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Mine is Sept 3!!

I have not had any blood work done as of yet.

I just had my endoscopy today and they found an ulcer that I had no clue existed. They did a biopsy and are testing it for H Pylori. Hoping it comes back neg but they said this won't affect my surgery date of sept 3.

My endoscopy is today. My last big hurdle to get through before surgery on the 3rd. I'm a bit nervous as I've never had one before.

Thanks for the tip! I am still pre-op but was wondering how I could slow down my eating. Just downloaded the app!!

My surgery is 9/3, so I'm right behind you. Good luck!!

I have started weaning myself off some of the things I won't be allowed to have such as pop and cutting down carbs. I've replaced my breakfast with a protein shake. I start my preop diet in a couple weeks. I'm allowed veggies and lean meat on mine.

I'm Sept 3. Just finished my psych eval and support group yesterday and nutrition class today. Upper GI next week. I'm excited and nervous as well!!

I went for my first consultation today and scheduled surgery for Sept 3. This is so much sooner than I was expecting. Looks like I'll be very busy for the next month. I'm excited yet nervous. Sep 3 is also my kids first day of school so I'm sad to be missing this but hope to see them after school . Any advice would be great.

I have to do 10 days but it is not all liquid. It is high protein low carb. I can have lean meats,eggs and veggies.

Hey everyone, I'm new to this site and just starting the WLS process. I went to my informational seminar, set up my consultation appointment and decided I wanted the Sleeve. Called my insurance only to find out they won't cover the sleeve. So I'm left deciding between the Bypass or the Lap Band. I'm looking for your real life experiences with both and suggestions. Most of my friends have received the sleeve and love it, but since that is no longer an option let me know what you recommend. I know someone who has had the lap band and had to have it removed and someone with the bypass who needs Iron transfusions. I do plan on asking my PCP and surgeon for their recommendation as well. Thanks for your help!!

Thanks so much for all of this valuable input.My consultation is not until 7/30 so I have some time to do additional research. I am also hoping to get in to my PCP before then to discuss his recommendations. I need to lose about 135lbs total and I look forward to this tool helping me to reach my goal. I've pretty much always struggled to lose weight even with diet and exercise.

I have ChampVA and they don't cover the sleeve either. They told me which procedures were covered however so I can discuss those with the surgeon.

Thanks. I appreciate all of this helpful feedback. I am leaning toward the bypass based on my research and what everyone is saying here. I was worried about the malabsorption the most.

Thank you for your input. I've been doing a lot of research but I find the best answers come from people like this who have gone through or are going through the procedures.

Thank you for your response. Your story sounds similar to that of the person I know who had the band removed. My BMI is 47 so I have quite a bit to lose. I don't crave sugars as much as salts such as pretzels and things. I do try to eat decent and have healthy Snacks when i have them and try to exercise at least 3 times a week. I don't have any health complications from being heavy but I am trying to avoid getting them.