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?

My surgery is scheduled for August 1st, 2017. I got the approval from Cigna two weeks ago. I am 37 and monther of one handsome boy! I am excited a I am scared as the same time.

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I think it is normal to feel scared some what. This is something we have not been thru. I have been overweight my entire life, so although the change will be good, it is still change.

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I think it is normal to feel scared some what. This is something we have not been thru. I have been overweight my entire life, so although the change will be good, it is still change.

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Yes. Thank you for your response. My current weight is 352lbs, with a BMI of 61.5. I am planning to have my gastric sleeve soo. However, I heard a lot of post-op complications such as: blood clots, vomiting, anemia, blood pressure ect. That is why I am scared.

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My surgeon informed me that these risk are things to look out for but not as high as with r n y.

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Just found out today that Cigna approved my surgery and we scheduled it for August 16th.
I am so ready.

Congrats! They submitted mine on the 21nd and I received a letter yesterday that they asked Dr for more information. I called doctor today and they said they already submitted. Fingers crossed!

On ‎6‎/‎22‎/‎2017 at 7:11 PM, harmonylynn said:

Hey there, JUST got my surgery date today! August 9th SO EXCITED for this!! Wishing goodness to everyone!!

I'm having my surgery on August 9th as well! Hope things go well and hope to hear updates after surgery! Good luck!!

I am over the moon excited! Congrats on setting your date!!

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August 3rd here...I'm really excited

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I am sure!! Hoping July will fly by! Congrats on setting a day!

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I'm starting to make a shopping list for the pre-op and post-op diet. My surgeon is having me on a liquid diet for two weeks before and after. Anyone else have the same diet plan for a month? Any suggestions on what your stocking up on for Aug?

I'll be on a liquid diet for two weeks before and then up to day 20 post op. I'll be stocking up on jello, SF pudding, yogurt, Crystal light, protein shakes and SF popsicles. I also bought the clear premier fruit punch drink and a protein broth powder (haven't tried either yet) and am trying to find an unflavored protein powder. And even though I don't like it, I bought some unsweetened applesauce.

Hello briski, yeah I think ill be doing a lot of those options for after the surgery. But from my understanding, jello, pudding, and popsicles don't count as part of the liquid diet. So I won't be able to use them pre-op :/

August 1st and mix between excitement and nerves,,

Just curious as to everyone's starting weight and how much if any you needed to lose before surgery.

Hello briski, yeah I think ill be doing a lot of those options for after the surgery. But from my understanding, jello, pudding, and popsicles don't count as part of the liquid diet. So I won't be able to use them pre-op :/

That stinks. I know I can't have pudding pre op but I can have everything post, except for the day before surgery and days 1-6, which are clear liquids only.

Just curious as to everyone's starting weight and how much if any you needed to lose before surgery.