I started the surgical process in August 2015, I am currently checking off all of the requirements set forth by my insurance company for surgery and I am looking at actually rolling into the OR in January.

So, who is with me? I know I'm not the only one at this stage of the game.....anyone else looking to have surgery in January/February 2016 ?

Hi butterfly, it looks like I may have a February surgery too. I, like you, was also originally disappointed in the six month wait. Now, I am glad, so that I can get started with some new habits to help me on my journey after surgery.

If you are looking to slim down and improve your overall appearance, then it is important that you choose the best weight loss program suitable to your needs and condition. However, you may find it somewhat confusing and overwhelming finding the right program that suits you considering the number of choices available.

I just recently had my 2nd check in son only 4 more to go. I basically stayed the same but am proud of that as I also quit smoking and I figured I would gain! But it was a learning lesson for me as just counting calories didn't work so now I'm concentrating on carbs and will see how that works out this next month.

Hi, everyone. I'm new to this site and expect to have revision from band to bypass in Jan / Feb. I'm started the 6 month nutrition on Jun 30 - and just completed all the other hoops except cardiac clearance.

My big news is that last Friday, 9.26.2015, I gave up a 50 year diet Coke habit cold turkey. I am 63 and started at 13. The only other time I quit for a significant length of time was for 3 months with the lap band and 9 months with pregnancy.

I have decided that this 6 month NUT period is like being pregnant with the new me. Putting me first is new to me, and I am very proud of myself.

Looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you!

I've got two PCP monitored weight loss appointments left and I finished my psych eval. Which was the last of the program related hurdles.

It's getting close. It's getting real and I'm getting a little scared.

Edited October 5, 201510 yr by ButtercupBubbles

I am scheduled for bypass Jan 20th! I wish it were earlier! So scared !!! I hope I don't back out !

Happy to hear everyone is chugging along towards January!

I have completed all of my surgical requirements except for the remainder of my nutritionist appointments. October is my 3rd nutritionist appointment so I'm almost half way there! ????

I got weighed at my pcps office and the scale said 280 I was so happy I know its high but I'm down 8 pounds in 8 weeks

If everything goes as I hope I will vsg/rny in January 2016

I have my consultation scheduled. I'm so dang nervous I may have to be on supervised diet. Idk if my heart can handle it. I have been actively trying to loose since April 2015. Sigh 10 pounds down is all I get. :(

Fingers crossed

I just got my tentative surgery date from the office. If all my ducks are in a row, I'll be having RNY surgery on the 16th!

Congrats bubbles!

I have had my 3rd Nutritionist appointment so I am half way there! Come on January!!!!

I am scheduled for bypass Jan 20th! I wish it were earlier! So scared !!! I hope I don't back out !

Congrats! Super excited for you!!!!

If everything goes as I hope I will vsg/rny in January 2016

I have my consultation scheduled. I'm so dang nervous I may have to be on supervised diet. Idk if my heart can handle it. I have been actively trying to loose since April 2015. Sigh 10 pounds down is all I get. :(

Fingers crossed

You can do this! I have the same problem with not being able to lose any meaningful weight....

I got weighed at my pcps office and the scale said 280 I was so happy I know its high but I'm down 8 pounds in 8 weeks

8 pounds is a start! 8 pounds less than a few weeks ago!!!!

Glad to hear everyone is moving forward! I'm chugging along....all my pre op requirements completed ... Has my 4th Nutritionist appointment this month so 4 down,2 more to go before surgery!!!!

I have even scheduled my appointment with my primary for my pre op clearance ....come on January!!!

Edited November 6, 201510 yr by Nurse_Lenora