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Hi everyone! I'm fairly new to this app and it's my first post. I started this journey in January 2016 and finished my last requirement on Thursday. My surgeons office called me on Friday with a surgery date of May 9th and start pre-op diet on April 25th. I was set on having the sleeve, but my surgeon explained to me that due to my severe acid reflux (GERD), he doesn't recommend it. He suggested the RNY. I've researched it and decided to have the RNY. I'm super excited to start this journey, on becoming healthier! Anyone else having the surgery on or around this date? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I'm so excited for my surgery on the 9th. I think I'll be nervous the day of surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My surgeon asked me to take 1 week and 1 day from work. Since all I do is work at a desk all day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Eoconnell24 Wow... That must be nice... Lol. Mine isn't as bad as what I've read Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@"eoconnell24" that's awesome! Have you started your pre-op diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ LadyClair good luck! @ j16 thanks! Best of luck to you too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing! Keep up the great work Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations! Mine is May 9th. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ GermanShepherdMama I'm also on May 9th and start my pre op diet on 4/25 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best of luck to you @NikNakD. To you too @FindingCharlie. We will have to check up on each other while on our diets Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck today @ampcleish Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Heatherg0907 wow... That's close and awesome! I'm so excited! @@applejenn That's exciting! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck on your sleeve @@AndreaCanFlyy and thanks @@James Marusek Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was also dead set on having the sleeve done. When I met my surgeon and asked about my history, I told him my severity with acid reflux, he asked me if he can make a suggestion. He suggested the RNY because with the sleeve he would cut part of my sphincter and it will make my acid reflux a lot worse. I said the same thing about not wanting my insides rearranged but as @@dhrguru says you are with the sleeve by removing part or your stomach. I hope you decide with what will make you happy! Good luck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Welcome! I also live in Central Florida. I'm attending my last nutrition class on the 7th and hopefully should have a date soon. I've chosen the RNY. I've started changes already so hopefully it will be a little easier after surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My insurance doesn't cover Bariatric Services either, but because my BMI is higher than normal they overrode my plan and it is covered. Check with your PCP to see if they can put in a referral to see if they will cover it. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App