will I ever get sleeved????

wondering1 · June 5, 2011

Maybe I'm feeling sorry for myself or something but I'm beginning to feel like I'll never get sleeved. I started this process in April but had been thinking about it for the last 2 years. Now that I know for sure I really want the surgery, it seems like it's going to take FOREVER to get it done. I don't want to live another day in this horribly fat body. I want to have my sleeve NOW. Anyone else feeling this way? Help please....

MrsPositive · June 5, 2011

Amen sister!!! Same here...literally being wheeled into surgery when they found my potassium was too low. Now have 3 docs fighting about what to do and I think it was not enough electrolytes on preop diet!!! TOTALLY EXASPERATING!!! But, I am using the time to decide that this FAT body is OVER!! Just eating a healthy diet and plugging along in other areas. The point is we WILL get sleeved. Just hang onto that for now. I feel your pain!!! If that helps at all!! Joan

MrsPositive · June 5, 2011

Amen sister!!! Same here...literally being wheeled into surgery when they found my potassium was too low. Now have 3 docs fighting about what to do and I think it was not enough electrolytes on preop diet!!! TOTALLY EXASPERATING!!! But, I am using the time to decide that this FAT body is OVER!! Just eating a healthy diet and plugging along in other areas. The point is we WILL get sleeved. Just hang onto that for now. I feel your pain!!! If that helps at all!! Joan

And btw, did I mention I paid $12,000 out of pocket and have so far gotten only an IV of POTASSIUM!! AHHHHH!! Lol

wondering1 · June 5, 2011

Oh my goodness! At least you're keeping your spirits up. And thanks for your response. Glad to know I'm not the only one frustrated

KellyL · June 5, 2011

Yes, a lot of us felt the same way pre-op and I know there is still people waiting to get sleeved that are in the same boat you are. I had to wait longer than most people for various reasons, so I can totally relate!! But it's happening for you it looks like, you're jumping through the hoops of hell with insurance, but it will all be worth it!! Try not to get discouraged and keep the faith. I just kept busy trying to make changes that I knew I would have to make after surgery. Smaller portions of food, lower carb, adding a little exercise and trying to be more active, and all that jazz. It helps get you prepared and benefits you Healthwise too. I figured I may as well make the best of it.

Don't get disheartened cuz it will be here before you know it and you will be sleeved!!

Infernored · June 6, 2011

Preop felt like the longest time of my life. From the point where I filled out my application with the doctor until the surgery it was 11 months for me. If I had lost the preop weight properly and didn't procrastinate then I could have had it done within 8 or 9. But I realize that I usually do everything the hard way. Hang in there!

wondering1 · June 6, 2011

So the scheduling nurse called me back today and said my surgery is scheduled for 8/9/11. Before I was just hoping for that date but now I'm actually on the calendar. Now of course this is dependendent upon all my other doctor's appointments going ok and being cleared for surgery. I'm excited to have this date but anxious that it won't happen for some reason. ugh.

imawhodat · June 6, 2011

I feel the same way. I've researched it for 2 years...I finally have the money to pay for it...and I still don't have my date. Hopefully within the next 3 weeks I'll have it.