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.

l live in Jackson, Mississippi and Im scheduled for Feb 10th but have not gotten the final approval from my insurance. I hope it comes soon or they will have to post pone the surgery till a later date. I have lost 12 lbs so far and will use my "waiting period" to continue to lose more. Its been slow go on the weight loss but hope after surgery it speeds up. Good luck to everyone.

Hi everyone. I just got my approval and my surgery date today!! Post op Jam 22 and surgery Feb 6! I would love to make some friends to talk to n take this journey with. I have a support team here but I want someone who can really understand.

I'm feb 6 as well, in KC

Hello everyone! Dr. Williams at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Required 3 month supervised diet of high protein, low carb. No 2 week liquid required, just the 2 days before surgery. I've lost 18 pounds since starting in November. Last apt is Feb 14th and all should be done by then to submit for approval and get a date. I'm hoping for end of Feb but I'm thinking it'll be early March. So very ready to get this show on the road! Looking forward to getting to know y'all!

l live in Jackson, Mississippi and Im scheduled for Feb 10th but have not gotten the final approval from my insurance. I hope it comes soon or they will have to post pone the surgery till a later date. I have lost 12 lbs so far and will use my "waiting period" to continue to lose more. Its been slow go on the weight loss but hope after surgery it speeds up. Good luck to everyone.

Hang in there. Stay positive and I bet you that approval comes right on time.

Yo, April! I just had my EGD done yesterday, and when they gave me my IV, they numbed my arm first... Maybe ask for that so it's not so bad! I thought of you when they did it. Although, they still couldn't get it started, and a lady from the IV team came down and got it stated, minus the numbing stuff, and I barely felt it. You got this! There's nothing to be afraid of. (I hate needles. Although I have 6 tattoos.... Go figure. Hahaha)

Sarah

Oh! And only 31 days (if you don't count today, or the day of surgery) until surgery. Holy crap I'm SO excited. I can't believe how fast time is moving. An how cool my professors are with me missing a class or two for this. They're all happy and think I'm making a great decision! Especially my anatomy prof. He had bypass 10 years ago and is happy for me.

Sarahjane, I have tatts too. It's the whole intravenous part. But heck yeah I'll definitely ask for it to be numbed. I'm sorry that it took a bit to get yours in.

How did the EGD go? I don't have to have one but know they tell a lot of info about ulcers, hernias, etc.

Oh! And only 31 days (if you don't count today, or the day of surgery) until surgery. Holy crap I'm SO excited. I can't believe how fast time is moving. An how cool my professors are with me missing a class or two for this. They're all happy and think I'm making a great decision! Especially my anatomy prof. He had bypass 10 years ago and is happy for me.

I know!!! It's crazy!!! I go from doubt to fear to excitement. I keep telling myself all the benefits and my daughter is such a cheerleader for me, which helps a lot. It is getting closer n closer and I feel obsessed because I keep making lists of what I need for the hospital and for after I get home etc. then I rewrite them. Lol

April

Sarahjane, I have tatts too. It's the whole intravenous part. But heck yeah I'll definitely ask for it to be numbed. I'm sorry that it took a bit to get yours in. How did the EGD go? I don't have to have one but know they tell a lot of info about ulcers, hernias, etc.

Oh, it went fine. Since they numbed me for the first 2 attempts at an iv, I didn't care much. Hahaha. And Apparently took all of about 10 minutes! I woke up and said "already?" And then promptly fell back asleep. Turns out I have a real mild case of gastritis (reflux) which is weird since I never have problems or have the actual feeling of reflux. I must not have anything else, as all they told me dad was gastritis.

I know!!! It's crazy!!! I go from doubt to fear to excitement. I keep telling myself all the benefits and my daughter is such a cheerleader for me, which helps a lot. It is getting closer n closer and I feel obsessed because I keep making lists of what I need for the hospital and for after I get home etc. then I rewrite them. Lol April

I think I'm so excited about all of this, that there isn't room for fear or nerves. I really can't wait to lose some weight and be healthier, and hopefully get rid of my inhaler. YES. IM SO OBSESSED WITH THINKING ABOUT SURGERY. Like, I can't stop reading this message board, talking about it, thinking about it... It's non stop. I need to stop so I can actually learn things at school. Lolz.

I think I'm so excited about all of this, that there isn't room for fear or nerves. I really can't wait to lose some weight and be healthier, and hopefully get rid of my inhaler. YES. IM SO OBSESSED WITH THINKING ABOUT SURGERY. Like, I can't stop reading this message board, talking about it, thinking about it... It's non stop. I need to stop so I can actually learn things at school. Lolz.

So glad everything went well with the scope! I know, I'm up til the wee hours of the morning on the board and googling stuff. I think my friends and family may strangle me beforehand because I won't shut up about it. Lol

Feb. 3 for me. Tampa

So glad everything went well with the scope! I know, I'm up til the wee hours of the morning on the board and googling stuff. I think my friends and family may strangle me beforehand because I won't shut up about it. Lol

Yeah, I finally had to make a mental note to stop talking about it so much. I'm sure y dad and friends are sick of hearing me talk about it. Plus, my best friend was going to have the surgery last year, but her insurance through work won't cover it, so I try not to talk about it around her... She's happy for me, but bummed she's not doing it. I wish she would. We're definitely why each other have gains weight. We're the "go out to dinner" buddies. Haha.

Yeah, I finally had to make a mental note to stop talking about it so much. I'm sure y dad and friends are sick of hearing me talk about it. Plus, my best friend was going to have the surgery last year, but her insurance through work won't cover it, so I try not to talk about it around her... She's happy for me, but bummed she's not doing it. I wish she would. We're definitely why each other have gains weight. We're the "go out to dinner" buddies. Haha.

My sister and closest friend have both had it. My sister was banded over 10 yrs ago in Mexico and had great results. Lost about 130-140 pounds. But her band screwed up and she had to convert to the sleeve so she wouldn't regain. My friend had hers over a year ago and has lost about 140 pounds. At least when we do go out to eat we can all 3 share! Lol

I mainly talk about it with those 2 and what's funny is my sister always asked ME questions even though she's sleeved and I'm not because she knows I'm always on here.

April

My sister and closest friend have both had it. My sister was banded over 10 yrs ago in Mexico and had great results. Lost about 130-140 pounds. But her band screwed up and she had to convert to the sleeve so she wouldn't regain. My friend had hers over a year ago and has lost about 140 pounds. At least when we do go out to eat we can all 3 share! Lol I mainly talk about it with those 2 and what's funny is my sister always asked ME questions even though she's sleeved and I'm not because she knows I'm always on here. April

Oh wow! That's good. I have a friend that had t done in May, and then one of my other bff's sister had it done in May, another bff's sister had it done December 2, and my sister from another mister had it done on dec 3. So kinda te same thing, I've got a few people I can go to with all my questions, that I can't or won't ask here. Haha. But even then, I try not to only talk to them when I have questions about this, because I don't want it to be the basis of our friendship now. But I definitely plan on all of going out with our hot bods, eating our cup of soup, having a good time. Hahahaha.

Sarah