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That's the date that I find out my last two clearance whether or not my surgery is the 30. I did my stress test today and I also did the eko (how ever it's spelled) I know I'm fine but I'm scared something might be wrong and I have to postpone! Just needed to vent. This page is so supportive.

Thank you so much! I really just want it to be tomorrow haha.

My surgery is in one month and I figured it's time to start getting my list together. What do I need? Lol like I always see people with those premade protein shakes and jello and chicken broth but what else will I need also I'm so confused on my vitamins I start my day at 7 am I hear that some vitamins can't be taken together. I'm so lost and need help please!

Do you know or anyone know if birth control and vitamins react to each other weird?

I'm getting the camra through my gastric track (I think that's what it's called) this Thursday to make sure I'm good to go. I'm nervous somwthing will be wrong and I cant get sleeved. I expressed to a friend about my fear and she said maybe it'll be a sign to loose weight differently. I'm pissed about it but mainly lost as to what if I can't sleeve. What will I do then. Help!

Thanks! Everything came out fine my concerns now are that my slewp study went wrong and I have a stress test tomorrow so let's see how it goes.

Atlantic county here! Surgery in Manahawkin

Okay so I've been going with the proces for my gastric sleeve. I was told they would like to do it October 30. So in my mind I'm picturing it being done that day. Got my psyc evale and today I got my gastroscope which he said I looked good but of course he took samples for testing. I went to a cardiologist today as well but I don't know if it was me or what be he seemed like a complete asshole. I would like to say I'm a "healthy" fat person because luckily I'm not sick but anyway today is the 11 of September and he wants me to get blood work and a heart scan but he wants it all done on my period. Now here is where the issues I'm having lay. My period is super eregular but it's suppose to come by the end of the month so I'm scared it won't come then what? Also he wants to see my but on October 22 so I'm guessing this will push my sleeve date back. I just really want it done already. I'm going through a lot of emotions right now because I'm not comfortable with myself anymore and I know this surgery will fix my mind set and make me ectatic. Did anyone else's surgery get pushed back? I'm just so upset by this all I feel like I can't stay positive and I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Help me please? Sorry for the rant I just don't know who to talk to

Wow that's crazy! I'm very fortunate with the hospital I picked I went in for my first consultation in august and now I'm at my final steps. I just need my cardiologist and pulmonologist to sign off. I'm scheduled the 30th of October but don't find out my approval till the 22

I don't know how to message on here but I'm always up for new friends!

First off thanks everyone for taking the time to answer and for the advice. I guess I'm stressing a lot on protein because I became vegetarian 2 months ago and even with out the surgery it's been a rough couple weeks

Lots of luck! Keep us updated and hope all is well!

I'm so excited I'm scheduled for October 30 to have my surgery and just received a letter of approval from my insurance company! Now I just need the clearance of my cardiologist and pulmonologist which I find out the 22 so hopefully I'm good to go! Anyone just have surgery? Any advice?

Wow. I guess my insurance isn't as tough I just need the clearance of a psychologist gastroenterologist cardiologist and a pulmonologist and 2 nutrition classes. The only "struggle" I've had has been that I don't like my cardiologist because I felt fat shamed but so close to surgery I need to be approved soon and don't want to change so close to surgery.

I went for my first consultation in august and was scheduled for October 30 and got the letter this Friday. I didn't know I would get an approval letter honestly but here I am! Good luck to you!

I'm scheduled the 30th and I have a stress test this Friday and for some reason he wanted me to do blood work on my period (cardiologist) so blood work tomorrow. The 22 I find out from my last two doctors if I'm good to go or not so fingers crossed everyone!

So my surgery date is for October 30. It's so close I can feel it!I haven't heard from my gastroenterologist yet from when they checked my stomach. I saw my lung doctor and he said I was good but wanted a sleep study done. Which is this sunday. I'm having a stress test wednesday. Now I felt kind of fatbashed by my cardiologist as in he was super suprise that I was a "healthy" fat person no problems in the ekg and on the outside in general. So October 22 I got back to my lung and heart doctor and I'm hoping they give me the clear for October 30!! Although I have a gut feeling it won't happen then I just really hope it does...

Is anyone else out there keeping it from friends and possibly family? So far only 4 people know my brother my parents and my boyfriend. I have two main friends that I work with and idk I guess I feel like they will judge me and say I'm taking the easy way out. I'm still thinking of a life as to what surgery I'm having to get 2 weeks off from work. Luckily i don't need doctor notes. Should I bother telling my friends. The only reason I see me telling them is if they keep trying to shove food down my throat. Also they are both health freaks now and one friend has tried to help me loose weight but basically gave up. HELP

Thanks everyone for taking the time t answer my post. Just an update if I didn't say this already my dad mom brother boyfriend 2 best friends and a coworker/friend kknow.i basically told my best friends listen this will make me happy I don't want to be sick and injecting myself for the rest of my life. And they are supporting me big time now whatever makes me happy. Recently my coworker jumped on board after realizing she wasn't my friend if she couldn't support me. I only really express my excitement to my boyfriend because he's my biggest supporter but I'm slowly getting comfortable talking about it with my friends.

Thank you so much I'm trying to remind myself that they are just making sure I'm okay for it. But it just sucks when a doctor is concerned for your health when it's like no shit that's why I want the sleeve to improve it!

Yeah I just feel like I will be a happier person once I'm happy within my own skin

Thank you for sharing that with me and I'm sorry that you had to go with that. I guess I jut set my mind that it's gonna happen that I just want it to happen like tomorrow but I need to stay positive but I can't seem to find the positivity bug anymore

Wow! I love seeing before and after pictures. I'm In the process of paper work and doctor visits before I can get my surgery. Excited to get it though!

So one of my I guess you can say fears is I won't be motivated to exercise. What will make exercising this time any different from before. I've been "trying to work out" for almost 2 years and my bed seems to be more important and always wins the battle. What has motivated you to keep going to the gym or we'll work out. What should I tell myself. I guess I'm also asking for help. My surgery is late October and I want to see results like everyone else.

Yeah I feel like strength training will be my focus. My fear is lots of loose skin