I finally got my insurance approval this week and my surgery is scheduled for May 20. If seems SO far away but hoping the time will fly by. I've been trying to adapt my diet to more like it will need to be post-op but find myself eating horribly about once a week. I think it's the food funerals starting. I did really well during the week and had lost 2 pounds this week and then last night after work ate whatever I wanted (it wasn't good). Are others going they this same struggle?

Would love to find people who are anxiously awaiting their May surgery dates and be here to provide support for each other as we start this journey to change our lives!

Sorry for my late response. I'm waiting now for my EGD appointment to be set and sometime today I'm supposed to get all the pre-surgery requriements emailed to me, but I do know there is a 2 week diet I have to to on which I'm told is basically a protein shake for breakfast and lunch and a Lean Cuisine for dinner. Not sure yet if I can have any fruit or veggies throughtout the day yet, but I will let you know! Did you get your info yet? For me, May 13th can't get here soon enough. I'm so ready!!!!

Hi. I don't get any real food on my pre op diet except a couple servings of fruit and some non starchy veg. My appts are on the 23 and 30, so I don't know any more than I did. I'm ready to be on the losers bench!

May 5th For me also~~!! Sooo excited!!

Mine is on the 13th and I'm superstitious, but not enough to change the date. My birthday is on the 28th so getting sleeved will be the best birthday present ever.

My date is on your birthday! May 28th

I can't believe I got bronchitis and my right lung has infection. My doctor put me on a strong antibiotic and steroid. Hopefully I'll feel better before pre-op appt. on April 28.

I can't believe I got bronchitis and my right lung has infection. My doctor put me on a strong antibiotic and steroid. Hopefully I'll feel better before pre-op appt. on April 28.

Oh, no! Hope you're feeling better quick quick quick!

I can't believe I got bronchitis and my right lung has infection. My doctor put me on a strong antibiotic and steroid. Hopefully I'll feel better before pre-op appt. on April 28.

Oh I'm so sorry, I wish you a healthy speedy recovery and best of luck on the 28th

Hello Everyone! I was just approved for surgery, and it is scheduled for May 7th..im actually having the duodenal switch, but that forum is so dead. I've been able to find a wealth of information on this forum.

My surgeon has changed dates on me once again! May 27th looks like the date for now.

My surgeon has changed dates on me once again! May 27th looks like the date for now.

That must be so frustrating! :/

My surgery is scheduled for May 5th! Cinco de Mayo in the hospital instead of at the Mexican restaurant. Still sounds like a good trade. Getting so excited!

I am insurance approved and scheduled for May 19th. I cannot wait to be on the losers bench. I guess May is going to be an exciting month for all of us!!

I am insurance approved and scheduled for May 19th. I cannot wait to be on the losers bench. I guess May is going to be an exciting month for all of us!!

Congrats ...I am May 19th too !!!! Best of Luck !

I am insurance approved and scheduled for May 19th. I cannot wait to be on the losers bench. I guess May is going to be an exciting month for all of us!!

Congrats ...I am May 19th too !!!! Best of Luck !

Best of luck to you also!!

How is everyone preparing? Have you told your friends, family or coworkers. I have told very few people because I don't want anyone giving me added anxiety or reasons not to so it. The people I have told are supportive and that's enough for me.

You guys?

I am also finding it difficult to let people know about my surgery. My surgery date is May 3 and I havent told anyone except my hubby and my mom. Granted I know eventually everyone will find out because my mother couldn't keep her mouth shut even if her life depended on it (lol) but just dont want to deal with all of the judgmental criticism until the surgery is over and done with. In the past when I have mentioned vsg to friends and family their reply is always the same "just work out and watch what you eat", which I find hilarious because I have been doing that for years. Loose gain loose gain ect... all the while being miserable. Either I was miserable because I felt like I was starving or I was miserable because I was eating

and felt guilty over it. I cant wait to have this done!! I am so excited and I really cant deal with anyone stealing my joy, so Im not telling anyone. (yet)

Got a call from my Surgeon's office changing my day from May 22nd to May 20th. When I got home there was a letter in the mail saying that the insurance only approved me tor 1 night in the hospital. That's scary! I am having a hernia repair as well as a lower esophageal sphincter repair and the sleeve. I haven't quite freaked out yet, but I'm on the verge.

I got the same letter from BCBS. I was going to call surgeon's office just to check, but I kind of figured it was like skellertx says. The default is 1 day.