Surgery in September

[_Brooke_ 45]

When did you start this process if I may ask? I have my first appt with the surgeon on Friday and am curious about how long it takes to get to surgery.

I'm not sure if your asking me but I have had to do my 6 month doctor supervised diet. I'm in month 5 of the 6. I met with my surgeon recently to go over everything and set all of my appointments (psych, dietitian, etc). He stated I would have surgery at the end of August or beginning September. I'm sooo READY! How about you? Where are you in the process?

[Jenaenae84 118]

I forgot I had two just add both and I'll accept on the one I use

[Jenaenae84 118]

I saw surgeon in March did all my test and psych saw dietitian and 6 support group meetings as well Aug will be my 6 months. It all depends on Insurance and what the require. It goes pretty fast after you have done all the requirements and it's approved also sometimes the doctor wants you to lose a certain amount before surgery mine didn't give me a number just put me on a pre op diet.

[sweettooth2015 171]

Any updates I'm still waiting for approval but date of service given at submission is 9/21

[LoggedOutForGood 233]

Hi Everyone! My surgery date is September 2! Always looking for new friends

[LadyReyven 25]

Sept 15th here. I can't wait!

[gpmed 623]

I'm scheduled for Sept. 21! Feel free to add me as a friend!

[sweettooth2015 171]

Just sent you a message

[emiko_oz 62]

Surgery scheduled Sept 11

So excited !!!

[drmeow 323]

Mine is scheduled for Sept 9 - exactly 2 weeks from today!

I don't have to do a liquid diet prep, just supposed to be continuing to eat well up until surgery. However, I've been having a few food funerals

[Jenaenae84 118]

I can't have mine until Oct 5th now I have my pre op class Sept 22nd I was told not to lose anymore weight until I have surgery. I have been having food funerals as well and still not gained any weight iv cut back on Protein until I have surgery also. I have gave my self a few cheat days and I know it's not the best thing but iv not gone to crazy and my weight has stayed the same as long as I stay active I think I'll be okay.

[toasty 371]

@@emiko_oz I am Sept. 11 as well!

My Dr. only requires 5 days pre-op liquid diet, but I have decided I am going to start 10 days before, so I am starting it next Tuesday. I can't wait for the surgery (that sounds crazy, right?).

[Jenaenae84 118]

I don't have to do the five day liquid diet. I only have to do it one day. My doctor just requires me to do a pre op class 2 weeks before surgery. Iv been told not to lose any more weight so anything more then a day would be too much for me.

Edited August 26, 2015 by Jenaenae84

[emiko_oz 62]

I'm pretty excited !! My first appt was Aug 19. ( I'm self pay ) This is moving quickly. Really enjoy reading everyone journey.

[toasty 371]

@@emiko_oz I bet as a self-pay things are going to move really fast for you. No insurance rigamarole to worry about, no insurance authorization, etc. Great decision, I am sure you will be very happy. I was not sure my insurance would pay for it, but if they didn't I had already decided I would self-pay, because the health benefits are so important.