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!

I have met with the surgeon from the very start, I went in for the sleeve and then through out discussion ended up with a surgery soon for the bypass, I just think the bypass is more intense as far as surgery goes, anyone else feel a certain way about either, opinions would be great!

I feel so inadequate now not knowing my calorie count... [emoji20]

Ours looks similar but I think my shakes have more fat, or some of the brands do. I have a mix of brands because flavor boredom.
How soon did you go into ketosis to shrink the liver? Are there any signs?
Anyone know?! (anxious now that I think I am doing this wrong!!!)

During my pre op diet, I never went into Ketosis according to the pee sticks, but I lost 13 pounds and the surgeon said my liver looked good. If you follow that diet, you’ll be in good shape.

On 7/25/2018 at 2:09 PM, mplsgal said:

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

Mine is August 2nd.

On 7/22/2018 at 2:29 AM, 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!

Mine is the same day

I’m approved guys annnnd now the urge to drink is setting in darn those alcoholic genes in me welp August 28th here I come

Today I was notified that my insurance approved the surgery! Took a solid business week for submission to approval. August 13th for the DS!

Today I was notified that my insurance approved the surgery! Took a solid business week for submission to approval. August 13th for the DS!

Congrats

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I’m approved guys annnnd now the urge to drink is setting in darn those alcoholic genes in me welp August 28th here I come

Congrats


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17 minutes ago, _Shane_ said:

Today I was notified that my insurance approved the surgery! Took a solid business week for submission to approval. August 13th for the DS!

Congrats Shane!

I had my second endoscopy yesterday and my ulcer has cleared up! I also had my ultra sound, sleep study and a test to see if i have any blood clots. All was good so I should be hearing about my schedule date anytime now! I want to get it done asap as thinking of changing jobs and don't want to start over with insurances!

Sounds to me like you have tied up those ends very nicely. There are a couple August groups also and I started one for the month of September, so no matter where you land you will be among friends. And I have been a proud member of this one since YLime started it, have met so many new friends here and happy to make your acquaintance as well. Please hang around,ask any questions you like, and please know you are among friends here!????

On 7/26/2018 at 11:30 PM, BadWolf523 said:

Mine is the same day

Twins! It's almost here. Good luck!!!

Tomorrow the day!!
Gonna try and get some sleep. 345 is gonna come to early i have a long ride to the hospital in the morning.
For all my same day peeps out there good luck see you in the other side!!!
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On 07/29/2018 at 21:12, sentaric said:

Tomorrow the day!!

Gonna try and get some sleep. 345 is gonna come to early i have a long ride to the hospital in the morning.

For all my same day peeps out there good luck see you in the other side!!!

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Good night and best of luck tomorrow! See you on the post op side former surgery day sister ?

Good luck to all having surgery tomorrow!