Any October sleevers?

[RockyRitz 28]

I don't have an exact date but October is the month. The issue is I can't decide between Dr. Ariel Ortiz at OCC and Dr. Aceves. I think I'll discuss it with my PCP this week and see what he thinks. Hopefully he's not pissed that I'm going to Mexico. I live in Southern California so it's pretty convenient.

[missy moo 19]

I am due to get sleeved on 21st October .. I live in Australia. I am excited about my journey to good health but so scared of the surgery!!!

[Fierce 1]

Rockyritz, good luck with the pcp. Hopefully they cooperate. And hope you get a date soon. I live in Illinois and I'm having my surgery at the University of Chicago. Fortunately my insurance covers it, I'm only responsible for $250.00 If I would of known that I would of done this a long time ago.

[Fierce 1]

I am due to get sleeved on 21st October .. I live in Australia. I am excited about my journey to good health but so scared of the surgery!!!

Good luck Missy. I am scared too but more scared of health risks later if I can't get this weight off. I have hypothyroidism and some other medical issues and have tried for 13 years every diet, exercise program out there and NOTHING! My fear is I'll be the only person in history to have the stomach shrunk and not loose a pound.

[back2barb78 890]

I am planning on October but I'm starting to freak out a bit. Been researching nonstop and thinking and thinking and waaaay over-thinking and I'm driving myself crazy! Has anyone else gone through this? I've got a bad case of the "what if's?"

Rocky

I was in the same position you are in literally last week. Once I booked my surgery date, I started FREAKING OUT. I started feeling tense in my chest, shoulders, and arms and I was panicking thinking I made a rushed/bad decision, I need to stop being lazy and do this the old fashioned way, I'm going to die..... all these thoughts making me crazy. I finally had to join this site (I was stalking before that (grin)) and I PMd one of the vets on here who had surgery with the MD I'm using. I was on the verge of needing to call my PCP for some Xanax! After she messaged me back and we chatted back and forth, I calmed down and tried to switch my attitude. Instead of looking on here for bad experiences to talk myself out of it, I started researching my Protein drinks and looking at before and after threads and seeing people's progress (most of them lose really REALLY fast after surgery) and think about how great it will be when I get there. I have kept busy with work and I also decided once I lose 100lbs, I'm going to buy myself a Louis Vuitton bag (I'll buy clothes too, but I've wanted one of those for a long time).

I'ts really hard and I'm not perfect so I know as Oct 7th approaches, I will definitely need more support. Thankfully everyone I have reached out to on this site is not only doing fantastic postop, but are very kind, optimistic, and supportive.

Reach out to a few people and see what happens.

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[RockyRitz 28]

Rocky

I was in the same position you are in literally last week. Once I booked my surgery date' date=' I started FREAKING OUT. I started feeling tense in my chest, shoulders, and arms and I was panicking thinking I made a rushed/bad decision, I need to stop being lazy and do this the old fashioned way, I'm going to die..... all these thoughts making me crazy. I finally had to join this site (I was stalking before that (grin)) and I PMd one of the vets on here who had surgery with the MD I'm using. I was on the verge of needing to call my PCP for some Xanax! After she messaged me back and we chatted back and forth, I calmed down and tried to switch my attitude. Instead of looking on here for bad experiences to talk myself out of it, I started researching my Protein drinks and looking at before and after threads and seeing people's progress (most of them lose really REALLY fast after surgery) and think about how great it will be when I get there. I have kept busy with work and I also decided once I lose 100lbs, I'm going to buy myself a Louis Vuitton bag (I'll buy clothes too, but I've wanted one of those for a long time).

I'ts really hard and I'm not perfect so I know as Oct 7th approaches, I will definitely need more support. Thankfully everyone I have reached out to on this site is not only doing fantastic postop, but are very kind, optimistic, and supportive.

Reach out to a few people and see what happens.

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That is really great advice that I am going to follow. I need to stop looking for bad things that "might" happen and focus on the good and why I'm doing this. My husband is not worried about me having the surgery at all (He's one of those laid back positive attitude all the time people), and I wish I could be like that instead of stressing over every little thing. I'm just going to keep praying about it and start planning on what I need to do post-op. Thank you for the sound advice.

[raven123 97]

I feel like I steped off a cliff. The pit of my stomach is fluttery and I can't weem to accomplish much.

My mind is fine with it but I'm not so sure about the rest of me.

[Batman 31]

Rocky

I was in the same position you are in literally last week. Once I booked my surgery date' date=' I started FREAKING OUT. I started feeling tense in my chest, shoulders, and arms and I was panicking thinking I made a rushed/bad decision, I need to stop being lazy and do this the old fashioned way, I'm going to die..... all these thoughts making me crazy. I finally had to join this site (I was stalking before that (grin)) and I PMd one of the vets on here who had surgery with the MD I'm using. I was on the verge of needing to call my PCP for some Xanax! After she messaged me back and we chatted back and forth, I calmed down and tried to switch my attitude. Instead of looking on here for bad experiences to talk myself out of it, I started researching my Protein drinks and looking at before and after threads and seeing people's progress (most of them lose really REALLY fast after surgery) and think about how great it will be when I get there. I have kept busy with work and I also decided once I lose 100lbs, I'm going to buy myself a Louis Vuitton bag (I'll buy clothes too, but I've wanted one of those for a long time).

I'ts really hard and I'm not perfect so I know as Oct 7th approaches, I will definitely need more support. Thankfully everyone I have reached out to on this site is not only doing fantastic postop, but are very kind, optimistic, and supportive.

Reach out to a few people and see what happens.

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I did the same thing. The minute I got of the phone after booking my date I pretty much had a panic attack. I go through the buyers remorse over and over again thinking I should try on my own again but I just keep reminding myself of all ths times I tried and failed before. I wouldn't be obese now if I could do it on my own. I'm exited and terrified and don't know

if I'd be half as comfortable with it without having this forum to read through.

[taylormomto6 74]

I'm expecting to be early October. I've completed everything except my psyc evaluation and that appt is 9/4. Then I'm ready to be submitted to insurance. I figure about 2-3 weeks for that, then they'll schedule surgery

My surgeon doesn't require a preop diet, but I've been eating high protein/low carb since I attended my seminar last March. I've lost 50 lbs on my own and can't wait to get sleeved. I still have about 95 lbs to lose.

[missy moo 19]

Good luck Missy. I am scared too but more scared of health risks later if I can't get this weight off. I have hypothyroidism and some other medical issues and have tried for 13 years every diet' date=' exercise program out there and NOTHING! My fear is I'll be the only person in history to have the stomach shrunk and not loose a pound.[/quote']

Hi Fierce, I have something called sheehans syndrome which means my pituitary is dead So I also have a non functioning thyroid as well as many other complications. I am looking forward to a healthier looking me but I am really worried, I too have your fear of not loosing lol.

[Fierce 1]

Well let's just blow the statistics out of the water! I'm sure we will do great! I can't wait for the challenge.

[Fierce 1]

I'd you don't mind me asking Missy how much do u want to loose? I meed and want to loose aprox. 90 lbs.

[taraRN84 9]

I go to my last appt with my NUT at the end of September then I can submit to the insurance. I have Cigna. Probably looking at late October for my surgery date. I'm so excited but the thing I'm scared of most is the pre and post op diet. I have failed at every other diet so what if I fail at this?!?! I guess my fear of being hungry is what got me to this place anyways.

[ktgrace 6]

I too am scheduled for October 4th 2013.

Woohoo for another October 4th-er! Where are you going to have your procedure done?

[ktgrace 6]

I don't have an exact date but October is the month. The issue is I can't decide between Dr. Ariel Ortiz at OCC and Dr. Aceves. I think I'll discuss it with my PCP this week and see what he thinks. Hopefully he's not pissed that I'm going to Mexico. I live in Southern California so it's pretty convenient.

I understand how you feel. I have been doing research for the past 3 months before deciding. And interestingly enough, my top 2 choices were Ortiz and Aceves as well! Personally, choosing Dr. Ortiz just felt like the right decision for me. Everytime I considered it, Ortiz just felt more comfortable of a choice for me. My husband isn't worried about me getting the sleeve, which I think takes a lot of worry from me because he isn't worrying about it too. I really hope that you can make a comfortable decision for yourself. I will be there October 4th. Good luck deciding!