Shan5311

Hey I am scheduled for March 16th !! All sorts of emotions!! Wasn't nervous until tonight!! Starting to feel real since I will be on clear liquids tomorrow !!!

That's why we have a friend coming to stay and help. Not only do I have a three year old (just turned three feb 21) but 3 elderly dogs that need help up the steps and one of which has paralysis of the hind legs so is a handful !!

I was told at the support group meeting to always have a pillow in front of you if they are near you- you know how those elbows can be weapons!! Ouch!!

I am scheduled on Monday for RNY and have a 3 year old that weighs almost 27 pounds ( yes, she's a peanut ). We flew in a friend to help and my husband took off a couple weeks from work because my surgeon said no lifting more than 10 pounds for a month. Not sure about the sleeve surgery. I would call the office to make sure. Good luck !! ????????

Thanks everyone!! Going to keep up with fluids and rest as much as I can with a toddler!! I have 6 days to get over this- so far not too bad, just a mild sore throat and tired. I always have a cough but it's not productive. Hopefully things will work out !!!

I am doing good.. Have lost 7 pounds but not required to follow liquid diet. My doctor just requires high protein and low carb. Clear liquids the day before surgery. Can't believe we are so close!!!!!

Had my first consult on Jan 16th and surgery is Monday March 16th- exactly 3 months !!! ????

I'm sure the support makes a world of difference !!! So excited to start this journey!! ????????

Congrats !!! I am scheduled for the 16th!! Good luck on your journey !!! ????????

Yayyyy !!! We have the same surgery date!!! So happy for you!!! ????????

I had my pre-op labs and CXR done today!! Need to return to lab on the 13th for Type & Screen. Of course, my luck, I woke up with a toothache!!! Worst timing and can't get into the dentist until Thursday I explained my position with the surgery and they said they should be able to handle worse-case scenario with no problem in time for surgery !! Yayyyyyyy !!!!!!! Hopefully, this will be my only roadblock! How is everyone else doing ? ????????

I am having my surgery in Newport News, VA!! Good luck !!! ????

My surgery is scheduled for March 16th !! I am also an RN and I am sure losing weight and increasing my energy will help tremendously with my career !! Keep me updated !!!

I am 47- 15 days and counting !! ????

This is what I found at GNC- my nutritionist said it was perfect!!

Awesome !! Can't believe how close we are !!! Have pre-op tomorrow We shall see what diet they put me on. The booklet says they ask for a low carb, high protein diet until the day before surgery. I have started substituting meals with proteins shakes. Getting nervous !!! Keep me updated on your progress !! ????

I never have a problem meeting my deductible early in the year being a type 1 diabetic lol !! So that's already done !! My doctor doesn't require a liquid diet, just high protein, low carb and clear liquids the day before surgery. At least that's what the booklet he gave me says, I'm sure I will find out more tomorrow at the pre-op with him and the nutritionist.

So I have been going through the process since January and just got a call from the surgery coordinator with a surgery date!! Was so excited and she then scheduled the pre-op for this Friday (2 days from now) !! Then she mentions that my insurance considers this elective surgery so there will be out of pocket expenses!! And the hospital fees are due at the pre-op appointment in 2 days!!! WHAT?!!!!! She said she will get back to me about how much money this will cost. I am freaking out!!!! Does anyone have any idea how much out of pocket will be? I am sick to my stomach right now! I just want to cry!!

Wow, so sorry about your insurance issues but glad you found a way to make it happen!!! When they told me I had out of pocket expenses, I was convinced I would have to come up with $10,000 lol. Good luck with your journey- you are 2 days after me!!! Keep us updated !!

So glad everything worked out for you!!! Good for you!!! Please keep us updated on your status as well !!! Are you doing a liquid diet before surgery?

I know!!! I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow (weather permitting) we got 8 inches of snow today! Also going to fly a friend out from CA to help me with my 3 year old while my hubby is at work. I feel like I have so much to do!! I was looking around the forum last night and starting reading the complication posts and scared myself to death!! Had nightmares about my teeth falling out all night!! But hopefully all will go well and we will be on our way to a new healthy life !!! Good luck and keep me updated!!!

Congrats !!!! Got my date yesterday for March 16th !!! ????

Hmmm I asked the insurance company if there were any other expenses and she said everything else is covered because my husband is active duty military. But I will definitely ask the coordinator when I meet with her on Friday !!! Thanks so much!!!

I am March 16th !!! Congrats!!! Here we go !!! Have my pre-op appointment Friday (February 27th) !!!!! ????????????????????

Yayyyy to all of us!!! I just got my date of March 16th !!! ????????