Approved!

[kygal1982 4]

I'm pretty excited so I just wanted to share. My surgery has been approved!!!! I'm so close now I can taste it. What's left........... well my pre-surgery class, surgeon appointment, vena cava filter placement (2 weeks prior to surgery) and then finally surgery! I can't wait to get my actual surgery date. It seems like it's been such a long road but I guess it really hasn't. The anticipation is enough to make you feel that way. They say my surgery will probably be sometime in the first 2 weeks of October. I'm down 20 pounds thus far and hope to do at least another 10-15 prior to surgery. Anyone else getting sleeved around that time?

[kellyw74 258]

Congrats!! Keep us posted on your progress!!

Kelly

[wishes 125]

Awesome! Congrats, hope you get a date soon!

[ravenjeh 16]

Congratulations! I know you are so excited!

[AnnaChelle 0]

woo hoo! Very happy for you

I'm pretty excited so I just wanted to share. My surgery has been approved!!!! I'm so close now I can taste it. What's left........... well my pre-surgery class, surgeon appointment, vena cava filter placement (2 weeks prior to surgery) and then finally surgery! I can't wait to get my actual surgery date. It seems like it's been such a long road but I guess it really hasn't. The anticipation is enough to make you feel that way. They say my surgery will probably be sometime in the first 2 weeks of October. I'm down 20 pounds thus far and hope to do at least another 10-15 prior to surgery. Anyone else getting sleeved around that time?

[TrailNurse 0]

I'm pretty excited so I just wanted to share. My surgery has been approved!!!! I'm so close now I can taste it. What's left........... well my pre-surgery class, surgeon appointment, vena cava filter placement (2 weeks prior to surgery) and then finally surgery! I can't wait to get my actual surgery date. It seems like it's been such a long road but I guess it really hasn't. The anticipation is enough to make you feel that way. They say my surgery will probably be sometime in the first 2 weeks of October. I'm down 20 pounds thus far and hope to do at least another 10-15 prior to surgery. Anyone else getting sleeved around that time?

Did you have a DVT? I am having my sleeve 10/31/11.

[SittingPretty 16]

Congrats!!! You are on your way

[kygal1982 4]

Thanks everyone! Trailnurse, no I've never had a DVT. My surgeon puts a vena cava filter in all his patients getting the sleeve or bypass. I wasn't too happy to hear I was going to have to have it but I guess it is looking out for my best interest. Doesn't seem like many on here have had to have one placed.

[AnneG 7]

Wonderful News! Congrats!

[TrailNurse 0]

Thanks everyone! Trailnurse, no I've never had a DVT. My surgeon puts a vena cava filter in all his patients getting the sleeve or bypass. I wasn't too happy to hear I was going to have to have it but I guess it is looking out for my best interest. Doesn't seem like many on here have had to have one placed.

I wonder why? Laparoscopic procedures have the lowest incidence of DVT of ALL surgeries combined. You might want to show him the following link and ask for a genuine medical reason for putting in a filter. The filter alone can cause complications and they don't always prevent DVT's. Why do another procedure unnecessarily? If he can't give you a valid reason, I would consider going some where else.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/VenousThrombosis/21600

[Shea 13]

Congrats. Where are you having your surgery in KY. I'm having mine done in Lexington. Keep us posted on your journey. Again Congrats.

[emily_0192010 168]

That is awesome! I can tell you are super excited! It will be here before you know it!

[kygal1982 4]

Hey Shea, I'm having mine done in Ashland, KY. Where in Lex are you having yours? I'm very familiar with the area.

Trailnurse, I'm actually a nurse also. I wasn't pleased about the idea of having a vena cava filter placed but after discussion with him on my first visit I understand his reasoning. Thank you for the link, I checked it out. Mine will go in 2 weeks prior and then will be removed 3-6 months post. What type of nursing are you in?