Hi I’m Syrus 38 yrs old,Currently weigh 226.6 Lbs, Height 5’1. I started my journey March 28,2019 my second appointment to see the surgeon is October 3rd, I’ve done almost every test required just need a Stress Echo scheduled for the 27th of this month, a Cardiology clearance letter a Neurology clearance letter and my PCP letter wich won’t be a problem. My biggest worry is that I had a spinal leak in 2015 from an epidural and my surgeon needs that clearance letter from them . Soooo worried out my mind that they deny me....I’m literally almost there 2 more weigh ins 2- clearance letters and a Stress Echo exam away to see my surgeon to discuss a surgery date...

Welcome! Qualifying for surgery is based on your BMI... looks like you’re in the neighborhood of 42 which means you should qualify. Be sure to discuss this with your medical team. Ask questions . Let them know your concerns. Try not to worry about being denied until/unless that happens. Praying that all goes smoothly for you. Search the different topics on this site. Keep reading & learning!
You can learn more about BMI here

https://www.smartbmicalculator.com/result.html?unit=1&hf=5&hi=3&wl=235&us=1&ua=58&ue=0&gl=125&di=2&dt=2

Welcome! You're in the home stretch now!

Spinal leaks *shouldn't* be a problem/factor as general anesthesia is used not epidural blockers. Plus that incident was 4 years ago. If no problem occured since, you *should* be all clear.

Neuro usually will clear you if you talk to your practitioner first so they know about surgery and your plan. My Neuro cleared me no problem for my original VSG and wasn't needed for my RNY (I had a spinal leak over a year ago from LP and had to spend 8 or 9 days in the hospital. It was a non factor when I needed to schedule my revision surgery as it was an isolated event)

Good Luck ?

Welcome to the site! The community here is helpful and friendly, just dive right into any thread that interests you!

3 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Welcome! You're in the home stretch now!

Spinal leaks *shouldn't* be a problem/factor as general anesthesia is used not epidural blockers. Plus that incident was 4 years ago. If no problem occured since, you *should* be all clear.

Neuro usually will clear you if you talk to your practitioner first so they know about surgery and your plan. My Neuro cleared me no problem for my original VSG and wasn't needed for my RNY (I had a spinal leak over a year ago from LP and had to spend 8 or 9 days in the hospital. It was a non factor when I needed to schedule my revision surgery as it was an isolated event)

Good Luck ?

Finally someone that can relate to spinal leak while in this process !!!! ???? Thank u so very much for the info, thank u all for ur feedback!!!

3 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Welcome to the site! The community here is helpful and friendly, just dive right into any thread that interests you!

3 hours ago, Orchids&Dragons said:

Welcome to the site! The community here is helpful and friendly, just dive right into any thread that interests you!

7 hours ago, Chiptress said:

Welcome! Qualifying for surgery is based on your BMI... looks like you’re in the neighborhood of 42 which means you should qualify. Be sure to discuss this with your medical team. Ask questions . Let them know your concerns. Try not to worry about being denied until/unless that happens. Praying that all goes smoothly for you. Search the different topics on this site. Keep reading & learning!
You can learn more about BMI here

https://www.smartbmicalculator.com/result.html?unit=1&hf=5&hi=3&wl=235&us=1&ua=58&ue=0&gl=125&di=2&dt=2

Thanks for the feedback n support much appreciated!!!

Update: Sooo Surgery is October 28th ! So excited n a bit nervous but it happens to be that I woke up today with a sore throat and body aches, I’m coming down with a cold !!! Has this happened to anyone ? Was ur surgery rescheduled for another date ?

I'm a bit late to the party, but welcome to the site! Catching a cold or the flu before surgery has been one of my concerns too. Have you talked with your nurse? I have my bariatric nurse already assigned and she is walking me through all the stages I need to get through. She'd be the first one I'd ask about a cold, or allergies, or anything like that. Best of luck and congrats on getting your surgery date!!!!!

Thanks for ur feedback as I am in this journey with no support ??‍♀️ They haven’t assigned a nurse for me but I do hav a PreOp Appt on the 22nd and I guess I can bring it up then. My son is sick and I’m so afraid I’ll catch it. I took tea and I feel much better but I just hope I don’t catch anything.

You've got all of us on the board for support, Syrus. I know it's not the same as having local, in-person support, but it is very supportive here. Go out on the threads. There's a thread for almost everyone, and if there isn't one that interests you, create one.

Thank u so very much for the support!!????‍♀️