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 7/11/2018 at 1:30 PM, J San said:

@Rick Z You can click on someones response and click the quote button that pops up. Or you can use the @ sign like I did with your name. The user will get a notification that someone quoted them or called them out.

When I click "Quote" on someones response, I get nothing that pops up. What am I missing?

3 minutes ago, Starr2015 said:

So, I am scheduled for 8/6/18 with NYU Dr. Schwack. I start the 2 week liquid diet 7/23/18 (and am also off work FMLA!!!!!). I do not know if it has been submitted to insurance yet. The surgical coordinator is hard to reach so I am getting super anxious, and no one is telling me anything.

All of a sudden I am scheduled for pre-op testing.... but no one is telling me if it is submitted to my insurance yet!

I am getting more and more anxious as time goes on, inching to 7/23, then 8/6...

From, feeling like I want to cry, Reyna

Congratulations! My RNY is also on 8/6/18. Don't get too discouraged. You can always call your insurance company and simply ask them if you are approved. After all, it's your insurance. I called my insurance company frequently to check up on my doctors office. Good thing I did too, because their insurance person drug her feet and followed up on virtually nothing. I'm sure it is going to be fine.

3 minutes ago, Rick Z said:

When I click "Quote" on someones response, I get nothing that pops up. What am I missing?

I figured it out. Not intuitive at all, but I think I've got it now.

Hey ladies - I’ve been absent a few days and way behind. My dad’s health has deteriorated and he’s been put in hospice. Just spending all the time I can with him and supporting my mom.

I’ll try and check in as I can.

I hope that you and your father can both be as comfortable as possible. With a sick parent, it can be so hard to find the time and energy to take care of yourself. But be grateful for this time with him. I finally started the ball rolling on my WLS after my mother passed from ALS. I am still glad I had the time with her at the end even though I put my own life on hold temporarily.

It’s obvious you are a strong person. You’ll pull through this. [emoji177]

2 hours ago, Rick Z said:

I figured it out. Not intuitive at all, but I think I've got it now.

Sorry for not getting back to you earlier. Was outdoors today enjoying the weather and not being in pain!!!! If you have any other questions let me know I'll try to get back sooner.

Best of luck to you @insta_adventurer Don't let your nerves get the best of you. It will be the fine. There will be pain after so don't wait to ask for pain meds. I waited because I was sleeping/out of it after and then suddenly it hit me and I wanted to strangle the nurse for taking 1 minute and 30 seconds to get to me and get them into my IV. (Not sure how long it took, but I swear it was at least 10 minutes). Take your time there is no need to rush the walking. I waited until the day after surgery late in the day to walk the halls. I did walk from the bed to the rest room but that was hard enough the 1st few hours.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

Day 1 on liquid diet. I want to give up and have really been thinking if I should do this surgery. My head is pounding and I’m very irritable. Ugh...just having a tough time.

On 07/16/2018 at 18:20, monies said:

Day 1 on liquid diet. I want to give up and have really been thinking if I should do this surgery. My head is pounding and I’m very irritable. Ugh...just having a tough time.

I’m sorry to hear you’re having a tough day. Is your liver shrink diet all liquids?

@monies Don't give up. The 1st few days are tough on everyone. It does get easier. NOT EASY but for sure easier. Drink that water in between "meals" even if it winds up being more than 64ozs. Are you doing protein shakes? If so add water to those as well so they are bigger, and they will fill your belly more than just the 8oz. Avoid any food shows or commercials. I know it's damn near impossible but try. Start your own thread and vent to all of us. There are a ton more people here that have better advice than I could give. Let us help you through. The support does wonders.

Keep your head up and GOOD LUCK!!!!

On 07/16/2018 at 12:56, Chrisb428 said:

Paperwork is officially submitted for insurance approval. Fingers crossed and if anyone has any extra patience to get me through the waiting, send it my way!

Can’t wait to hear back about your date

Hi everyone! I know a few people who had June 27th as their date like me. Just wanted to check in with everyone and see how they are holding up!

On 07/16/2018 at 20:12, JayBSoFla said:

Hi everyone! I know a few people who had June 27th as their date like me. Just wanted to check in with everyone and see how they are holding up!

I had my surgery (bypass) a day after yours. I’m sure that doesn’t count but I’m doing pretty good ? How are you?

@ALFxRNY Thanks! I cant wait either! Im gonna start calling the insurance on Thursday to light a fire under their behinds!

On 07/16/2018 at 20:58, Chrisb428 said:

@ALFxRNY Thanks! I cant wait either! Im gonna start calling the insurance on Thursday to light a fire under their behinds!

I hear that! Make sure they are reviewing your paperwork!

Count me in I'm having VSG July 26!

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