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!

@sleevedlove There is no set amount of weight that any individual will lose. You'll read stories from one extreme to the other here, some shed quite a bit of weight but others may only shed a few pounds. There are too many variables to definitively say what you will lose. The best advise I can give you is follow your teams direction, eat/drink exactly what they ask of you and do your VERY BEST not to cheat. You'll shed the weight and it may be quick or it may take some time just don't be discouraged if the latter is your case. I've read many times "It is a Marathon NOT a Race".

Enjoy the journey. It is a huge step in your life. Best of luck to you

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Newbie here. I'm all set for surgery on Aug. 2nd! I'm anxious, but excited to take this step. At times I kinda wish I had taken my endochrinologist's advice and done this 3 years ago, but I wasn't in the right mindset then. I am SO ready now!

32 minutes ago, Imanewme said:

Newbie here. I'm all set for surgery on Aug. 2nd! I'm anxious, but excited to take this step. At times I kinda wish I had taken my endochrinologist's advice and done this 3 years ago, but I wasn't in the right mindset then. I am SO ready now!

Hi, welcome to the group. Good luck with your surgery!

Hoping to get it done this summer! I have 2 more pounds to lose and then I can meet with the Case Manager to schedule my surgery. I know she is scheduling one month out from meeting with her, but I'm not sure how soon/late I will get an appointment with her. I'm so excited and scared at the same time.

9 hours ago, nice4what2thisfat said:

Hoping to get it done this summer! I have 2 more pounds to lose and then I can meet with the Case Manager to schedule my surgery. I know she is scheduling one month out from meeting with her, but I'm not sure how soon/late I will get an appointment with her. I'm so excited and scared at the same time.

Good luck

Things are slowly and steadily moving ahead for me after all this time. Planning to start my prediet August 1st, OSU. gave me a choice 2, 3 or 4 weeks.

hey guys! long time no talk, i started my preop diet last wednesday (7/18) and so far have lost 6lbs! my surgery is this wednesday (7/25) and i’m just starting to get a little nervous ? more so for the actual surgery part and being in the hospital than after, which i guess is good! i’m just worried i won’t have lost enough weight, miraculously got pregnant, or didn’t stop smoking soon enough, etc. other than that i am so excited and ready to begin my journey!!

My surgery is scheduled for August 6th. Starter my pre op diet today! All I can think about is wanting food. I’m definitely hungry! ?

Update from me: called my insurance and surgeons office had not yet submitted anything for precert as of today. I’m frustrated but spoke with dr office who said they’re submitting all tomorrow. Looks like August will be soonest I can possibly have surgery. This is kinda messing with my head and my carb temptation is increasing! I have lost 48lbs as of today and want to lose as much as possible before surgery but I find this unknown date thing kinda discouraging.

3 hours ago, georgiagirl2275 said:

My surgery is scheduled for August 6th. Starter my pre op diet today! All I can think about is wanting food. I’m definitely hungry! ?

Mine is scheduled Aug 6th too. Started my pre-op today too.... and... it is going okay. Had 4 shakes and cabbage soup today (cabbage, lemon juice, tomato juice, splenda - only 1 pint a night). Did cheat slightly... had my leftover from yesterday sauteed spinach with garlic and lemon Sitting here right now thinking i want something but I didnt make my sugar free jello yet!!!!.

3 hours ago, TX4everLinds said:

Update from me: called my insurance and surgeons office had not yet submitted anything for precert as of today. I’m frustrated but spoke with dr office who said they’re submitting all tomorrow. Looks like August will be soonest I can possibly have surgery. This is kinda messing with my head and my carb temptation is increasing! I have lost 48lbs as of today and want to lose as much as possible before surgery but I find this unknown date thing kinda discouraging.

Yeah, it is discouraging. But... I was told by my primary doctor's office that actually they do not submit until about a week or so before your scheduled date, typically around the time of pre-testing. So I am still hopeful and will check back next Tuesday (as my pre-op is monday). Also, you can call your insurance and ask for an expedited review. 48 hours.

On 7/22/2018 at 1:35 PM, saygrace said:

hey guys! long time no talk, i started my preop diet last wednesday (7/18) and so far have lost 6lbs! my surgery is this wednesday (7/25) and i’m just starting to get a little nervous ? more so for the actual surgery part and being in the hospital than after, which i guess is good! i’m just worried i won’t have lost enough weight, miraculously got pregnant, or didn’t stop smoking soon enough, etc. other than that i am so excited and ready to begin my journey!!

Smoking... uh... yeah.... since I am home and not eating, i am TRYING not to smoke.....but....

On 07/23/2018 at 21:19, Starr2015 said:

Smoking... uh... yeah.... since I am home and not eating, i am TRYING not to smoke.....but....

lol tell me about it... it hasn’t gone very well. but it is what it is, id rather use this for my anxiety. i feel okay about it though because i’ve been vaping and i read that that’s “better”

On 07/23/2018 at 21:50, saygrace said:

lol tell me about it... it hasn’t gone very well. but it is what it is, id rather use this for my anxiety. i feel okay about it though because i’ve been vaping and i read that that’s “better”

Just make sure you’re vaping 0 nic e-juice. I did some research on this when I was pre-op and I would test negative on a home test for nicotine if I abstained for 8 days. There’s a chance your surgeon may use a more sensitive test, so tack on a few days to that abstain amount.

Also- you can get 10 home cotinine (the metabolite of nicotine) tests on Amazon for like 7 bucks. I was where you are just a month ago!

On 07/23/2018 at 23:33, insta_adventurer said:

Just make sure you’re vaping 0 nic e-juice. I did some research on this when I was pre-op and I would test negative on a home test for nicotine if I abstained for 8 days. There’s a chance your surgeon may use a more sensitive test, so tack on a few days to that abstain amount.



Also- you can get 10 home cotinine (the metabolite of nicotine) tests on Amazon for like 7 bucks. I was where you are just a month ago!

awesome! i just use a vape for dry herb so there’s no nicotine ever

Hello all. Checking in as I try and get back to normal as possible.

Thank you to everyone that reached out to me and posted kind words. I read them all and really appreciated them.

My dad did pass away last week. Even though he was sick for two years, the end was actually so quick and still a shock even though we've know for awhile that it was inevitable.

His service is not until this Thursday so my brother and I have been busy with planning the service so my mom doesn't have to. I am also hosting the memorial service/celebration of life at my house after the service so there is a lot to do. It's been good keeping busy but I might just go crazy with all the people in my house!

If there is any silver lining it's that time has been flying by since I've been so preoccupied that all my significant dates are fast approaching. My pre-op testing is tomorrow morning. Last appt with the surgeon is Aug 1. And I'll have my surgery fully paid this week. Then its just surviving the 1 week liquid diet.

After all this is over, I'll start catching up and adding all the new people and dates to the member list. But not before I have a lot to drink this weekend!