MizzouGirl

Greetings and good luck on your journey.

Congrats meglynmin! My letter had a "filler date" too. When I asked my doctor's office, they said they just put something in there for the approval and will send an update to the insurance company once the real date is scheduled. I did get a 2nd letter from the insurance company once this was done with the correct date. Hope this helps and congrats again.

I can't wait to zipline. Have wanted to do it for years!!! Good to you for trying and you WILL get there.

Good luck with your pre-op diet! I also put off the surgery as I didn't see bypass or the band being the right option for me. When I learned about and researched the sleeve, it felt right. Can't believe we are just hours from being 2 weeks out. Wish I could say I'm not nervous or scared - I tend to be a worrier. I just really hope that it goes well and that I have minimal pain and no complications -- wishing the same for you and all. :-)

Hi Wags - I love Cancun!!! Of course, I'm thinking about the Cancun that involves soaking up sun while consuming umbrella drinks. :-) Good luck to you and keep us posted!!!

Hi Kailisa---yeah!!!!! Thanks for reaching out. How are you feeling almost 2 weeks out? How long is your pre-op diet? Where are you from? (Sorry for the 50 questions). ????

I will have to do a 3 day liquid diet starting May 28. I'm not looking forward to it but am grateful it's only 3 days. I've noticed some people have to do it for 2 weeks or more. You may want to ask. My understanding is that it helps to shrink your liver which apparently can make the surgery easier for the Dr. Let me know what you find out. :-)

My insurance only covers a 1 night stay in the hospital. I'm having my surgery at 7am on a Friday so at least it's earlier in the day. Based on what I've been reading, seems like many people have a 2 night stay? Has anyone had a 1 night stay? How was it leaving the next day. I'm especially nervous as I'm also having my gallbladder removed as I have a couple gallstones that have never given me issues but my surgeon feels it would be best to remove it to avoid a 2nd surgery. Please-can anyone help calm my nerves about my short hospital stay??? :-)

16 days and counting!!!!! Just want to do this already!!! Still need to get prepared, though.

So sorry there have been times you haven't felt supported. I think sometimes it's a matter of timing and if somebody feels like they have something that will answer a question and / or help. Keep at it --- I'm confident you will get the support you need here and don't get bummed when a post from time to time doesn't get a response. It happens to all of us. Good luck on your journey!!!

I'm sorry he's not supportive. Maybe if you talk to him about why he's against it, you can address his concerns. Is he going with you to the seminar? My husband attended with me and was able to get his questions answered and help me choose a surgeon. Maybe involving him in the process (if you aren't already) would help. Good luck to you!!!

Thanks to all for your insight and for sharing your experiences -- I feel much better now! 16 days until sleeve day!

I'm 290 and one of my Dr's smaller patients. He feels I'm going to respond very well to the surgery but I guess only time will tell. I've been working out 3X/week with a personal trainer which he says will help. I'm 2.5 weeks from my sleeve date. Good luck to you!!!

That's a good plan. I'm having in US. I'm in St Louis, MO-going with a local surgeon. Luckily, mine is covered by insurance. How about you?

I hadn't thought about it yet but will let you know. I think the lack of protein is what causes the hair loss but it's a good question. I found a lot of good information on this site about what to eat and when-that's my biggest question. Also wondering if Ill be able to get my current medications down. How are you feeling? I'm getting kinda scared but not enough to back out. I'm trying not to tell anyone about the surgery but I'm a very social person (happy hours, dinner, etc that it's gonna be hard to hide that I'm. It really eating or drinking. May have to come clean but not until after.

Is it at Des Peres? What time. Would be interested if the time is right.

Good luck to you both!!!

So sorry that you are going through this. I really hope that time allows it to correct itself and that you feel better soon. I'm about 2 weeks pre-op and stories like yours scare me but it's good to know the risks and go into this eyes wide open. Hope you feel better asap!!!!

So glad everything has gone well for you. Let us know how your follow-up goes today.

Not sure of the details other than she is at Barnes downtown in ICU and needs a liver transplant. The surgery was in 2010 but sounds like there have been issues since that led to this. The story is on the KMOV website. I tend to think they "sensationalize" stuff but this was information directly from her and her family. Anyhow, it's not the sleeve and there are so many positive stories including yours. Encouraged to hear you are doing so well so soon after surgery. Curious why you didn't go with Dr. Scott? I've heard good things about your surgeon too but still wondering.

Would love to hear updates from those of you on this message who have now had the surgery. I'm dealing with the fears that many of you voiced (my surgery is scheduled for May 31). Would appreciate hearing your state of mind now that you are on the other side. Thanks!

Did anyone see the story on Channel 4 about Ashley Delp who had bypass in 2010 and now is at Barnes Jewish in the ICU due to complications related to the surgery? I realize we are doing a different surgery but there are still risks. Hate seeing something like this with my surgery only a few weeks away - Just don't need anything to add to my worries. :-( So many more positive stories so I'm focusing on those!!! She got her surgery in 2010 in the STL area but they didn't say where or what surgeon due to a pending lawsuit. Does anyone have scoop on this?

Agree! Thanks.

July 22 Sleever - I haven't heard of that Dr. If he is with MyNewSelf at Des Peres Hospital, he must be new. All of their Dr's do seminars so you could attend his to meet him and ask any questions. Good luck to you.