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!

On 7/6/2018 at 5:47 PM, Frustr8 said:

And Frustr8 inches forward, she travelled almost 3 inches today. Hand her a bottle of cold Water, got to keep that hydration up!??

Your emojis crack me up!

15 hours ago, insta_adventurer said:

I am 9 days out and starting to go from nervous to excited! I am doing my best to stick to the pre-op diet. I’d like to shed these last six pounds before surgery and hopefully the pre-op diet will help with that!

I finally formally requested leave from work, as my diet is pretty set in stone, provided that nothing comes up during pre-op testing, which is on Wednesday.

Deep breaths, you'll do fine!

I haven't submitted my time off claim yet...waiting until I make all my payments for the surgery to make sure it's really real. lol

14 hours ago, TX4everLinds said:

I’m hoping for July!

5 hours ago, piacovetto@gmail.com said:

Hi all, I’m new here. Appreciate all your posts.
Date for my sleeve is 8-22 YAY!! FINALLY!! Have been trying to get this done for YEARS. Failed the first time due to unexpected financial issues at the very last minute. Now have different insurance so all is well. DID have to start over with regard to all the requirements, appointments, procedures etc. l
Have discovered I am (DUH!) a food addict-been in denial all my life. Working on coming to grips with that and collecting tools to fight that battle with...don’t want to be my own worst enemy post op. Best wishes to all!! Looking forward to sharing the journey ???

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

pia - I'm in August as well.

MEMBER LIST: www.tinyurl.com/summerwls

3 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

Tah Dah Tah Dah, tis me! I have news, news of great importance to announce. ON TUESDAY JULY 17 2018 AT 11:15AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME , ME,FRUSTR8 the GREAT WILL BE MEETING WITH BRADLEY. NEEDLEMAN MD. This is my presurgical ?consultation and I AM ENTERING THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! Yippee Skippy Whoop Whoop, I'm gonna get MY❤ SURGERY! No tears, No fears just sheer unbridled JOY. My mantra has changed from RNY in July or I Cry to RnY in July-Baby✈ Just watch ME fly!

Wooo Hooo - Congrats!!

39 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

Welcome back Ylime!

25 minutes ago, Crcountry said:

Welcome back Ylime

Thanks Ladies!

Ok - I think I'm caught up!

Since the member list is getting really long, I've updated it to put the completed surgeries in a separate column.

We have so many completed surgeries - I can't wait to hear how it's going for everyone!

Has anyone heard anything from Em_Jay75? I don't think she has been here for a wk or two and was to have surgery last wk.

Hi! I haven’t been here for a while. My date kept changing and now my surgery is TOMORROW. I’m hoping it’s a successful lap band removal revision to the sleeve. If not, just having the band out will be a great relief. Although, I’m hoping they can do both in one surgery. Anxiety has really been driving me a little crazy as I’ve had many insurance issues (they didn’t approve my hospital, now at a hospital I’ve never been seen at.) Today I’m on full clear liquids and cleansing... it stinks but my mind is on the surgery so I’m not concentrating too hard on hunger.

23 minutes ago, CKap10 said:

Hi! I haven’t been here for a while. My date kept changing and now my surgery is TOMORROW. I’m hoping it’s a successful lap band removal revision to the sleeve. If not, just having the band out will be a great relief. Although, I’m hoping they can do both in one surgery. Anxiety has really been driving me a little crazy as I’ve had many insurance issues (they didn’t approve my hospital, now at a hospital I’ve never been seen at.) Today I’m on full Clear Liquids and cleansing... it stinks but my mind is on the surgery so I’m not concentrating too hard on hunger.

Good luck tomorrow.Hoping everything goes well for you ?

34 minutes ago, Chrisb428 said:

Has anyone heard anything from Em_Jay75? I don't think she has been here for a wk or two and was to have surgery last wk.

I have not and I just stalked her profile, she hasn't posted in awhile.

So @Em_Jay75 - Let us know how you're doing!!!

52 minutes ago, CKap10 said:

Hi! I haven’t been here for a while. My date kept changing and now my surgery is TOMORROW. I’m hoping it’s a successful lap band removal revision to the sleeve. If not, just having the band out will be a great relief. Although, I’m hoping they can do both in one surgery. Anxiety has really been driving me a little crazy as I’ve had many insurance issues (they didn’t approve my hospital, now at a hospital I’ve never been seen at.) Today I’m on full Clear Liquids and cleansing... it stinks but my mind is on the surgery so I’m not concentrating too hard on hunger.

Welcome back! I updated your date on the member list.

5 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

Tah Dah Tah Dah, tis me! I have news, news of great importance to announce. ON TUESDAY JULY 17 2018 AT 11:15AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME , ME,FRUSTR8 the GREAT WILL BE MEETING WITH BRADLEY. NEEDLEMAN MD. This is my presurgical ?consultation and I AM ENTERING THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! Yippee Skippy Whoop Whoop, I'm gonna get MY❤ SURGERY! No tears, No fears just sheer unbridled JOY. My mantra has changed from RNY in July or I Cry to RnY in July-Baby✈ Just watch ME fly!

Congratulations!!!!!!

Well, this is where I'm at. Counting down the days to the pre-op diet and starting to make my shopping list of protein drinks. Yippee (sarcasm included).

I start the pre op diet Wednesday! Surgery the 25 of July! Getting a little nervous!!

On 07/09/2018 at 17:57, Dixie Jo said:

I start the pre op diet Wednesday! Surgery the 25 of July! Getting a little nervous!!

Hi! I start my liquid pre-op Wednesday too. I have surgery on the 25th. I’m so excited to finally be here. My surgery has been pushed back twice!