support at home:( this Is so very hard. And now my family Is trying to scare me out of doing the sleeve...but i want this...i want a healthier life...

We are here for you! Just keep your eye on the prize. Have you tried low carb? I like that better than low calorie because you don't feel so hungry.

And as far as your family goes, let them think and say what they want. Do what you feel is right for you because ultimately this is your life and your decision. And won't it be amazing to prove them wrong!

Hi! I'm new to this site. I haven't had a lot of time to freak out before my surgery date... My date is 2/15 and I just found out the other day.

I weigh 205 and have a bmi of 36 and have moderate sleep apnea.

I am freaking out!!! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have a dr appt next week, then one in feb and i have all of my requirements in for insurance. Hoping that I will get approved and get a date in march. Fingers crossed.

I have to get pulmonary clearance. I have that appointment on Jan. 29th. So once im cleared for that I will then get a date. So im looking at February I hope. I've already been approved by my insurance. Wishing everyone luck and many blessings!!

Well I will be sleeved on Jan 29th..if all goes well. I thought it would have been Feb or Mar but they called today and asked did I want the 29th and I took it!!

I met with my surgeon yesterday, and met with the NUT today as well as the fitness trainer. I don't have a date yet, but need to see the Phyc, then they can submit paperwork to the Insurance. which should take 30 days to come back. I also have my upper endoscopy on 2-6 and support group on 1-28. Also still waiting on appt's to be scheduled for the sleep study and hemotologist. Hopefully if all works out, I should have the sleeve done at the end of February or early March.

got my Psych Eval scheduled for Monday, things are moving right along.

I am getting sleeved on Feb 7 in Dallas ,Tx with Dr. Jay at Medical City/Forest Park Med Center. I had my endoscopy on Jan 3 and found out I have a hernia. My insurance will not pay for bariatric surgery but they will pay for hernia surgery. So I am having my hernia fixed and Dr. Jay will sleeve me then. I am so excited and nervous!

Congratulations everyone! Our day will be here before we know it.

I was wondering, for those of you that had to be on the monitored diet before hand, how much weight you lost during it? The holidays totally derailed me of making progress with this (but that's why I'm here, right? lol) Anyway, I've only lost 10 pounds so far, in the past 4.5 months. My doctor hasn't given me a set amount to lose before the surgery. I guess I just feel like I should be doing better! lol

Hi they requested I loose 20 pounds so far I have lost 16 pounds and I have until March 5 to loose the remaining 4 pounds, I am sure I will loose that and proprobaby more since I have not started the pre opt diet before surgery .

My goal is to loose as much weight before my pre-opt diet , I'm hoping yo be down set least 30 pounds before surgery .

Congratulations everyone! Our day will be here before we know it.

thanks I like your atittude.

I was wondering, for those of you that had to be on the monitored diet before hand, how much weight you lost during it? The holidays totally derailed me of making progress with this (but that's why I'm here, right? lol) Anyway, I've only lost 10 pounds so far, in the past 4.5 months. My doctor hasn't given me a set amount to lose before the surgery. I guess I just feel like I should be doing better! lol

I had a 3 month diet and lost only 11 pounds. To be honest, I had more food funerals than I should have.

April

I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.

My surgery is Feb 6 2014

I started this process April 2013. I had to complete a six month diet, see a nutritionist, psych evaluation and a pre op class.All was submitted to insurance on 12/22 and on 12/26 I was approved. I have an appt with the surgeon on 1/22 to set a date for surgery and get all my preoperative testing info. I am super excited for the change that is going to happen. Anyone else in Colorado Springs, CO?

Sassy, the most important thing is DO NOT GIVE UP. Just keep pushing. No one has told you no, so you keep moving forward and keep a positive attitude.