July Surgeries

[clk 3,519]

Theresa, I was initially all in for the band. My primary doc recommended the band to me after I was diagnosed with Type II in 2008. I did research on the band for more than a year. I read about VSG sometime in 2009 and my first thought was that it was way too invasive, too drastic. However, I continued to research both surgeries and sometime in the last eight months settled on the VSG. I just couldn't find enough band people without complications. There were only a handful of folks more than two years out and still happy and problem-free.

An additional factor for me is the fact that my husband is in the military and we often work remote assignments. If I'd had an issue with my band in another country without a lot of medical support, it would be a nightmare. Not to mention the fact that finding a doc for fills in Armenia would be next to impossible.

Once I decided on the VSG the band just seems crazy to me. The VSG means more recovery time up front, but less aggravation and trouble in the end.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm pretty nervous - not about the surgery but because I have never been away from my 2.5 year old twins for more than a few hours, and I'll be gone six days.

~Cheri

[mellifrits 25]

Add me to the list! I'm scheduled for July 12 with Dr. Nick Nicholson at Baylor Plano. Aetna PPO just approved today. I started the monthly nutrition classes Feb 23, did the sleep study, and had the psyche interview. Package was submitted on May 27 and approved June 15. Dr. Hick's office offered to have me start the preop diet tomorrow and schedule surgery for June 28. I thought that was just a little too quick! I feel quilty that everything has gone so smooth to this point despite my impatience.

I am also getting sleeved July 12, 2010 but I am getting it at Star Medica Hospital with Dr. Jose Rodriguez in Juarez, Mexico

[mellifrits 25]

Does anyone know how to upload a file in an email. I have a PDF file 30 pages long that is full of shake recipes. I found it on another site and would share if I knew how.

I don't know but you can email it to me! Please

[possumtrot 2]

I'm a few days behind everyone else. Will be sleeved 7/16 in the states. It's coming up fast folks!

[Globetrotter 1,340]

I just got my date confirmed this morning, July 14th with Dr. Jossart @ LapSF. eeep!!

[LapGyrl 11]

Hey everyone! I locked in my date yesterday. July 28th I will have my sleeve done!! Just a week or two ago I was saying I wish I could post in the July surgeries thread but I though it wouldn't be until later this year or next year. Now it's only 4 weeks away!! Best wishes to all.

[KathyM 14]

Yaaay LapGyrl!!

I am getting done on the 15th, isn't this so exciting? What a rollercoaster of emotions lol. We are on our way to a new life! Please keep posting, we all want to know how your experience goes. :scared0:

[ariel 0]

Hi, everyone! I live in Mexico and i will have my surgery here on July 10th, i am soooo nervous. I dont know why, but my doctor gave me a 3 day pre op liquid diet, so right now i am eating normally. Does this sound right?

I am a mom, and sometimes i am nervous about the fact that i want another baby, the doctor told me that it is ok to be pregnant with the sleeve, have you heard something about it?

I totally agreed with Cheri, i am anxious about leaving my girls for some days, and sometimes i want to cry when i think what will happend to them if something happen to me, I have mixed feelings all the time, some days i am so happy with my decison, and sometimes i am afraid...

Anyway, i am getting ready for july 10th, wish me luck!

I want to tell you, that i have been reading your posts for days, and you have been incredibly supportive for me! Thanks!

XOXO

Ariel

[mellifrits 25]

First day of July! Can you believe it! Are we ready?

[**LaSaJaTa** 4]

Cheri, I'll see you in Mexicai, I'm also scheduled for surgery on the 15th of July with Dr. Aceves! How are you doing with the pre-op?

[momof3girls 0]

In my hospital room waiting. So far they have 2 people to surgery and there are 2 of left to go. I am hoping I am next!!!! Hospital is beautiful and everyone is so nice. I was hoping for some alone time with one of the doctors to go over some of my fears but that hasn't happened. So....I guess I will have the surgery and have the questions answered after..... Getting, thirsty, hungry and excited.

Jennifer

[KathyM 14]

Jennifer - so excited for you!! Please post and let us know how everything goes!!!

Kathy

[clk 3,519]

LaSaJaTa: Glad to know someone from the boards will be there. I actually gained a few pounds (five) since I turned in my paperwork...oops. So I decided to start my preop on the 1st, hopefully that will get me down below the weight I told them. I'm on day two of low carb, and doing fine and not experiencing any hunger. Just the headache that tells me my body is going into ketosis, which is what Nina told me they want. How are you doing?

Jennifer: How exciting! Keep us posted. I'm sure everything will go just fine. Can't wait to hear from you once you have that sleeve!

~Cheri

[gsegura 1]

I'm going in on July 6th, next Tuesday at 5:00 a.m. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I'm starting to worry about stupid thoughts like " what if the surgeon has a hang over from the 4th of July party.....? etc. Anyway, I just want this surgery over with because I can't handle being fat any longer. God help me through it without too much pain. Looking forward to stay in touch with all of you. Please keep me in your prayers for Tuesday.

[possumtrot 2]

I'm going in on July 6th, next Tuesday at 5:00 a.m. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I'm starting to worry about stupid thoughts like " what if the surgeon has a hang over from the 4th of July party.....? etc. Anyway, I just want this surgery over with because I can't handle being fat any longer. God help me through it without too much pain. Looking forward to stay in touch with all of you. Please keep me in your prayers for Tuesday.

You are in my prayers gsegura. Praying for a successful, noneventful surgery and recovery!