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 07/24/2018 at 11:57, Ylime said:

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!

My condolences to you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss Emily! We are all here for you if u need to vent. Enjoy your drinks and have a few extra, U deserve them.

tomorrow is the big day for a few of us!! anyone nervous?

Has anyone had the preop appointment yet? I haven’t been approved officially but I have a preop appointment also a surgery date. I’m a little concerned that I will have to cancel due to not being approved.

Hugs to you and your family @Ylime. Take all the time you need. We'll be here!

Pre-op testing was yesterday. Our entire office is moving across town on Friday and I'm so stressed right now. All hell is breaking loose and I'm still trying to pack.

3 days until liquid diet. Pre-op appointments are 8/8 and 8/9.

@Ylime, Prayers and hugs to you and your family. We will be here for you, almost surgery buddy. Its almost here. BIG HUGS

16 hours ago, saygrace said:

tomorrow is the big day for a few of us!! anyone nervous?

How did it go? Feeling ok?

Insurance approved surgery for 8/6. Day 3 of pre-bariatric diet and I still do not think in ketosis. Getting closer!

15 hours ago, KRush88 said:

Has anyone had the preop appointment yet? I haven’t been approved officially but I have a preop appointment also a surgery date. I’m a little concerned that I will have to cancel due to not being approved.

If you look back at my posts...same thing. But apparently they submitted 2.5 weeks before surgery date. 1.5 weeks before preop date. So... here is to hoping same happens for you! Remember you can call your insurance and ask for an expedited review.

On 07/24/2018 at 12:57, Ylime said:

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!

BariatricPal is just letting me back in but I did reach out to you on instagram. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family

My surgery date is July 31! Less than a week away and just joined this site!

I was cleared by the psychologist on Friday, got clearance from the CPAP-Pulmonology dept, all of the pre-op classes are complete.

I reached out to the coordinator and she said, i've completed all the requirements...on to the surgeon consult.

Just waiting to be scheduled to meet the surgeon. I could have a date very soon.

So excited!

07/25/2018 01:17 PM, chicagogirl74 said:

I was cleared by the psychologist on Friday, got clearance from the CPAP-Pulmonology dept, all of the pre-op classes are complete.

I reached out to the coordinator and she said, i've completed all the requirements...on to the surgeon consult.

Just waiting to be scheduled to meet the surgeon. I could have a date very soon.

So excited!

Good luck ! Hope it’s a short wait!

1 hour ago, Starr2015 said:

If you look back at my posts...same thing. But apparently they submitted 2.5 weeks before surgery date. 1.5 weeks before preop date. So... here is to hoping same happens for you! Remember you can call your insurance and ask for an expedited review.

Thank you hopefully I’m just being very impatient and my coordinator actually is just very chilled and will get me approved on time that way we will be surgery twins (8-6) and can keep in each other motivated!

35 minutes ago, mplsgal said:

My surgery date is July 31! Less than a week away and just joined this site!

Welcome!