Hi I'm a 34 yr old mom of two young kids and my surgery is scheduled for August 2017! Im excited and super nervous at the same time. Just wanted to see if anyone else was getting surgery in August too?

2 hours ago, Renee1096 said:

Hi I'm new here! I'm a college student and I'm 20 years old. I've set my surgery date which is August 2nd however I'm having major second thoughts I thought if I could join this website maybe I can get some good advice. So I'm supposed to be on my two week pre op diet I'm five days in and haven't started becuase I had every intentions on backing out on the surgery. Today I woke up and I'm battling between getting the surgery and not getting it. I just keep thinking on the negative out comes such as my 21st birthday is coming up I won't be able to do anything and I'm just super bummed about that also I can't lie I really do like food and I'm just thinking I'll never be able to go out with my boyfriend and eat again and I just keep battling with this and have no idea what to do! Any suggestions?

I'll admit that my immediate reaction to your post was "she's not ready yet." I don't know if I'm correct; I don't know your whole story. At the very least, I'll definitely echo the advice to be completely honest with your surgeon. This is a big step and reservations are natural, but maybe it really isn't something you're ready for. What else have you tried? Have you seen a psychologist for counseling? There are a ton of people (no pun intended) on here who are very happy they've had this surgery . . . and I'm sure it's the right step for ME, but my situation is not yours (and definitely my age isn't).

Good luck . . . decide what's right for you and do that. If not now, maybe in a month or a year or five years, WLS might be right.

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Edited July 24, 20179 yr by Renee1096

My surgery date will be Aug 21st. I am nervous, excited, and a little scared. I am looking forward to cleaning out my closet!

My surgery date will be Aug. 10th. I just got clearance from my cardiologist this morning. I'm looking forward to getting off some of my medications and hopefully getting rid of sleep apnea.

Where are all those from that are having surgery on Aug 2? I live in Hot Springs Village, AR

I'm from Columbus, GA

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Mine is set for August 25! Feeling much like the rest of you with a mix of nervousness and excitement. Trying to keep my urge for 'food funerals' under control too so that I can get in the right headspace for this change!

My surgery is set for the VERY end of August, the 31st to be exact! Believe it or not, I am not nervous at all.. I have put my wallet in Jail so I can't buy any clothes I booked my vacation for the week before so I can be relaxed and ready to go.

Im super EXCITED to get this done and start my new journey. Still trying to lay out the logistics of how to fuel when I run. But I sure I will figure it all out as the time goes on! But any information will help.

Good luck to all those starting their journey this month.

Well, I just became another August Sleever---that is as long as my insurance approves!!! I am 65 and am married, but no kids except for my spoiled rotten kitty. As with the others I am super excited and super nervous---I have only had simple procedures before, never really surgery. Gulp!!!

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for insurance approval if you've jumped thru all the right hoops?

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2 minutes ago, LoonCoveKid said:

Well, I just became another August Sleever---that is as long as my insurance approves!!! I am 65 and am married, but no kids except for my spoiled rotten kitty. As with the others I am super excited and super nervous---I have only had simple procedures before, never really surgery. Gulp!!!

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for insurance approval if you've jumped thru all the right hoops?

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Depends on your insurance.... But normally it's between 7 - 10 Business Days. I work in the medical field that's how I know! lol. Good Luck and congrats on your new journey.

Depends on your insurance.... But normally it's between 7 - 10 Business Days. I work in the medical field that's how I know! lol. Good Luck and congrats on your new journey.

Great to know! Thanks!!! My surgery is scheduled for August 17th, so I feel pretty optimistic. And thanks for the good wishes!

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22 hours ago, jenique said:

My surgery date will be Aug 21st. I am nervous, excited, and a little scared. I am looking forward to cleaning out my closet!

Same as me!

My surgery date is august 14th. Congrats and good luck

I am scheduled for August 9th, so excited, the nervousness is still there but going away, I have waited and been preparing so long.

My husband and I are having gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana August 7th. I'm 52 and he's 51.

I'm looking forward to the freedom and improved health for both of us!

I'm scheduled for August 24th

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