Anyone out there have WLS scheduled in February 2020?

I just found out my surgery date is Feb 19, 2020. I’m so ready for this!

On 01/08/2020 at 21:37, Freshstart85 said:

How about you?

Just found out I will be on a 2 week liver shrinking diet. I am happy that with my plan I get 2 snacks of either low fat yogurt/cottage cheese or 1/2 cup fruit, unlimited vegetables, & 4 oz lean chicken, fish, or turkey. ?

On 01/11/2020 at 11:48, slim1972 said:

Good luck to all I did my surgery last was June I had 312lbs now 230lbs.
I did the sleeve.

Thank you. & Congratulations to you! Keep up the work

On 01/16/2020 at 09:18, Steph x said:

Hi everyone,

I'm pretty new to this as I didn't know these forums existed. I'm from the uk, not sure if this is an American forum but I'm pretty sure they're all the same. I have surgery booked for 6th April and am SO nervous and excited at the same time, as I've heard mixed reviews. Hoping this forum will reassure me lol.

it sounds although alot of you are already doing amazing!? which makes me more excited to get it done. Good luck to all having it done soon and those who are on their journey xx

Hi Steph, I have seen people on here from all over, UK, US, & Australia. I’m happy that you have a surgery date! Do you have to go through any particular weight loss plan in the UK? A lot of us in the US are required by insurance to diet for 2,3,6, and sometimes 12 months monitored by a nutritionist & a doctor before we can be approved for surgery.

Hi ?

To be honest, it was alot easier than I expected it to be. I just went to the doctors and explained I was unhappy with my weight and explained that I had been on various diets and exercises etc and I wanted to look into surgery. They referred me to the hospital, I had a consultation and bloods, seen an endocrinologist, a dietician and a nurse and then I was given a date for surgery and seen the surgeon again. The dietician gave me a list of what I can eat on the 2 weeks leading up to surgery and that's it. The whole process with appointments was about 6 months, but I delayed it last june when I got cold feet and asked them if I could wait until this year, and they said yes, they asked when would be suitable for me and i asked if i could go in April to fit around my university holidays, work and the childrens school, and they said yes.

It seems hard to be able to get approved for the surgery in the US then and potentially cost alot? I suppose we are very lucky in the UK. I'm 211lbs now, I'm just worried about when I lose the weight and excess skin. Hoping if I keep up with the gym then I wont have too much?

Have you had surgery yet? How was yours? I guess I'm also worried about how it will affect my life and I work in theatres so I have seen when things can go wrong. I need to stop worrying and get it done lol x

I just heard from my surgeon's office. I am scheduled for my surgery on February 22nd. I can't believe it's finally happening. I go in for my prep visit next week and start the two week liquid diet on the 8th. Let the journey begin.

February 11. One week liquid diet.

My surgery is a week from tomorrow!! ?? Feb 6 It can’t come fast enough!! I have 2 weeks of 1200 cal diet then 2 days of full liquids.

Just found out today that my surgery is scheduled for 2/24! This will be a revision from Sleeve to Bypass.

Hi Everyone!!!

I'm scheduled for 2/13 I have pre-op today and started my liquid diet yesterday.

Glad I found this forum

On 1/16/2020 at 8:41 PM, Aodhanmom said:

Just found out I will be on a 2 week liver shrinking diet. I am happy that with my plan I get 2 Snacks of either low fat yogurt/cottage cheese or 1/2 cup fruit, unlimited vegetables, & 4 oz lean chicken, fish, or turkey. ?

Hi Aodhanmom, I just noticed that we are in the same state... VB here.

February 20th!

feb 4th SCARED and NERVOUS and EXCITED all at the same time!!!!

February 24th, PISCES SEASON... Whoot Whoot!!! So ecstatic.

Scheduled for Feb 26 here in Massachusetts

I’m scheduled for February 12th