Hello,

I was approved for surgery last Thursday and scheduled the actual surgery date for May 15th. I am beyond excited! I am pleased with how smooth the insurance approval went. It took one day to get an approval so thankfully I did not have to wait. Anyone else have surgery in May? And for those of you who have already had surgery what do I pack in my hospital bag? I am so looking forward to this next chapter in my life.

Hang in there! Up your water consumption. Walk, walk, walk if you can.

Ty

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I was approved two days ago...May 3rd here. Excited and nervous.

I just got my date, May 2!! How are you feeling as it approaches?

1 minute ago, baribetty said:

I just got my date, May 2!! How are you feeling as it approaches?

I am actually feeling pretty nervous! Butterflies in my stomach since two days ago, and I still have 13 days until the surgery. At this rate, I will be hyperventilating with high blood pressure on the day of. I still believe I'm making the right decision, but any time I think about it, I feel nervous.

How are you doing?

I get doubts when I tell people what I'm doing. It seems everyone has to will there expert opinions onto me. cause they know someone who had it and gained all the weight back.. i am nervous about making weight

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On 06/04/2018 at 4:20 AM, dede1118 said:

Hello,

I was approved for surgery last Thursday and scheduled the actual surgery date for May 15th. I am beyond excited! I am pleased with how smooth the insurance approval went. It took one day to get an approval so thankfully I did not have to wait. Anyone else have surgery in May? And for those of you who have already had surgery what do I pack in my hospital bag? I am so looking forward to this next chapter in my life.

Hi, I'm May 2nd. I am going to pack leggings and loose tshirts for daytime. A loose long cardigan if it's cold. Made sure I have comfy undies. I have stretch crop top type bras that pull on over head. Much more comfy than proper wire ones. I have some loose nighties for sleep time. I'll bring a light dressing gown in case I'm worse than I expect first day and not up to dressing. It's nice to have some coverage if nurses and drs in and out. God I hope I get a private room.

I have surgery on May 1 super excited and nervous.

I get doubts when I tell people what I'm doing. It seems everyone has to will there expert opinions onto me. cause they know someone who had it and gained all the weight back.. i am nervous about making weight

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I have not told anyone but my mom husband and doctors no one needs to know

Hi, I'm May 2nd. I am going to pack leggings and loose tshirts for daytime. A loose long cardigan if it's cold. Made sure I have comfy undies. I have stretch crop top type bras that pull on over head. Much more comfy than proper wire ones. I have some loose nighties for sleep time. I'll bring a light dressing gown in case I'm worse than I expect first day and not up to dressing. It's nice to have some coverage if nurses and drs in and out. God I hope I get a private room.

I’m scheduled for May 2nd, too!! I’m thinking about bringing some loose loungewear, and maybe a maxi dress or something. Hopefully we will only be in the hospital for one night! I hadn’t even thought about how many people may be in a room together, I wish I’d asked!
How are you feeling as the day approaches? I feel like I’m living in the twilight zone, like this can’t really be happening!

I have not told anyone but my mom husband and doctors no one needs to know

I’m not telling many people either!

I have surgery on May 1 super excited and nervous.

I’m having mine on the 2nd, and feeling the same way! Let me know if you want to be buddies! [emoji5]

5 hours ago, baribetty said:

I’m scheduled for May 2nd, too!! I’m thinking about bringing some loose loungewear, and maybe a maxi dress or something. Hopefully we will only be in the hospital for one night! I hadn’t even thought about how many people may be in a room together, I wish I’d asked!
How are you feeling as the day approaches? I feel like I’m living in the twilight zone, like this can’t really be happening!

That's a good idea on dresses. I will pack a coupon loose swing dresses I have. Often hospital rooms are hot. I am nervous but excited to start my weight loss journey. I have some photos near my fridge of when I was size 8-10 to keep in mind how good it will be to slim down if I'm struggling at any point.

Hello,
I was approved for surgery last Thursday and scheduled the actual surgery date for May 15th. I am beyond excited! I am pleased with how smooth the insurance approval went. It took one day to get an approval so thankfully I did not have to wait. Anyone else have surgery in May? And for those of you who have already had surgery what do I pack in my hospital bag? I am so looking forward to this next chapter in my life.

Congrats, that is soooo exciting!!! I had mine about 3 weeks ago! I would recommend packing the loosest stretchy pants you can find. Anything hugging your tummy will feel worse then you will already feel. Good luck! [emoji5]

5 hours ago, baribetty said:

I’m scheduled for May 2nd, too!! I’m thinking about bringing some loose loungewear, and maybe a maxi dress or something. Hopefully we will only be in the hospital for one night! I hadn’t even thought about how many people may be in a room together, I wish I’d asked!
How are you feeling as the day approaches? I feel like I’m living in the twilight zone, like this can’t really be happening!

That's a good idea on dresses. I will pack a coupon loose swing dresses I have. Often hospital rooms are hot. I am nervous but excited to start my weight loss journey. I have some photos near my fridge of when I was size 8-10 to keep in mind how good it will be to slim down if I'm struggling at any point.

So so happy for you. My own journey shifts back into gear on the 25th and I hope to join you next month. I would love to be your surgery buddy twin.[emoji2] I've been seeking mine since August 2015, long story I hope to conclude soon.

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Mines on the 25th as well !!! I’m staring to feel the anxiety [emoji38]