Scared Newbie On Board

[Thyckness718 21]

I am a newbie to the site and I must say that I am excited to be here. I just decides to have WLS about two months ago, and now I am getting a little scared because things are going quicker than I anticipated. I just met with my surgeon for the first time on May 21st. On that day I had to go to the lab to take blood work, and my surgeon also set up my first appt with the nutrionalist and I also have my first support group meeting to go to on Tuesday the 5th of June. Now I just received a call from the hospital this morning to set up an appt to take my sonogram. I am so nervous because I was under the impression that everything takes 6-8 months to do and set up. What do you guys think, does it seems like things are moving fast for me? Thanks in advance for your responses.

[karenb4729 309]

Well, I met with my Dr on March 27th and will be having my surgery this coming Monday. Yes, its scary and quicker than I thought and boy have I gone back and forth rethinking my decision. However, I have had a BMI of 40+ for over 5 years which means that nothing I have done in the past has worked. Its time for me to step up and make a life change so I can have a longer life.

[emily_0192010 168]

Well, it really depends on your insurance and/or if you are self-pay. I know self-pays at my surgeon's office go from first appt to surgery in about 2 months. I had insurance and I went from my info session (which I decided to go to on a whim) to surgery in 5 months.

If the speed is bothering you, you can always slow it down. They may be pushing to get these tests done so that they can submit for insurance, which can take awhile. You ultimately control the entire process. I hated the waiting that I had to do, but I know that everyone is different.

On another note, welcome And congrats on starting your journey!!

[thinmymind 107]

I first spoke with my Dr. On May 27th and I am scheduled for June 14th. I couldn't be happier it was scheduled so quickly. But if the timing is too quick for you, I am sure you could request a later date.

I am also thrilled to be post op during the summer because I find it much easier to eat smaller quantities of food during the warmer months.

[Peg Haggerty Hefti 4]

I have a 90 day plan that I have to follow for my insurance to pay. I am 30 days into this now and I have gotten all my "ducks" in a row already. This week will be my cardiac clearance, pulmonary clearance appointments. I have had the seminar, surgeon consult, 1st nurtrition class, and psych eval all done already. I have to just finish with the other 2 PCP visits and get my letter of medical necessity and we can submit it all to my insurance. I had a list of things that had to be done before they would give auth for it. I am like everyone I have read on here....a little nervous but very excited. Too many diets too many pounds lost and gained ready for this journey. Anyone from AZ that has been thru this that I can connect with to be my mentor as I think that is a great idea. Ever hear that phrase so excited I can't hardly sit still?? That is me!

[Audrey523 55]

I agree with everyone here. It is YOUR journey. If you need time to get your head wrapped around it, then set a surgery date for when you are comfortable. I went to the seminar and had my apps and paperwork completed. Now just awaiting insurance approval. I am tentatively scheduled for August 20, the end of summer school. Personally, I cannot wait.

[disneyteach 68]

I am a newbie to the site and I must say that I am excited to be here. I just decides to have WLS about two months ago' date=' and now I am getting a little scared because things are going quicker than I anticipated. I just met with my surgeon for the first time on May 21st. On that day I had to go to the lab to take blood work, and my surgeon also set up my first appt with the nutrionalist and I also have my first support group meeting to go to on Tuesday the 5th of June. Now I just received a call from the hospital this morning to set up an appt to take my sonogram. I am so nervous because I was under the impression that everything takes 6-8 months to do and set up. What do you guys think, does it seems like things are moving fast for me? Thanks in advance for your responses.[/quote']

Don't be scared, but be sure you want this change. I went to the meeting for the Gastric Slleve in Dec. near Christmas and was sleeved May 14. I would have been sleeved if United Healthcare moved faster. I got nervous, too. If you are worried about pain, don't be. I was scared and nothing hurt, except that damn catheter! Otherwise, life was good!

[vsg30815 99]

Depends on insurance! I had to wait six months but completed a lot of labs and test in the first 2 months and concentrated on my supervised diet! I am vlogging my journey as well as many others on YouTube! My username is: jmcbribe and I'm one month post op! Don't regret a thing!! 23lbs down since surgery and 54lbs overall!

[disneyteach 68]

Depends on insurance! I had to wait six months but completed a lot of labs and test in the first 2 months and concentrated on my supervised diet! I am vlogging my journey as well as many others on YouTube! My username is: jmcbribe and I'm one month post op! Don't regret a thing!! 23lbs down since surgery and 54lbs overall!

You go girl!

[Thyckness718 21]

Hey guys, thanks for all the responses, and positive words. I am 110% sure that this is what I want and even though I am a little nervous I am excited and can't wait. So after I finish all the tests and everything, I will take any date that they decide to give me. I wish everyone well on their journey also. It really feels good to finally take control of my health and do something just for me. God Bless you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[disneyteach 68]

Hey guys' date=' thanks for all the responses, and positive words. I am 110% sure that this is what I want and even though I am a little nervous I am excited and can't wait. So after I finish all the tests and everything, I will take any date that they decide to give me. I wish everyone well on their journey also. It really feels good to finally take control of my health and do something just for me. God Bless you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/quote']

One piece of advice I was given and I will pass it on to you. The first year, it is 80% the surgery, 20% you. After that, it is 20% the surgery, 80% you. I am trying to remember that day by day, as I change my eating and exercise habits. The most successful people who have been sleeved changed their lifestyles after surgery. The ones who failed, usually didn't.