futuresleever 44 Posted January 17, 2013 I would like to schedule my surgery for the first full week in March once my insurance is approved, any other March Sleevers in the building? 1 Liljulz202 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SerendipityHappens 1,594 Posted January 17, 2013 ME! I've had my surgery date scheduled since November and the time has been flying by! Details are in my sig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacockMama 119 Posted January 17, 2013 Hey! I'm scheduled for March 12. Beyond excited, and just a little nervous. Wish it was getting done tomorrow (or today!). Going to Juarez, Mexico, Dr. Rodriguez. 2 BluAlert and JayBaby reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillowsAngel_32513 70 Posted January 17, 2013 3/25/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuresleever 44 Posted January 17, 2013 I am looking to get down to 150 pounds which is about 122 pounds. What about you all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuresleever 44 Posted January 17, 2013 I wish I could afford to go to Mexico to do it, if I could I would already be sleeved. I am trying to go through my insurance, just waiting to get to my next appt so that I can submit my paperwork Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacockMama 119 Posted January 17, 2013 Well I consider myself very blessed bc my parents are paying for mine. I just had to pay for the flight for me and my husband. My ultimate goal is 140. Anything less would be icing on the cake (haha). At 140 I would be wearing a size 5/6. I've been 160 and wore an 8 (and was literally starving myself to death...miserable), so I think thats a pretty accurate guess. That's about 110 lbs to lose. To be honest, I will be THRILLED when I get to 160...but I've heard plenty of sleevers say "don't sell yourself short" and "shoot for the moon" so to me 140 is a dream weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JennyBeth 127 Posted January 17, 2013 I hope to have mine during the month of March. My consult with the surgeon, bariatician, and nutritionist is on 1-31 and as long as I pass all of their medical tests they'll give me my date. Hopefully I can get everything accomplished during the month of feb. so a march date is possible. I do not have a supervised diet with my insurance-I just have to pass their required tests (x-rays, upper gi, etc.) first. What is the upper GI like for those of you that have gone thru it? Is it an x-ray or do they go into your stomach with a scope? I thought I had an upper gi years ago, but it turns out that it must've been an upper endoscopy because they twilighted me for the procedure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacockMama 119 Posted January 17, 2013 I don't think I have to do an upper GI. Since I'm going to Mexico, they'll do my pre-op tests the day before, but I think it's just bloodwork. I could be wrong. I have to do a diet for 10 days before surgery to shrink the liver. I'm very nervous about the pre surgery diet more so than the surgery! I HAVE to stick with it and do it or else my liver won't be suitable for surgery and they'll send me home. It's not a risk I'm willing to take so I'm pretty sure I will get through it, I just know it's going to be hard. With mine it's not a liquid diet though. It's Protein shakes/bars, lean chicken and fish, and green veggies and a couple pieces citrus fruit per day. So that''s really not too bad and I should get through it Basically low carb b/c I have to limit carbs and sugars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SerendipityHappens 1,594 Posted January 17, 2013 I don't think I have to do an upper GI. Since I'm going to Mexico, they'll do my pre-op tests the day before, but I think it's just bloodwork. I could be wrong. I have to do a diet for 10 days before surgery to shrink the liver. I'm very nervous about the pre surgery diet more so than the surgery! I HAVE to stick with it and do it or else my liver won't be suitable for surgery and they'll send me home. It's not a risk I'm willing to take so I'm pretty sure I will get through it, I just know it's going to be hard. With mine it's not a liquid diet though. It's Protein shakes/bars, lean chicken and fish, and green veggies and a couple pieces citrus fruit per day. So that''s really not too bad and I should get through it Basically low carb b/c I have to limit carbs and sugars. I've been on the preop diet for 7 weeks now. It's not hard. You can DO IT! Also futuresleever, I really CAN'T afford going to Mexico either. I had to really scrimp and save. Keep fighting your insurance, but also keep putting away pennies.. I didn't have an extra $4500 laying around that's for sure! Where there is a will there is a way! Don't give up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacockMama 119 Posted January 17, 2013 7 weeks holy cow!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onelessfatgirl 103 Posted January 18, 2013 I don't have a date yet but all my required pre-op stuff will be done in the next 2 weeks and then it's a matter of waiting on approval. The surgeon's office staff prepared me for mid to late march. I'm nervous but also excited, ready. I look forward to going through this with others on the same/similar time line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onelessfatgirl 103 Posted January 18, 2013 I'm 5 ft 5 & 258.9 lbs. I want to get down to 140. I, like others, have had to practically starve myself to be that small before. Frankly, if I got at least 100lbs off I'd be satisfied. If I got down to 140 it'd be over the moon! 1 minnesotafats reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rxtine 20 Posted January 18, 2013 I have my last appointment for my per required visits on feb 21st! Then submitting for approval. We are aiming for a march surgery! I still over think doing it tho! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuresleever 44 Posted January 18, 2013 I am 5'4'' and I've been overweight since I was 5. I am 30 now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites