raven123 97 Posted August 26, 2013 My surgery is on the 7th but I plan to arrive at the hotel on the 5th. I'll be flying in from the east and will feel better with a day or so of aclamating. So I expect to see you, ktgrace! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missy moo 19 Posted August 26, 2013 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. I would like to lose about 100 lbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktgrace 6 Posted August 26, 2013 My surgery is on the 7th but I plan to arrive at the hotel on the 5th. I'll be flying in from the east and will feel better with a day or so of aclamating. So I expect to see you, ktgrace! Raven, I look forward to it! Perhaps you can go on some walks with me in the day or two before your surgery. I would love to visit with you and make a sleeve buddy! 1 raven123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greekgirl54 3 Posted September 1, 2013 Scheduled for Octrober 28 in Hampton Roads, VA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leawhite 7 Posted September 1, 2013 I am self pay but having my procedure October 17. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leawhite 7 Posted September 1, 2013 Just scheduled today...Oct. 17th is the day! Nervous and excited' date=' but happy I found this site, as I know it will really help me through this journey![/quote'] You have the same day as I do but I am going to Mexico. 1 amberlynnwin reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyRitz 28 Posted September 4, 2013 Well I am still banking on October but I keep hitting roadblocks. I decided against Mexico and began looking into surgeons here that were not monumentally expensive (because I am self pay) and had a specific set of credentials and experience. I've actually found about 15, 8 of which are in Texas. I settled on one, Dr. Victor Gonzalez after talking with his coordinator and feeling satisfied with the information she provided. However things would not be as smooth sailing as she made it seem. Dr. G requires all his patients have a sleep study which would cost me an additional $1500, an upper endoscopy which I would also have to pay for, plus he won't do a consultation over the phone and requires two visits to Dallas, one for the consultation and to attend his seminar and then for the surgery. He won't do them in the same trip which means two flights for my husband and I on top of everything else almost brings his price up to Southern California inflated costs! (I live in Southern California) Needless to say I still do not have a surgery date and I am bummed but the search continues. I have a phone consult with another Dallas surgeon today so hopefully that goes well. I'm happy for all of you who have your dates. Hopefully I can join you soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PearNoMore 0 Posted September 4, 2013 Oct 10 here! Excited but really nervous. Just have to have my EGD and blood work done. PreOp appt Sept. 25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocknrollmama1980 20 Posted September 4, 2013 Just received my date. October 11th in orlando. Anyone else the 11th? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juciilyps:) 67 Posted September 8, 2013 ober 10 in mexico with dr garcia Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bpbandedgirl78 2 Posted September 9, 2013 I'm also on October 4th. I'm starting to get a bit nervous. Anyone here from ny?? And doing it in nyu??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montero163 11 Posted September 9, 2013 I'm also on October 4th. I'm starting to get a bit nervous. Anyone here from ny?? And doing it in nyu??? I'm from the Bronx! I'm doing my sleeve at Columbia Presbytarian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beauty29 72 Posted September 9, 2013 Houston, Oct 3rd..... Pre Op Visit is Sept 25... UHC approved!!! Weight is 260 and goal is 130.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batman 31 Posted September 9, 2013 Houston' date=' Oct 3rd..... Pre Op Visit is Sept 25... UHC approved!!! Weight is 260 and goal is 130....[/quote'] Almost identical date twins...surgery in Denver Oct 3rd and pre op Sept 27. I started at 280 and I'm down to 265ish. I keep saying my goal is 150 but really I want to be back to 135 where I was when I meet my hubby. Woooohooo! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queenie-Shelle 61 Posted September 9, 2013 Jus finished my last appts today...nxt my paperwork will be sent to insurance by Friday.......so now just waiting & waiting & waiting for approval Share this post Link to post Share on other sites