iggychic 1,405 Posted July 13, 2012 I all! I've learned a lot reading through the threads but wanted to ask those with lower bmi's some specific questions if I could . My bmi is 36 and I have no co probs. I'm told that the process can be streamlined for "healthy" lol fat people (now that does sound silly huh?). I'm wondering if you'd care to share what tests you had to do ahead of time, what was your pre surgery diet and quicky...start to finish how long from the first appt to surgery. In addition if you'd share how it's been going for you since surgery I'd love to hear it! I've struggled with the same 50 to 60 lbs most of the last 20 years and don't want to end up like most of my family is....overweight with associated complications (mostly diabetics). I'm 49 with a six year old and want to keep up with him for many years! I'm self pay (I don't even want to fuss with trying for the insurance because it will just delay things before they say no lol). I'll have my first appt with dr billing on the 23 and I'm so excited about moving on with my life in the right way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traceyinflorida 499 Posted July 13, 2012 If you are meeting with the doctor and not going through insurance, then things will go pretty quick. Once my insurance was approved, my surgery was set just two weeks from the day I met with the surgeon. The office manager said it was a fast turn around time, but it was doable. I had a mad fire drill of my pre-op appointments which apparently vary by surgeon. Mine included blood work, pulmonary and cardio clearance and a chest x ray. I followed a two week diet with week one being two Protein Shakes a day, once sensible meal, and one of each, oatmeal, no sugar- Jello, 6 oz yogurt, 3 oz of fruit. Week two, three Protein shakes a day and one of each mentioned before, no oatmeal. I guess this pre-op diet varies by surgeon as well, but mine was the standard for that group. I had a higher BMI and more weight to lose than you do, but I imagine the pre-op diet is a standard for your office. Hope that helps. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted July 13, 2012 I was self-pay in Mexico. I started with at BMI of 35. I had surgery 3 weeks after I decided but that was due to the fact that it was the Christmas holidays and I had personal reasons to wait. My surgeon did all my tests the day before surgery and only requires a pre-op diet for BMI over 40, I think. I got to goal in nine months, I'm 18 months post-op now. Things are great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iggychic 1,405 Posted July 13, 2012 Wow fox! Can I be you lol. All of this lack of crazy tests makes me want to go to Mexico lol but I'll see what they say on the 23rd. My advocate thinks August will happen so I hope she's right. 1 loveoften reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motochic 45 Posted July 14, 2012 I all! I've learned a lot reading through the threads but wanted to ask those with lower bmi's some specific questions if I could . My bmi is 36 and I have no co probs. I'm told that the process can be streamlined for "healthy" lol fat people (now that does sound silly huh?). I'm wondering if you'd care to share what tests you had to do ahead of time' date=' what was your pre surgery diet and quicky...start to finish how long from the first appt to surgery. In addition if you'd share how it's been going for you since surgery I'd love to hear it! I've struggled with the same 50 to 60 lbs most of the last 20 years and don't want to end up like most of my family is....overweight with associated complications (mostly diabetics). I'm 49 with a six year old and want to keep up with him for many years! I'm self pay (I don't even want to fuss with trying for the insurance because it will just delay things before they say no lol). I'll have my first appt with dr billing on the 23 and I'm so excited about moving on with my life in the right way![/quote'] My bmi was 36 when i had surgery, I'm 4 months out and my bmi is 26 now, i lost most my wt the first month, now it's breaking1 lb a week, I'm doing fine, I'm size 6 from a plus16,18 . I'm happy with surgery, the nut has told me to maintain my wt but i want to loose the fat and have bmi under 25. I have sleep apena , n type 2 diabetes , ins covered the sleeve, took 6.8 weeks to get surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
