NewMe86

I DID IT I DID IT!!! My boss was really really understanding she said I can take more time if need be.. When I come back and I do not feel ok I can go home early! She didnt push or ask questions just very concerned. She also told me I do not have to worry about my job it would be there for me! Thanks everyone for your kind words and encouragement.. :-)))

Thanks so much... I think I feel worst because I'm only giving 3 weeks notcie.. Feel it should at least be a month! :-(

Sleeve Sisters!!! :-)) it's a couple of us.. :-)))

Is three weeks before surgery too short of notice to take 2 weeks off for my sleeve surgery?

NewMe86- September 12 in Jersey! THANKS!!!

How do you check for deaths on your doctor? I mean beside just asking?

How do you check for deaths on your doctor?

Congrats!!! We are September sleeve Sisters after all!!! Hope you have a easy breezy surgery and recovery! :-)

I love day of surgery stories!! I could read them for hours all day lol. Wish they had a forum for them.. Unfortunately I haven't been sleeved yet so I do not have one... This will be my very first surgery so knowing how it goes is insightful. Thanks for this post and thanks to anyone who will share there stories!

Congrats... Shoping NSV seem like there the BEST!!! good luck on getting into that 14 :-))

Awwww that's sooo sweet!! 

Hello Trizzy, I'm cracking up over your post! I think they just do not understand how and what we go through...Some ppl do not know how to look at others point of view. Majority of my friends are skinny, for example I been talking and explaing my surgery to one of my "skinny" friends for over 6months.. Yday I told her i was taking 2 weeks off from work she replied by " Why so long are you have gastric bypass" This totally pissed me off I explained and told her the name of my procedure for months so obviously she wasn't listening. My feeling where hurt but i just ignored it because, if you never had a weight problem you just DON'T GET IT! lol 

We just finished our audit... Our year end not untill October and I'll be back before month end. My manager seems understanding hopefully won't be a problem!

A month ahead would be the week of my already paid family vacation. I'm afraid if I notify earlier they will say to cancel my vacation... Think I'm going said it's a emergency surgery and it's personal. Hope I don't lose my job :-( just got a promotion..

Doing my pre-op diet 2 weeks before... Only allowed Meal Replacement shakes and Protein bars . I'm sooo neverous I'm going have headaches and become very tired.. Right now I'm going through the last supper syndrome anyone one else having this problem?

Yes!! We can be Sleeve Siblings lol My doctor is Dr. Muhammad Feteiha he was the first doctor to perform perform Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery in my county Union County NJ.. Very happy and confident with him..

September 12... Close enough lol He isn't my doctor but i heard nothing but good things about him...

Congrats!!!! :-)

Me- I'm having wls surgery in septmeber. Them- (funny twisted face) your too small for that your not meant to be skinny, you won't look right! Me- Well my doctors and insurance company think it's medically needed and I have high BP and pre-diabetic. The scale doesn't lie I'm OBESE! Them- Doctors go off those skinny people guidelines(BMI). and high blood pressure you just need to watch what you eat... Plus you lost weight before you just need to focus Me- I can lose weight but keeping it off is whats hard this is just going be a tool to help me. Them- You really dont need WLS WHAT SHOULD I SAY TO THIS-hate telling ppl but I'm a open person... :-(

OMG-your #1 & #4 lol I am adding those to my list! Thought I was the only one who did the pillow and pocket book thing...

Thanks everyone for your responses!!! Ppl who never dealt with weight issues are the ones with the most to say! SMH I'm just going smile and say exactly what you all suggested! Thanks again :-)

Hello all my doctor suggested BA for my pre-op diet it comes all together drinks and bars that last 2 weeks for 180.00- could I just buy protien drinks from a local store and use other meals trying to stay on a low budget and try other protien drinks to get some idea on ones I like. Any ideas and suggestions will be greatly appericated! Thanks

Heyyy my day is Sept. 12... The 2nd week!! I never thought I would want summer to be over faster!! Months are moving too slow for me :-(...I also can't can't can't WAIT! lol GOOD LUCK with all the test!

Hello everyone I was approved this Monday for surgery through BCBS NJ. My surgeon is out of network with a 70/30 percentage. My max out of pocket is 2000. My surgeon office called and gave me my date but has not mention any amounts I have to pay she always said it could be NO MORE then 2000. My question is has anyone had similar situation when did u have to pay and how much? THANKS

Lol yes I hope my 12 things will be a thing of the past soon!! :-)