Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

April Dates



Recommended Posts

Is it too early to start an April thread? I didn't see one yet.

I'm scheduled for April 22. I still have to finish PCP clearance and psych then insurance approval but don't anticipate any problems. Once I started my appointments the excitement and anxiety kicked in. I started 6 month supervised diet in August....this used to seem so far away and like a vague idea but its so real now. My anxiety is double as my husband's date is march 18 and I worry a lot more about him than myself. How are all the other April folks doing?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Claim it sista!!! It's so nice to have others who are counting down and on then same timeframe as you!!! And yup,it'll be here before you know it!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I will be in April, just don't have a date yet. I will get that on March 27th at my last pre op weight in. I am soooo excited. I have started buying some of the essentials that I have heard people talk about. I also ordered several sample packs of Protein Drinks. bariatric pantry has 10% off sample packs and free shipping over $99, so I got one of each today and saved some money. I won't stock up more due to people saying that taste buds change, but at least I will be able to figure out what I like. Have another follow up on Feb 27th, so I will find out about my pre-op diet and such. I have a list of questions for the Dr. :) My name is Dorian and I am from Beaver Dam WI, having surgery at Columbia St Mary's in Milwaukee with Dr Joseph Regan. I look forward to sharing this wonderful journey with you! Add me to the list please!;)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Claim it sista!!! It's so nice to have others who are counting down and on then same timeframe as you!!! And yup' date='it'll be here before you know it!!![/quote']

It is also nice having people that have gone before us to share their experiences! Thanks and hope you get over the naseua soon!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My tentative date is April 8th. I'm still waiting for

Insurance approval though :/

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Is it too early to start an April thread? I didn't see one yet.

I'm scheduled for April 22. I still have to finish PCP clearance and psych then insurance approval but don't anticipate any problems. Once I started my appointments the excitement and anxiety kicked in. I started 6 month supervised diet in August....this used to seem so far away and like a vague idea but its so real now. My anxiety is double as my husband's date is march 18 and I worry a lot more about him than myself. How are all the other April folks doing?

My tentative date is April 8th. I'm still waiting for

Insurance approval though :/

I feel the same way, My date is Also April 8 and I too had to go through 6 months of Nutrition classes and all kinds of Doctor's apts., etc. I still have one more Nut. Meeting a week from this coming Wednesday and then it's wait again for the Pre-Op apt. on March 27. All the waiting is so frustrating and when I started back in Oct. I thought it would never get here, but here I am so close and now it's all about getting organized and ready for the hospital stay and such, and yet I don't even have insurance approval yet either. I just can't wait for the surgery part to be over so I can get on with my new life.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm scheduled April 16th :) yay!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am scheduled for April 1st!! So excited but kinda freaking out too. Not only is that April Fools Day but its also my 18th wedding anniversary! LOL what a way to Celebrate. I told my husband he's getting a new and improved wife for his anniversary present.

Has anyone looked into getting their kitchen ready for post op. I ordered some sample supplements but I have no idea what else to get. I meet with the Nutritionist March 5th so I am assuming they will let me know then.

I am so thankful for this forum, its making this whole process easier knowing I'm not walking into this blind! THANKS EVERYBODY AND GOOD LUCK!!!

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am scheduled for April 1st!! So excited but kinda freaking out too. Not only is that April Fools Day but its also my 18th wedding anniversary! LOL what a way to Celebrate. I told my husband he's getting a new and improved wife for his anniversary present.

Has anyone looked into getting their kitchen ready for post op. I ordered some sample supplements but I have no idea what else to get. I meet with the Nutritionist March 5th so I am assuming they will let me know then.

I am so thankful for this forum' date=' its making this whole process easier knowing I'm not walking into this blind! THANKS EVERYBODY AND GOOD LUCK!!!

Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk[/quote']

I have been trying different Protein shakes--my favorite so far is Syntrax Matrix strawberry Cream. I also really like Click vanilla Latte coffee/protein drink for Breakfast. Syntrax nectar is a good non-creamy Protein drink-- I like green apple and cherry.

I'm stocked up on broths-- chicken, veggie, beef, miso. Different creamed soups--cream of mushroom, celery, and chicken are good, but would need to be strained for liquid phase.

sugar free Jello and Popsicles.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I did the same as wendilou. I ordered several sampler packs from Bariatric Advantage. That way, I will have several to try post op. I have also started stocking up on some broths, Soups and other stuff that I have read about and seen on some you tube videos I have watched. I am hoping to find out a surgery date on Wednesday at my weigh in appointment. Then only one more weigh in to go in march! I wish it would hurry up and get here already!! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yea... I'm getting my kitchen ready too. Each trip to the grocery store I pick up a few things so its not so overwhelming. We bought smaller dishes, glasses, big kid sippy cups, and smaller silverware. We've started trying Protein shakes....isopure is good for the hubs but bad for me.

I am sitting in psych's waiting room. My husband is in there now and I'm next. His surgery is 3 weeks from today....my stomach is flip flopping now that we are getting so close. Excited and nervous. How are you all doing with your appointments?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have everything done except for the two last weigh ins. I wish they could skip those and just submit, but guess ill have to wait. I am going to a mandatory support group tonight with my husband and then weigh in on wed. Hope to get a date then. Good luck at your appointment! Mine was very nice. The guy just talked to me and asked some questions. It was more like friends talking than an eval!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Psych assessment is done! No problem. Less than 45 minutes I answering questions and he is approving me. Hubs as well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats! One more step towards changing your life!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm waiting for the scheduler to contact me after she gets approval from insurance. I've already done 3 mos weight maintenance, psych eval, EKG, and chest X-ray. I don't know yet if I have to have an EGD. I hope I know soon-this incessant waiting is making me looney tunes.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 1 reply
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 1 reply
      1. stevieoriole

        Am feeling this right now. My surgery date is 4/1. Sign the consent tomorrow. I feel like I overloaded myself with too much info, too many opinions. Got to the point where I was wondering if I should do this. Then I thought of my reasons for taking this step and that settled my nerves. Still get moments of doubt but am striving forward. Am just going to follow my book from the surgeon. Joined this because I was told by my dietician that I should do this for support

    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×