August surgery anyone?

[backpacking5 224]

I just got the call, August 6th is the date for me! Got my other appointments the week before for pre-op and second meeting with the surgeon set also. I hate to wish summer away, especially since it is so short in northern MN, but I am so ready to do this. Anyone else have an August date yet?

[angemc 85]

Yes I'm August 6th!!! So I'm on day 3 of the pre-op phase that my surgeon wants me to do for a month- 3 shakes a day (can be replaced with the Soups and bars) and 2 cups of green vege. Aghhhh!

[backpacking5 224]

I don't have any pre-op diet, kinda happy about that, but I plan on doing something the week before surgery just to get in the groove of it.

[angemc 85]

Lucky you! There seems to be some real inconsistencies with the surgeons and pre-op diets. Or maybe it's more about how much you have to lose and how big your liver is? Anyway it's exciting to have the date and know that our lives are going to change in such a positive way. I'm excited! It's been such a long wait..

[SJP 1]

I am also having surgery on August 6. I start pre-op on the 23rd. I am excited but a little nervous after reading all of the complications. I have been waiting for approval for 3 months so I am ready.

[angemc 85]

SJP that's great news! It feels a bit more real once you start the pre-op diet. My biggest worry at the moment is my liver. I'm day 4 of the diet and it is getting easier but I'm really scared that my liver won't shrink enough and my surgery won't go ahead. Everyone on here seems to have had no problems with their liver so fingers crossed!

[bassetluv 22]

I'm scheduled for August 26th. I'll be doing a 3 day sugar free Clear Liquids diet before hand. My weight is just high enough to put me at a 40 BMI which is a very good thing because I don't have any major comorbidities which my insurance requires for those under 40. Insurance should cover 100% which makes me feel very fortunate.

[angemc 85]

I'm scheduled for August 26th. I'll be doing a 3 day sugar free clear liquids diet before hand. My weight is just high enough to put me at a 40 BMI which is a very good thing because I don't have any major comorbidities which my insurance requires for those under 40. Insurance should cover 100% which makes me feel very fortunate.

That's great news! It's a long wait to get to surgery isn't it? It's been 12 months for me and probably a year before that that I wanted the lapband. Wish I had made the decision earlier, but thought I could lose the weight on my own because I've done it before. But I was wrong! Anyway I'm three weeks away from surgery now. Excited and nervous but know it will be life changing

[Maryanng 6]

I have a 8/30 surgery date and I can't wait to look hot