Judyr 57 Posted October 21, 2013 Dont be nervous go into this very positive and the most positive results will be your outcome. Enjoy the process more its a beginning of a whole new life for you. And all of us really. I feel very extremely fortunate that my surgeon and his whole team have done everything for me. Before I even started out all the labs and what not they sent my referral from my PCP and got my approval and now monday I do my upper endoscopy then i get my surgery date. Im super excited! I have been very lucky too. I live in Whittier, CA. I have had my upper GI. Tomorrow I have lab work and see a kidney specialist and on Tues I see a cardiologist. Then next appt is with surgeon on Nov 1 and surgery on Nov 19. Getting so excited. I have also lost some weight, so hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddsnerdspunk 26 Posted October 21, 2013 I have been very lucky too. I live in Whittier' date=' CA. I have had my upper GI. Tomorrow I have lab work and see a kidney specialist and on Tues I see a cardiologist. Then next appt is with surgeon on Nov 1 and surgery on Nov 19. Getting so excited. I have also lost some weight, so hope that helps.[/quote']Thats super awesome! Yup just doing the last thing on my list tomorrow. Then I get my surgery date! Im super duper excited! 1 Judyr reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomato Junkie Sara 1 Posted October 21, 2013 I had Dr Eagon but I changed surgeons to Dr Snow Mz Shay Would you mind saying why? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjs_journey 19 Posted October 21, 2013 I don't have my date yet, but I should have it in a week or so. I'm pretty sure it will be November. I just received my approval from the insurance today...it only took 6 days (and that is including the weekend!!). HW: 275 CW: 259 GW: 140 5'7" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddsnerdspunk 26 Posted October 22, 2013 Today was my upper endoscopy... The gi doctor says I have gastritis.. Just my luck! Guess this will push my surgery datr even further than expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjs_journey 19 Posted October 22, 2013 Today was my upper endoscopy... The gi doctor says I have gastritis.. Just my luck! Guess this will push my surgery datr even further than expected I also have gastritis but they didn't say it would delay anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzshay35 215 Posted October 22, 2013 Today was my upper endoscopy... The gi doctor says I have gastritis.. Just my luck! Guess this will push my surgery datr even further than expected I had that he gave me nexium it cleared it up in 30day because once u have surgery that would make your healing much harder and longer but I was rescheduled I was mad at first Mz Shay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddsnerdspunk 26 Posted October 22, 2013 I hope my surgery doesnt get delayed but if its done it'll prob be for the better so I can heal correctly. I want whatever is safest and better i guess I can wait 30 more days if I have to lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzshay35 215 Posted October 22, 2013 I hope my surgery doesnt get delayed but if its done it'll prob be for the better so I can heal correctly. I want whatever is safest and better i guess I can wait 30 more days if I have to lol Yea I was upset but when he explained once I have it he who t be able to see down there so I said ok it will fly by lol gd luck Mz Shay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B is starting the journey 2 Posted October 22, 2013 I am new to the site. I am scheduled for RNY Nov 5th. Since going to a support group/pre op class on Sat I have been really excited. It seems close but still far away at times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Judyr 57 Posted October 22, 2013 I also have gastritis but they didn't say it would delay anything. Did they tell you right away? I had my upper GI, but have not heard anything. Thought I would find out at surgeon appt on Nov 1, but kidney specialist did approve me. So curious how you found out so soon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B is starting the journey 2 Posted October 22, 2013 I am new to the site. I am scheduled Nov 5th. The hospital is 1 hr 40 mins away and my arrival time is 5:30 so I am checking into a hotel 2 weeks from today in order to settle in and start my bowel prep. I am really getting excited now after attending a pre op class and tour. I go in one week for my pre op visit with the surgeon, meet anesthesia, and meet with nutritionist again. I can't believe I am only 2 weeks away.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddsnerdspunk 26 Posted October 22, 2013 Did they tell you right away? I had my upper GI' date=' but have not heard anything. Thought I would find out at surgeon appt on Nov 1, but kidney specialist did approve me. So curious how you found out so soon?[/quote'] Well today I got my upper endoscopy they took samples for biopsy but the nurse when they were gettin ready to discharge me said everything looked good except for mild gastritis. When i have my results on the 28th I guess is when I find out if it will delay my surgery or not. If you did it you shoulf have got your results back within a week. That the time frame they gave me. So idk unless your gi doctor is majorly swamped or on vacation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maddsnerdspunk 26 Posted October 22, 2013 I am new to the site. I am scheduled Nov 5th. The hospital is 1 hr 40 mins away and my arrival time is 5:30 so I am checking into a hotel 2 weeks from today in order to settle in and start my bowel prep. I am really getting excited now after attending a pre op class and tour. I go in one week for my pre op visit with the surgeon' date=' meet anesthesia, and meet with nutritionist again. I can't believe I am only 2 weeks away....[/quote'] Time will pass so fast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fs_newme 16 Posted October 22, 2013 Tomorrow is the start of my liquid diet. Also starting a cold so I should be fairly miserable :0) CW: 262 surgery date 11/6/13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites