Just got word it looks like I will be going to surgery the week of Oct 12th! The news literally brought me to tears!! I do one more Ins. hurdle to get through, but I praying and being optomistic! It's been a long 5 years coming!! I have more research, charting, praying, and seeking help longer than I care to mention lol I really hope this is the next chapter in my life!! Any other Oct surgeries out there??

Hi!! My name is Mary Kate. I am 32 and my date is October 6. I'm in northern va and will be having sleeve with dr Moazzez at fair oaks. I'm a low bmi starting out but a recent sleep apnea diagnosis got me the ok from federal bcbs!

I'm so ready to get this done! Busy now with preop appointments and tests. Excited to get to know y'all!

Officially got a date of 10.19

I'm a special ed teacher, I'm doing 1st week off and possibly half days the 2nd week. Depending upon how I'm feeling.

I'm a teacher too. I'm taking one day shy of two weeks. It will be rough going back, but going to try to sit as much as possible. Yeah right!! Lol

Hi!! My name is Mary Kate. I am 32 and my date is October 6. I'm in northern va and will be having sleeve with dr Moazzez at fair oaks. I'm a low bmi starting out but a recent sleep apnea diagnosis got me the ok from federal bcbs!

I'm so ready to get this done! Busy now with preop appointments and tests. Excited to get to know y'all!

I'm October 6th too!!

October 19th! I'm so excited! We are so close!

Thinner me, it's hard to sit. Having small groups makes somewhat easier for sitting.

MKinNova, I'll be having my surgery in Fair Oaks as well, but it's with Dr. Fitzer.

MKinNova, I'll be having my surgery in Fair Oaks as well, but it's with Dr. Fitzer.

I am Oct. In Fair Oaks too...

Thinner me, it's hard to sit. Having small groups makes somewhat easier for sitting.

I teach first! So I know sitting will be hard! I do a lot of small groups so hope that helps!

MKinNova, I'll be having my surgery in Fair Oaks as well, but it's with Dr. Fitzer.

I am Oct. In Fair Oaks too...

That's cool SleevenChica! Who's your surgeon? When is your surgery?

Thinner me, it's hard to sit. Having small groups makes somewhat easier for sitting.

I teach first! So I know sitting will be hard! I do a lot of small groups so hope that helps!

Yeah it makes it a lot easier.

MKinNova, I'll be having my surgery in Fair Oaks as well, but it's with Dr. Fitzer.

What's your date??

My surgeon is Dr. Halmi. Either 10/7 or 10/14 my paperwork was submitted to insurance today.

I am also on track for bypass on the 12th. I am so excited.

@@"SleevenChica" I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Please let us know how it works out.

I am also on track for bypass on the 12th. I am so excited.

Congratulations on your surgery!

MKinNova, I'll be having my surgery in Fair Oaks as well, but it's with Dr. Fitzer.

When is your surgery?

My date will be Sept 28th! So excited and nervous..