Can we start a support group?

Congratulations! I also have a surgery date of July 15. Definitely interested in getting a group of us together who are having surgery the same date.

Lisalovesvegas I think we should I would love to my 2 week diet starts July 1 and I'm leaving for vacation July 2 coming back on the 5 of July

Blue Shield of California just approved me, so I'll have a July date. Just waiting for the phone call from the surgeon's office to confirm dates. WOOHOO! I was originally told that I needed to do a 6-month medically supervised diet, so I thought it would be November, but Blue Shield CA changed their policy and no longer requires that. I started the process on 4/16/15 and am almost there. I'd love to hang out with the July cool crowd for support, @@Tshane and @LISALOVESVEGAS.

Congratulations, cusoon! That is awesome! Let us know when you get your date. The more the merrier!

How about July 23rd? Close enough? We could make it a "Late July Surgery Support Club" or something. I just got my date last week and I am THRILLED! Could have had surgery in APril, but changed Drs and this Dr, tho MUCH better, supports the idea that Medicare may want 4 months of weigh ins. I backed it up to my first check up for referral with the PCP on March 31st when she weighed me and the last weigh in with the PCP will be July 2nd. So 2 weeks or so after that I get the surgery.

My Dr hasn't said yet if she wants me on pre surgery diet, like liquids only etc - has yours??? She just suggested I try to lose 5-8 more lb. I did it! I am UNDER 200 for the first time in months! Was 214 when I started this idea in February and have lost 15 since then! Mostly tho cuz I have GI issues making my stomach unhappy and it hurts to eat. The Dr will be removing my hiatal hernia while she's in there .

Hey I just read that it's "routine" to remove the gall bladder during Bariatric Surgery - have you heard this? The DR hasnt said anything about it other than "do you still have yours?" Cuz apparently we will be prone to gallstones (YUK!) afterwards so they remove the gall bladder just in case. Guess we don't need it...

How are you all feeling about this surgery upcoming now @ mid-end of July? Nervous ? Excited? Having 2nd thoughts? OR all the above?

Let's talk!

GottabeME* - sounds great! My doctor hasn't said anything about the gall bladder, but maybe that is because he has noticed in my records that I had mine removed a long time ago. I have heard somewhere that it is routine, but as always, each doctor has their own way of doing things. I go to the NUT on June 30th to get my 2 week pre-op diet. From what I have heard, it consists of the clinic's Protein bars, Protein shakes and a small protein/vegetable dinner. I am somewhat apprehensive but more excited. I know this sounds stupid but I keep thinking, what if the surgery doesn't work and I've gone through all of this for a very small weight loss.

I'm on the 14th- got all my pre op instructions yesterday. Definitely will need support here!!!

You got it, ohjul! We will all get through this together!

Hi all. My date is set for July 20 and as with some of you, a little fear,anxiety yet still very excited! Hope to join the July group if I can? Support is definitely needed! Also, thanks for mentioning the gallbladder issue. Never heard it nor has the doc said anything.

I love it! WE can call ourselves the Cool Losers or something with COOL in it,being one of the hottest months of summer ! WHy not!?!? We all need support!

AS to LisaLovesVegas (BTW I'm going there in November! - a post op get together with an old BF! hee hee hee) I don't think it will NOT be worth it if all I hear is right - that they wouldve /couldve /shouldve done this earlier! it seems as long as you have the motivation to lose, to stick to the hi Protein, low carb diet, and drink Water, and exercise, all those things we SHOULD be doing anyway, you WILL lose the weight AND keep it off too! I know I'll cheat here and thee but the recent Diabetes Dx scares me so much that I WILL comply! ANd we'll help you too

Edited June 19, 201511 yr by GottaBeME*

Welcome to the group, Tom!

Hey all, a group is a great idea! I would offer to set it up but I'm technically challenged! How about Cool Beginnings! Our goal is similar to the movie Cool Runnings - finding something within us to aspire too. Just my thoughts.

Hey all, a group is a great idea! I would offer to set it up but I'm technically challenged! How about Cool Beginnings! Our goal is similar to the movie Cool Runnings - finding something within us to aspire too. Just my thoughts.

Thanks Lisa, thrilled I found the site.

My surgery is set for July 15th. I could set up a private Facebook group for all of us if anybody is interested.

Edited June 19, 201511 yr by Kaye21

I'm so excited for everyone congratulations to the wonderful group of July I'm excited and let's get the beginning to our new life started....

Kaye21 I think that would be a great idea