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 21:28, Lioness815 said:

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

Thanks!

On 07/09/2018 at 21:29, Chrisb428 said:

@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!

Sleep study was quite the experience. I was just glad they didn’t have to wake me up to put a bipap or cpap on me. Good luck tonight!

On 07/09/2018 at 21:29, Chrisb428 said:

@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!

And thank you! I feel amazing honestly. I can walk around without being winded or feeling back pains. It’s great!

On 07/09/2018 at 21:33, ALFxRNY said:

And thank you! I feel amazing honestly. I can walk around without being winded or feeling back pains. It’s great!

Ahhhh! I’m so happy for you and looking forward to my feet not aching so much if I walk too far! Actually- there are a million things I’m looking forward to!

On 07/09/2018 at 21:51, insta_adventurer said:

Ahhhh! I’m so happy for you and looking forward to my feet not aching so much if I walk too far! Actually- there are a million things I’m looking forward to!

I completely understand! I knew I was in a lot of pain but didn’t realize how much until post op. I just have more stamina and it makes me so happy! Best of luck and I’m sure you will feel amazing in no time!

Looks like my surgery will be in August. They're supposed to call later this week to schedule it. Eek!

Sorry for the double post.

Edited July 10, 20188 yr by ChellNC

On 07/09/2018 at 22:57, ChellNC said:

Looks like my surgery will be in August. They're supposed to call later this week to schedule it. Eek!

Congrats! And what double post?

Thanks! I edited the 2nd one so it wasn't a duplicate of the first. Ha!

On 07/09/2018 at 23:30, ChellNC said:

Thanks! I edited the 2nd one so it wasn't a duplicate of the first. Ha!

You’re welcome and got it! ?

Good Morning All!

I'm still working on prepping for surgery day. Right now, my schedule is planned out, and I'm just playing the waiting game.

Liquid Diet Class-7/19

Pre-Surgical Testing-7/23

Start liquid diet-8/1

Pre-Op Surgical Appointment and Heart/Lung Check-8/8

Pre-Op Dietitian Appointment-8/9

I'm still working out what to buy, most of which I'll have a better idea of after the liquid diet class next week. I'm testing out different protein powders this week to figure out which one mixes with my bone broth best. Trying to find one that won't clump as badly in warm liquid.

Hi all! I haven't received a date yet but I was attempting to lose weight with my PCP prior to deciding to have surgery; I had thought about it for quite some time but finally committed to having it done this year. With that being said I have met several of the requirements needed by my insurance. I have 4/6 non-surgical weight loss regimen visits (the 5th is scheduled for next Thursday), my endoscopy is next Friday and my last and final non-surgical weight loss regimen visit is scheduled with my PCP for 8/10. I had my psych eval on 6/18 and met with my surgeon for the first time on 7/3 so everything is quite accelerated lol!

I asked if there was any way (since I had met the requirements so quickly) to have this surgery done no later than September; I work in contracting and the fourth quarter of the year is INSANE! I would feel awful if I had to leave my team during that crazy time of year. My surgeons team said it's going to be tight as my surgeon is going on a three week vacation, but very possible. Lol so with all that being said I should (in theory) be scheduled for sometime in late August (preferred) or sometime in September.

I would LOVE to meet others that are on the same timeline as me; this is an AWESOME idea!

My date is 8-22. Have completed all the requirements but this is the first opening available.

Just a comment about work...I am retired now and spent my life putting work first before other things in my life. I’m sorry I did that-no employer put me first in their business, quite the opposite. Take care of YOUR needs-the team can step up for a short time in your absence?. Each one of them will learn and grow in the process.

This is very true, and I have never looked at it this way. I actually met with my director last week and told her; she was excited for me. I don't meet with my immediate manager until tomorrow so I will discuss it with him and get his thoughts on moving it later into the year.

Thanks for the tidbit of advice; no company has ever put me first either.

On 07/09/2018 at 17:11, sentaric said:

@Ylime... the list has me completed April 28th..unfortunately that didn’t happen,they canceled my surgery 10 mins prior to going into the operating room, i broke out with hives on my stomach and waist.?

so now I’m rescheduled for July 30th ...fingers crossed ?

no more hives from nerves!!! ?

Dang, I knew that and missed getting it on the sheet. You’re updated now. :)