I would love to make some surgery buddies now so we can go through all the pre-op requirements together and stick through surgery and beyond. Anyone else already know their surgery will occur this summer?

My surgery is going to fall in the July or August time frame. Most of this is dependent upon checking all my surgeon's boxes, the rest is dependent upon my financing since I'm self-pay. I'll be getting the sleeve.

I love my surgeon and feel really lucky to have found him. So far the pre-op stuff has gone smoothly, but I am just at the beginning stages. I've scheduled all my evals and classes and attended my first weight loss class last week. I found it to be mildly helpful. It was certainly geared more toward those that hadn't already read through the surgery binder and/or those that had no clue what healthy eating consisted of. I'm hoping future classes focus more on the post-op eating.

My first visit with my PCP about this surgery is next week as that's the soonest I could get in to see her. I'm hoping she'll be supportive as my surgeon knew of her when I told him that's who I see. But if I have to find another PCP so be it.

My first dietician appt is next week and psych eval is the week after that. I only have to get these three meetings out of the way to schedule my surgery. So I'm anxious to get that done!

I'm excited to hear from others along the same timeline as me!

So @ Nourishing Heather, did you have your surgery August 1st and if so, how are you healing? We miss you out here!

17 hours ago, Starr2015 said:

Woke up, less of a cough. Just ear pain. Got dressed in my Slytherin shirt, capris that have got me through a lot, and flip flops. Trying not to freak.

All those with surgery in the next week GOOD LUCK!

How are you doing?

Almost done with pre -op. Surgery is August 13th!!!!!!

On 8/5/2018 at 9:47 AM, insta_adventurer said:

Have you both tried liquid acetaminophen? Rite aid carries it here and it’s their store brand.

I found the taste less offensive and obviously it not being a narcotic means it won’t co tribute to constipation and isn’t addictive. I also doesn’t make you sleepy and dopey (but certainly isn’t as effective for pain as the codeine).

I was discharged and given pills to take. They just told me to space them out. Maybe you can ask for a tablet instead? I was surprised that I didn’t have to break any up. Right now im on 9 pills a day. I never did have a problem with them.

Hi July 30 was my surgery.

No longer scheduled for August 20th The surgeon decided last week he wants me to have another scope to see if my ulcers are healed and there weren't any appointments available before the 20th. So, I have a scope on 8/31 and new surgery date is 9/10. Ugh so frustrating.

54 minutes ago, Natalie B said:

No longer scheduled for August 20th The surgeon decided last week he wants me to have another scope to see if my ulcers are healed and there weren't any appointments available before the 20th. So, I have a scope on 8/31 and new surgery date is 9/10. Ugh so frustrating.

I had the exact same thing.. my ulcer had cleared finally and my new date is 9/13

Hi everyone. My surgery is tomorrow 8-8-18. Feeling a little nervous but also ready to get it over. Good luck and best wishes to everyone

Hi everyone. My surgery is tomorrow 8-8-18. Feeling a little nervous but also ready to get it over. Good luck and best wishes to everyone

Good luck and speedy recovery..

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On 08/07/2018 at 15:28, Dianne737 said:

Hi everyone. My surgery is tomorrow 8-8-18. Feeling a little nervous but also ready to get it over. Good luck and best wishes to everyone

Wishing you well on the start of your new life.

Thank you everyone!!!Hi everyone. My surgery is tomorrow 8-8-18. Feeling a little nervous but also ready to get it over. Good luck and best wishes to everyone

Did that wrong ?. Thank you everyone

On 08/06/2018 at 15:09, Ylime said:

I just noticed we now have over 100 pages of members, support, funny stories, and real world experiences. I love it!

Although the functionality of this board, and it's ridiculous rules drive me crazy.

I'm seriously considering starting my own board. I've even started setting it up as a way to keep busy. If anyone is used to typical message boards you get why the limitations of this site are irritating.

So if anyone wants to be part of the trial group on another site just let me know. Maybe it will take off, maybe it will just be a hobby of mine.

Me please!! Let me know if you need help!

20 hours ago, newmebithebypass said:

Hey guys it’s your favorite weird child checking in I start my preop diet in the morning and I’m officially 3 exact weeks away from surgery the count downs are happening things have been purchased and some food has been prepped to get me thru this week

You have a 3 week pre-op diet????

32 minutes ago, AELdoesRNY said:

On 8/6/2018 at 2:09 PM, Ylime said:

I just noticed we now have over 100 pages of members, support, funny stories, and real world experiences. I love it!

Although the functionality of this board, and it's ridiculous rules drive me crazy.

I'm seriously considering starting my own board. I've even started setting it up as a way to keep busy. If anyone is used to typical message boards you get why the limitations of this site are irritating.

So if anyone wants to be part of the trial group on another site just let me know. Maybe it will take off, maybe it will just be a hobby of mine.

Me please!! Let me know if you need help!

Of course you - We'll be connected on every form of social media there is!! lol

Come join me: http://bariatricsupport.proboards.com/