Let's make this the official January surgery date thread. I will be having my surgery on 1/31/2020. I was certain that I was going to have the vsg, but I'm learning more and leaning towards the rouxny (rny) gastric bypass. Whatever you decide, let's get this thread started and support one another. I'm just starting it, but anyone can feel free to jump in and keep it going ?.

14 hours ago, DebDown said:

Good evening! I’m finally feeling up to checking my phone and thought I’d let y’all know I made it through surgery wonderfully. It’s not so bad. I’m about to lay down again, I will give you all the details tomorrow and answer questions!

So happy to hear it went well! Please keep us posted on how you are feeling.

11 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I'm just about ready, wanted to share with my graduating class as well. (Broths, plates, utensils and other items not pictured) maybe later when I get closer.

Wow! Thanks for sharing the pictures of all the items you've purchased to get prepared. I'm not nearly that well-prepared yet and seeing your pictures is helpful.

Just now, rene50 said:

Wow! Thanks for sharing the pictures of all the items you've purchased to get prepared. I'm not nearly that well-prepared yet and seeing your pictures is helpful.

You're welcome, when is your surgery?

Just curious, is anyone who is scheduled for next week still awaiting insurance approval? Or anyone who just had the surgery not get approval until the few days prior?

I am scheduled for Wed. 1/15 and I still do not have approval. I'm being told this is very common in January as the insurance companies are bombarded with requests due to people changing coverage.

It's really stressing me out at this point...I am not a fly-by-the-seat of my pants person. Tell me I'm not the only one?

32 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

You're welcome, when is your surgery?

January 27th. I've purchased a few items, including vitamins, but I'm not ready yet. When is your surgery?

13 minutes ago, rene50 said:

January 27th. I've purchased a few items, including Vitamins, but I'm not ready yet. When is your surgery?

We are bookends, your surgery is on Monday/27th and my surgery is on Friday/31st. Costco has Premier protein on sale (2 cases max) for 19.00 each until 01/26 I believe. Wal-Mart grocery store is good for our Jello and Sugar free Popsicles, Trader Joe's has plenty of broth varieties. I've been shopping as I go, building my supplies and getting ready for the transition to bariatric surgery. I also live alone and don't want to be without my needs during recovery time. My focus is going to be on rest, hydration and walking in the proper time intervals.

Preop with the surgeon today!! I now have my preop/hospital appointment and I am stoked.

Sooo ready for 1/27! Not ready for 1/13 to start liquid diet, but I’ll muster through somehow!

Has anyone started taking Biotin before their surgery to help lessen hair loss? I read somewhere to start taking it a few weeks before surgery.

52 minutes ago, rene50 said:

Has anyone started taking Biotin before their surgery to help lessen Hair loss? I read somewhere to start taking it a few weeks before surgery.

I read that as well. I have been taking it for a couple of months now. I haven't noticed any changes positive or negative. Doctor said to stop all supplements 1 week before surgery, so I will pick it back up after surgery when my stomach has recovered a bit.

2 hours ago, TattooedSeaStar said:

Preop with the surgeon today!! I now have my preop/hospital appointment and I am stoked.

Sooo ready for 1/27! Not ready for 1/13 to start liquid diet, but I’ll muster through somehow!

We are the same week, that liquid life is real.really here. Let's keep each other inspired, I have my final pre-op appointment with the surgeon on the 17th. Surgery on the 31st and last night I got a call to schedule my 1 month post-op appointment for March 2nd. The only detail I'm not privied to is the time of surgery.

2 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

We are the same week, that liquid life is real.really here. Let's keep each other inspired, I have my final pre-op appointment with the surgeon on the 17th. Surgery on the 31st and last night I got a call to schedule my 1 month post-op appointment for March 2nd. The only detail I'm not privied to is the time of surgery.

My hospital preop is also Jan 17! I have my one week appt on 2/4 ?. On one hand I’m ready (bags already packed) but I’m nervous.

5 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

We are the same week, that liquid life is real.really here. Let's keep each other inspired, I have my final pre-op appointment with the surgeon on the 17th. Surgery on the 31st and last night I got a call to schedule my 1 month post-op appointment for March 2nd. The only detail I'm not privied to is the time of surgery.

As I was typing that, I got an email that my surgery was scheduled for 7:30am on 1/27. Cool.

Just now, TattooedSeaStar said:

My hospital preop is also Jan 17! I have my one week appt on 2/4 ?. On one hand I’m ready (bags already packed) but I’m nervous.

I'm too darn emotional as of this week, because its a lot closer than I thought. I'm going to pack my bag after I come from the appointment next Friday, I already have too much going on. I'm cleaning up my domain this weekend and getting ready for recovery. I guess these emotions are releasing with the fat, I have no clue....PMS magnified times a million.

Just now, TattooedSeaStar said:

As I was typing that, I got an email that my surgery was scheduled for 7:30am on 1/27. Cool.

I'm happy for you, if I weren't sitting in the dentist's chair I'd start crying for you, lol. Crazy

3 minutes ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I'm too darn emotional as of this week, because its a lot closer than I thought. I'm going to pack my bag after I come from the appointment next Friday, I already have too much going on. I'm cleaning up my domain this weekend and getting ready for recovery. I guess these emotions are releasing with the fat, I have no clue....PMS magnified times a million.

GORL! I got an IUD this past summer so no cycles. No cycles, not PMS. It’s. Amazing.

Taking a pregnancy test 1/24 though (JIC) but I couldn’t get pregnant 10 years ago when I was 50lbs lighter than I am now so I seriously doubt it.