atkinsoncl

It depends on your insurance and your surgeon. Some surgeons tentatively schedule your surgery before approval from insurance and some wait until after your insurance approval. I completed my program on Feb 29 and am having surgery April 4. The surgery coordinator told me it's usually 4-6 weeks after your program. However, that's just my experience. Good luck!! Hang in there!

Good question . . . I will only be in for 1 night. So I'm just bringing a small bag with change of clothes to leave hospital, my own slippers to walk the hall, a book, and toiletries. That's it, I think! I don't mind wearing the hospital gowns. How about you? Any ideas?

Wow, going through insurance was one of the most "nail biting" times. My insurance covered this, but I was petrified of denial. Thankfully, I had no problems. There are so many posts of denials. Good luck on trying to get your date moved up.

Hi Kim! Congrats on your upcoming surgery!! April is just right around the corner. I just can't believe how fast these days are flying. I'm so excited, but nervous at the same time. I have butterflies in my stomach just talking about it, but am completely positive that I am making the right decision . What kind of preop diet are you going to do?

I ordered the unjury sample pack. I have tried the chocolate in my coffee and liked it. I also tried the chicken Soup, I liked it, but not sure how much. I have to try the 2nd pack to be sure. Please keep me posted on the unflavored. I was so addicted to diet green tea that I really never drink Water, but now since I'm doing my preop diet, I never really realized how much I missed it. Getting all my water in and feel great!!

Oh my gosh, I just loved your post!!! Congratulations, that is awesome!! I am getting sleeved on April 4 and I am so happy I came across your post. I hope my husband will be just as happy as your's . Best of luck on more success!!

Yay, good for you!! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery.

Hi Miss V, I'm sorry to hear about the your loss. I am happy that you are focusing on yourself now and trying to get yourself healthy. If you are planning on going through insurance for your surgery, your first step should be to call them, find out if it's covered and what the requirements are. Then you should contact the hospital of your choice to attend an informational seminar. If you are not going through insurance, you should contact the hospital directly. They will have their own requirements for you to meet. I am going through my insurance. Each insurance has different requirements that they expect you to have. I needed a 3 month supervised program, 2 dietician appointments, 2 small group preop classes, 2 group post op classes, and mental health visit. I also needed to be at least 35 BMI with one comortality or 40 BMI with none. I have completed all of my requirements and my surgery is April 4. So excited to start this journey and get on with a healthy lifestyle. Good luck!! This is a wonderful supportive site. If you have any questions, just ask. Take care, Courtney

I may take you up on that offer after my surgery!! I might need a mentor postop. Have a great night! Courtney

Wow, you look fantastic!! Congrats!!

I am getting sleeved April 4. Couldn't be more excited and confident about my decision. However, it did take me about 3 years to come to the decision that weight loss surgery is the right choice for me. I didn't want to rush into the decision, but after much research, I know that this is what what want. I think this is a great forum for people who are "thinking" of having the sleeve. This site provides so much information and it can help one to make a decision if weight loss is right for them. It's a choice people have.

Hi Waistnaway, I'm glad you made it to the group . I know exactly how you feel. There are a lot of us going through the same things as the same time, which makes it really nice for the added support. So you are on liquids for 2 weeks? I am on a low-fat Atkins diet. I started on Wednesday. I feel better already. Courtney

What?? It shouldn't because I have it as public. I will send you an invite.

I'm so glad I'm not alone. I have hardly told anyone about my surgery because I know how their reactions are going to be. I don't need their reactions. I am 100% confident in my decision so I don't need someone putting it down. This is definately not the easy way out and it's "MY" decision. It's a tool to help get us to goal and maintain. I have done so much yoyo dieting. I once lost 100 pounds on Weight Watchers. Felt great, loved seeing people because I was thin. But then it crept back on. Now, I would hate to see those people again because of the weight I put on. I know my name would be the center of attention. My immediate family knows and a friend, that's it. Even my husband, he's supportive, but thinks it's a drastic measure for me to take. He tells me how well I've done on Weight Watchers and I should just go back and stick to it. Well, if it were that easy, I wouldn't be in this situation. If people ask about my weight loss, I don't know what I'm going to tell them. Some I may tell, other's I may just tell them that I am doing a restrictive high Protein, low calorie diet. It's not a lie...I just didn't get into details. Like Inline6E46 said, this site is great for support!! Good luck!

Yes, it is very real!! I had my preadmission testing in the hospital yesterday. I had EKG, chest x-rays, and blood work. I met with anestheology and was told a lot of things to prepare for the day of my surgery. I got really nervous when she was telling me. I kept thinking, oh wow, this is really happening!! My nerves were all over the place. I was nervous, excited, scared. Like you said, it is not becoming very very real. We are one step closer to our day. Did you have to do any other preop classes or mandatory appts? I went through 2 small group preop classes, 2 dietician appts, 1 mental health, and I needed to go to 2 postop classes. It was very informative and I learned so much through this.

Oh great, I'm so glad!! I was worried because I couldn't resend the invite. Phew!!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! Those date will be here very soon!! We just set up a group called "April Sleeve Buddies." Feel free to join us if you want. Take care!

Wow, you look absolutely amazing!! Congratulations!!

I got a Ninja too for myself. Tried it out by making the kids slushies and it turned great. Did you find a good Protein Drink that you liked?

Hi Everyone!! I created a group yesterday called, "April Sleeve Buddies." For those that expressed interest, I sent you an invite. If you have not received or cannot locate your invite from me, I will tell you how to retrieve your invite soon. I just sent a "help" message and hopefully, they will get back to me quickly. I cannot send another invite to you, it will not allow me to duplicate. I will post as soon as I find out. I'm sorry this is happening!! I didn't forget you, I promise .

I did send you an invite yesterday and I cannot send another one, it won't let me. I'm not sure how the invite is sent to you, since I was the one setting it up and did not receive one. Can anyone please let us know how you received the invite to the group we just created "April Sleeve Buddies."

Oh no, sorry to hear about the denial. I know you and I were waiting for the insurance process around the same time. I was wondering the same thing that Amanda 3.0 said. Maybe insurance can make an exception. Can you get documentation from your doctor or neurosurgeon? Definately, the low-carb diet should get those 10 lbs off. Maybe try doing a 1000 calorie low-carb diet and make sure to get all of your water in. You can track your calories on sparkpeople.com. I started this on Wednesday as my preop diet and I already lost a few pounds. Good luck!! Keep us posted

April 4 is my big day!! Started my preop diet on Wednesday and had all my hosptial preadmissions testing today. My nerves are kicking in, but still 100% optimistic. Love this site!!

That's great!! Congratulations!!

Awesome!! Now just to hear the words you are waiting for . Good luck!