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!

38 minutes ago, MN_Meg770 said:

I am having RnY on July 23 in St. Paul, MN.

Welcome! I've added you to the member list too!

23 minutes ago, Ylime said:

Welcome! I've added you to the member list too!

Thanks!! Happy to be a part of the club

4 hours ago, Chrisb428 said:

I feel like Im never gonna finish the process....

I know what you mean. I’m in the home stretch and it still feels like it’s taking forever. I just want my date. I am happy that I had to diet since February 1st. I’ve learned a lot from my team and I’ve list weight so less to lose after surgery.

You will get there. Take away as much info from the providers you see during that time. Get things you will need after surgery. Good luck to you. ?

1 minute ago, Bellasoo said:

I know what you mean. I’m in the home stretch and it still feels like it’s taking forever. I just want my date. I am happy that I had to diet since February 1st. I’ve learned a lot from my team and I’ve list weight so less to lose after surgery.

You will get there. Take away as much info from the providers you see during that time. Get things you will need after surgery. Good luck to you. ?

Thanks, I started my process in February also. It seemed to be going along until this point. I feel like I'm at a stand still...lol 4/6 done. I'm just being impatient and bratty!

I started mine February 12th. I feel very fortunate that everything has gone so smoothly! I hope everyone gets their dates soon!

Feb 21st was my seminar and then visit 1 the 26th

What are you having?

Just have to loose 8 pounds meet with nutritionist and psych evaluation and I can schedule.... have nutritionists apt on June 13th so I’m excited

Im not sure if u were talking to me or not but im having rny bypass

On 05/23/2018 at 23:24, Chrisb428 said:

Im not sure if u were talking to me or not but im having rny bypass

Yes I was talking to you.

Almost two weeks post op VSG!! Feeling better this week check out my Surgery blog on YouTube through out my whole hospital stay!! Two week post op video coming soon!! Like and subscribe!! Copy link or click ???
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDS8UYKi9Wu1__0j9qJ8rA

Well, YLime, maybe good news in the morning? Cross your fingers and toes for me Everyone.?

Well guys my semi regular check in I go see the nut in a few hours my home scale is basically broken it gives zero consistency so I’ll have to wait til I see the number at the office

11 hours ago, Ylime said:

OK - The surgery date list is up: https://tinyurl.com/SummerWLS

I've sorted the list by date so everyone can find their surgery twin - there are lots of matches! For those that have a time frame in mind but haven't yet scheduled, I've listed your time as tentative. For anyone that has posted but not shared a date yours is listed as TBD.

You can edit your information on this sheet anytime. If I've missed you, you're new, or when you get your surgery date just go into the sheet and add your info!

I have also added a column for surgery type. If you want to share, you can go in and add the type of surgery you're having. I didn't fill this one in for anyone as I know some people don't want to share that info.

*Certainly if anyone doesn't feel comfortable having their info listed, please let me know and I'll remove you (but you'll definitely still be welcome here!).

I'll be placing this link in my signature so everyone can find it easily.

Thank you for putting this together

On 05/24/2018 at 01:52, Frustr8 said:

Well, YLime, maybe good news in the morning? Cross your fingers and toes for me Everyone.?

-crosses fingers, toes, and eyes- good luck!