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 07/09/2018 at 14:24, Ylime said:

Happy Monday! I'm back from vacation and back at work - Blech!

Going to go back through the thread and get caught up!!

Welcome back Emily! Sorry your trip of serenity had to end so quickly. But now is the countdown to your big day ??

On 07/08/2018 at 23:53, 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.

The excitement is very real! Surgery day everyone was kind of looking at me weird because I was giggly and giddy and 0% nervous, lol. Congrats and you’ve got this!

On 07/09/2018 at 00:56, TX4everLinds said:

I’m hoping for July!

Hope you get the date you want!

On 07/09/2018 at 09:10, 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 ???

First of all, congrats on your date! It’s always exciting to get one. Secondly, I feel like the fact that you can admit to the food addiction is brave and a step in the right direction for tackling the problem. I wish you all of the best and be sure to vent to us when things seem hard. We are cheering for you!

On 07/09/2018 at 10:36, Lioness815 said:

It's exciting. I have 3 days of waiting ahead and I can barely stand it. But all is well.

Good luck on Wednesday, I'm sure everything will be fine.

Those 3 days will be up before you know it. Everything goes by so fast! Best wishes!

On 07/09/2018 at 15:29, 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.

Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery! Hope you get what you want!

On 07/09/2018 at 17:09, Ylime said:

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).

Your countdowns are super cute! And that time is going to fly by, I promise you that!

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!!

Exciting! And you’ll be great! See you on the other side in less than 20 days!

On 07/09/2018 at 18:32, Laura7 said:

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!

Congrats!

On 07/09/2018 at 18:48, saygrace said:

i also have surgery the 25th!

It’s always fun to have surgery day buddies! Congrats!

On 07/09/2018 at 20:38, heyprofessor said:

Just got my surgery date! July 23! Any buddies out there?

Check the member list in ylime’s signature, it shows everyone’s dates, good luck!

On 07/09/2018 at 15:21, Ylime said:

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!

I’ve been doing pretty good since discharge. My hospital stay was less than desirable but once I got home everything is great. I still have slight soreness around my incisions but nothing I can’t handle. I get in 60g of protein a day and about 23-40oz of water. I start purées on Saturday, excited about that for some reason, lol. The scale is barely moving but my clothes are fitting looser so I’m not worried about the scale

12 minutes ago, ALFxRNY said:

10 hours ago, Lioness815 said:

It's exciting. I have 3 days of waiting ahead and I can barely stand it. But all is well.

Good luck on Wednesday, I'm sure everything will be fine.

Those 3 days will be up before you know it. Everything goes by so fast! Best wishes!

Thanks!

@ALFxRNY Glad to hear your recovery is going well! Im at the hospital tonight having my sleep study. I look like an alien with all of these wires!

On 07/09/2018 at 20:43, JayBSoFla said:

I 12 days post op. I was sleeved on the 27th of June. So far so good!

You had your surgery a day before mine. Glad you are doing well ?