So idk my surgery date yet i just know in October. ...

What are your dates and progress so far

I know every surgeon is different and requires different test, but what are the basic test you have to do besides blood test & EKG?

I had a chest x ray done, blood work, I had to get cardio clearance from my specialist, I had a physical done, and an endoscopy. I look at it as I would rather them do all the tests to make sure I could make it rather then find out in the end! Lol

Had mine on the 14/6/14, in Jordan....and on my way to kenya...feeling a lot better today...tea works wonders

I know every surgeon is different and requires different test, but what are the basic test you have to do besides blood test & EKG?

My ins required 6 month PCP visits, cardiologist visit (don't know what u do with him), pulmonary function test, EKG, psychiatrist visit, EDG, Nutrician visit, support group for Nutrician and a exercise meeting where u do ride dif machines. Wow oh and a lot of blood work and X-ray. Hope that helps, they are all not bad to do.

Good Luck

I have to ask, one I my op sites pretty much hurts, not the one with the tube, but the other side....it's been getting hard and painful...could be because I sleep on that side

Who is doing your surgery? Mine is August 20 with Dr. Garcia.

Dr Illan is doing mines July 22

Hello. This is my second post and I was sleeved this morning. My pain in recovery was intense under my ribs and I was nauseated too. But I got meds for that and it's not bad. I'm a 3 on a 10 scale of pain. I've been walking around the unit floor and have done 11 Laps. I wanted to say that when I made the decision my first appointment was May 14th and here I am sleeved. My insurance was not going to cover no matter what so I was a private pay which made the process so fast. I wish you all well for your ongoing journey. I lost my oldest son at age 18 three years ago. I have 3 adopted children at home 5, 6 & 6. Pllus a 15 year old. I'm doing this for me, to be a better mom for them.

Got my surgery date today!!!! July 7th! It's going to come so fast and I cannot wait to finally start this new journey(:

I finally have my initial consult appointment. It will be June 30th. The weight management insurance requirement is all online, they said. Even the registered dietitian. I have no idea how that works... But, I can start that the same day. And that's for 3 months. I'll schedule my psych eval for after that appt. I'm excited

I had my preop appointment last week and scheduled surgery July 3rd! whew I can't hardly contain myself! I've been on liquids for 3 weeks now and had a rough start but figured some stuff out once I got past the headaches. I have been stressed out and nervous the whole time until last week and I know how the uncertainty can make you crazy, thank goodness for support and information, this site helps. I think that everyone is different and the more you have to lose the longer we have to do the liquids. But I've lost 50 lbs preop and I am highly motivated towards success! Good luck everyone.

My Dr. requires your Gall Bladder be removed, I don't know if this is typical, I had my EKG and Labs done and will have to have an endoscopy day of surgery, they told me I will be pretty doped up by that point.

I getting anxious to at least get the consult over with! I am ready to start getting what I think I will need the first couple of weeks, but I must have lost some good sense I already have $200 of stuff picked out at an online nutrition place, another $250 at Amazon. Most probably way to much of what I won't need. (Protein powders,Protein drinks, vitamins etc)

How much are you planning on spending on your pre-op and post-op groceries & vitamins?

I getting anxious to at least get the consult over with! I am ready to start getting what I think I will need the first couple of weeks, but I must have lost some good sense I already have $200 of stuff picked out at an online nutrition place, another $250 at Amazon. Most probably way to much of what I won't need. (Protein powders,Protein drinks, vitamins etc) How much are you planning on spending on your pre-op and post-op groceries & vitamins?

I have spend about $200 or so including protein, vitamins, broth, and nutribullet.

Hello. Surgery date July 27th in Thialand!! Nervous but ready

I'm 32 from Texas 5'2, 250lbs, supposed to have my surgery July 21st..So nervous but excited..I know all the tests n labs get tiring so hope it all goes well for you guys. We're about to start our journey to a new life Thank God!

where in Texas I am in Dallas. Surgery on the 30th.

I'm 32 from Texas 5'2, 250lbs, supposed to have my surgery July 21st..So nervous but excited..I know all the tests n labs get tiring so hope it all goes well for you guys. We're about to start our journey to a new life Thank God!

where in Texas I am in Dallas. Surgery on the 30th.

I am a nurse as well currently working in Doha, Qatar. I am 5'3 and 260lbs. I am having my surgery in Thailand. I have completed all the required testing and I am just waiting on my surgery date to come!! Very nervous and excited. Hope we can exchange information and experiences.