Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Any April/May 2016 sleevers?



Recommended Posts

Just approved this week! Yeah! April 11 surgery date. Start two week pre-op diet on Monday.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled for May 2nd and I'm most nervous about the pre-op diet. My wife is getting her's on April 11th so I guess I'll get to see what it is like before I go in. My sister had her gastric sleeve done 2 years ago and she looks amazing; which is why I decided to get mine done.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

May 10th!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

April 6th for me. I do not qualify for my insurance to pay for it (36BMI but no comorbidities). So I am self-pay. After A LOT of research, I opted to go to Mexico. I started my 14 day pre-op diet. Can't say I'm enjoying it - but I enjoy being fat a whole lot less, so......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey sweet caroline midwest......im tentative in the states for APRIL 5th waiting for peer to peer on Monday my insurance denied me 2x and the reason is BMI not hi enough 35 or 36 i forgot but i have the lapband and my weight is creeping back up but not FAST enough for insurance purposes. i think it is STUPID if the band failed you and you had lost all the weight that you were suppose too and then the band doesn't work anymore it should be an automatic approval .... there is documented proof that i worked my band like a beast we did good together until i got horrible reflux and heartburn so its useless and useless plus eating = gaining... so monday my doc and insurance doc battle it out whoever wins will determine where i get it done lolol im set for April 5 in the states but im approved with dr. Illan in Mexico just waaiting for the approve or denial.. but im having my surgery in APRIL no matter where..


who's doing yours in Mexico...??


we gotta do what we gotta do .... im just tired of waiting..

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery date is April 13th! Not nervous yet. I've done a lot of research and watched a lot of YouTube about VSG. Now my wife, on the other hand, is very nervous.

Almost a month ago I was so nervous and had so many questions that I almost backed out. I talked to my PCP at a Dr's appointment and she put me at ease. What really made me realize that I was making the right decision was when I found out that one of the surgeons wives that performs VSG on a regular basis had the sleeve and thinks that it is the absolute best decision that she's ever made. At that point, I said, lets do it!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello all,

I am scheduled for surgery 5/3/16 and was hoping to find some other people scheduled in April or May to keep in touch with for mutual support.

5/18!!!!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery is scheduled for 16th May. I could have opted for 1st April but I needed additional time to get together the gap fees. I don't know how it works in the US but here in Australia there's a gap between what the Health Cover pays and the total fees. I'm very nervous about it all on account of my age, I am 67. I'm 5' 4" and weigh 110 kgs, about 240 lbs. My surgeon wants me to get to 65 to 70 kgs which just seems to be a joke at the moment. I can't remember the last time I was 70 kgs. I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, my greatest hope is that my diabetes goes into remission.

I'm scheduled for May 18... just need to meet with other surgeons, pre-op class, my pre-op exam, labs... so I have to jump thru 3 more hoops until "my new journey" 43 yr old female with a BMI 37.8, 236lbs, 66 inches tall, heart disease with open heart surgery @40, sleep apnea, HTN, gout... I need this sleeve to save my life... good luck and Godspeed with your journey...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My surgery is scheduled for 16th May. I could have opted for 1st April but I needed additional time to get together the gap fees. I don't know how it works in the US but here in Australia there's a gap between what the Health Cover pays and the total fees. I'm very nervous about it all on account of my age, I am 67. I'm 5' 4" and weigh 110 kgs, about 240 lbs. My surgeon wants me to get to 65 to 70 kgs which just seems to be a joke at the moment. I can't remember the last time I was 70 kgs. I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, my greatest hope is that my diabetes goes into remission.

I'm scheduled for May 18... just need to meet with other surgeons, pre-op class, my pre-op exam, labs... so I have to jump thru 3 more hoops until "my new journey" 43 yr old female with a BMI 37.8, 236lbs, 66 inches tall, heart disease with open heart surgery @40, sleep apnea, HTN, gout... I need this sleeve to save my life... good luck and Godspeed with your journey...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App

You've been through so much already, but this procedure should put you on the road to improved health and fitness. I'll be thinking of you on the 18th of May.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

April will be upon us in just a few hours and I know there are several people who are having their surgery tomorrow. Good luck with the first day of the rest of your lives, wishing you health and happiness.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

      · 2 replies
      1. AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

    • BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×