Hi all, I joined this forum in 2011 anticipating surgery, but my employer's insurance would not approve, but then I came down with leukemia and that totally shot it out of the Water. But I am back and hope it will be happening before the end of the year, with Medicare since I had to stop working.

I am looking for anyone who has been sleeved or going to be for support and encouragement.

I hope some will pick this group to communicate with others.

Welcome @@Jovie62!

@@Kathy812 , glad you had it checked out & even more glad that all is good! What a relief- you must feel lighter???? & you're welcome

I have been approved! That's the good news... The other news (trying not to call it bad) is that my surgeon will be off during spring break which is when I have been saying, since June, I wanted to have it done. Wish she would have said something at the preliminary visit when I told her this. Trying to stay positive but I am disappointed. I teach which makes things hard. I don't want to wait until May.

@@LisaGB, congrats on getting approved! So sorry you have to wait, I can only imagine how frustrating that must be.

Well, let's put a good spin on the later news...having surgery during the summer gives you longer to heal. Spring break may not have been enough time, does that help?

Thanks @@Kathy812! What you say is true.

My surgery date is March 25! Can't wait!

My surgery date is March 25! Can't wait!

congratulations! It will be here before you know it

So excited for you LisaGB!!! Just think how you will feel by summer!!! Congratulations. And don't forget to take photos along the way...once a week is good....you will be so amazed when you look back.

Edited February 6, 201511 yr by Queen of Crop

So excited for you LisaGB!!! Just think how you will feel by summer!!! Congratulations. And don't forget to take photos along the way...once a week is good....you will be so amazed when you look back.

I hadn't thought of taking pictures each week. This is such an exciting journey!

My surgery date is March 25! Can't wait!

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Congratulations on your date & not too far away!!

Thanks! @@SimplySue!

@Queenofcrop I have very few pics of myself. I don't like looking at myself. Hopefully that will change...

I got my prep diet. 10 days of low calorie, low sugar but not all liquid. Feeling good about that.

@Queenofcrop I have very few pics of myself. I don't like looking at myself. Hopefully that will change...

I got my prep diet. 10 days of low calorie, low sugar but not all liquid. Feeling good about that.

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Take some pics of yourself. Crop you head off if necessary. The visual changes will be crazy motivating to you, and to others. Best of luck!

I got my psych clearance! My EGD is next Friday, then the nutritional class is the 25th! Only a matter of time now, whenever UHC approves the surgery. Hope it's soon.

Approved !! Waiting to hear from nurse about date to meet with surgeon and attend a full day class. Then date will be set. Hope March is my magic month !!