February Surgeries

[Autumn Breeze 11]

So has it hit you guys yet? <br><br>

My friend just asked if I was anxious and I'm surprisingly calm. But of course it hasn't hit me. Surgery day will be here before we know it

I am nervous and excited at the same time. I can't even imagine how I will feel when it gets closer to my surgery date. I meet with the surgeon tomorrow. I hope to find out my actual date for surgery. You are right it will be here before we know it.

Edited December 19, 2013 by Autumn Breeze

[Cherryhair 88]

Good luck with your surgery Cherryhair. I am hoping to have my surgery about 2 weeks after your surgery. It will be nice to talk to someone who is going through the process at the same time.

I agree it just seems like it's taking so long for the holiday season to come and go-never wished for that before since I'll be on vacation but I really want to get this surgery done.

[Autumn Breeze 11]

Good luck with your surgery Cherryhair. I am hoping to have my surgery about 2 weeks after your surgery. It will be nice to talk to someone who is going through the process at the same time.

I agree it just seems like it's taking so long for the holiday season to come and go-never wished for that before since I'll be on vacation but I really want to get this surgery done.

When the holiday season is over 1/29 will be here quickly. Are you required to lose weight prior to surgery? I need to lose 15 pounds.

[Cherryhair 88]

I'm not required to lose any weight. I gained about 10 lbs in the last 2 months. I've been overeating saying goodbye to all my favorites. I feel so bad physically. I have to stop. I'll wait to a couple days before my 1 week liquid diet to have some more food goodbye parties.

[Blue614 133]

Just found out they are submitting to my ins. 3rd Dr. Visit in Jan. Hopeful of Feb. surgery.

[Autumn Breeze 11]

Just found out they are submitting to my ins. 3rd Dr. Visit in Jan. Hopeful of Feb. surgery.

Mine was submitted to insurance today....I am hoping for a fast approval so I can hopefully have my surgery scheduled in February.

Edited December 21, 2013 by Autumn Breeze

[ReaRaes 49]

Autumn, you may even get a January date, unless your surgeon is too busy. I don't even meet my surgeon until Feb. 4th, but I've met everyone else in the process, done all of the pre exam stuff, found out I have sleep apnea and now have a cpap. So I have a huge number of co-morbidities. I am hoping for a Feb. 20th surgery date. They will submit to insurance on 2/4 or 2/5. I am having mine done at the mayo Clinic. Can't wait. But the holiday foods are getting me. My husband and I have been baking goodies for customers for the past two weeks and it has been horrible. I keep sampling "can't give customers something, we haven't tried" I can't wait until that stuff makes me sick and I don't want it any more.

[Autumn Breeze 11]

Autumn, you may even get a January date, unless your surgeon is too busy. I don't even meet my surgeon until Feb. 4th, but I've met everyone else in the process, done all of the pre exam stuff, found out I have sleep apnea and now have a cpap. So I have a huge number of co-morbidities. I am hoping for a Feb. 20th surgery date. They will submit to insurance on 2/4 or 2/5. I am having mine done at the mayo Clinic. Can't wait. But the holiday foods are getting me. My husband and I have been baking goodies for customers for the past two weeks and it has been horrible. I keep sampling "can't give customers something, we haven't tried" I can't wait until that stuff makes me sick and I don't want it any more.

Hi ReaRaes, I still need to do a sleep study....they did not require one prior to submitting to insurance....I have one scheduled in mid January....they require if I need a cpap machine that I take it with me to the hospital. I also have my endoscopy scheduled in January...I am so excited about this journey. It must be hard baking all of the goodies for your customers. Just think how different we will look and feel at this time next year. Please keep me posted on you progress.

Edited December 22, 2013 by Autumn Breeze

[PrincessErin 64]

My surgery is scheduled for February 3rd. I had a band and it had to be removed due to terrible complications. I've gained half the weight back in the last year that it's been out. My doctor suggested RNY over the sleeve due to my previous complications. I'm nervous because they say if you've had a band you lose weight slower but I'm excited to have the bypass. I don't understand the logic behind losing slower because I've had a band in the past so I am hoping to prove the naysayers wrong!

[ReaRaes 49]

I will Autumn, it has been hell the last week. Today I was good in that I didn't touch a single treat, was very tempted though. Can't wait until Christmas and I can send it all away with the college students that are coming for dinner. Come Thursday it's completely back to good eating and exercising. I haven't had time lately, I 've come home from work and immediately started working on Christmas stuff then went to bed. Today was my first day of not doing that stuff, but instead I spent it cleaning and moving furniture.

[Autumn Breeze 11]

My surgery is scheduled for February 3rd. I had a band and it had to be removed due to terrible complications. I've gained half the weight back in the last year that it's been out. My doctor suggested RNY over the sleeve due to my previous complications. I'm nervous because they say if you've had a band you lose weight slower but I'm excited to have the bypass. I don't understand the logic behind losing slower because I've had a band in the past so I am hoping to prove the naysayers wrong!

Good luck on your journey Bubbles77. February 3rd will be here in no time.

Edited December 24, 2013 by Autumn Breeze

[Autumn Breeze 11]

I will Autumn, it has been hell the last week. Today I was good in that I didn't touch a single treat, was very tempted though. Can't wait until Christmas and I can send it all away with the college students that are coming for dinner. Come Thursday it's completely back to good eating and exercising. I haven't had time lately, I 've come home from work and immediately started working on Christmas stuff then went to bed. Today was my first day of not doing that stuff, but instead I spent it cleaning and moving furniture.

Hi ReaRaes, I will get back to eating healthy and exercising on Thursday also. It is so hard because even after the holidays someone at work is always celebrating something....they Celebrate because it is Monday....they celebrate because it is Tuesday....they celebrate if it is Wednesday....it is just an excuse for us to have a luncheon and have cake. I will no longer partake in these celebrations. I will just wish them happy Monday, happy Tuesday, happy Wednesday and keep walking while enjoying my delicious Protein Shakes. Lol!

[Blue614 133]

My surgery is scheduled for February 3rd. I had a band and it had to be removed due to terrible complications. I've gained half the weight back in the last year that it's been out. My doctor suggested RNY over the sleeve due to my previous complications. I'm nervous because they say if you've had a band you lose weight slower but I'm excited to have the bypass. I don't understand the logic behind losing slower because I've had a band in the past so I am hoping to prove the naysayers wrong!

Good luck! Keep us posted

[Blue614 133]

How did everyone do on the holiday? I'm single and my family is in another state, so I avoided the pitfalls.

[PrincessErin 64]

How did everyone do on the holiday? I'm single and my family is in another state, so I avoided the pitfalls.

I am going to be honest and tell you I've had "last supper syndrome" for a few weeks. Monday starts my high protein/low carb diet until January 20 when my liquid diet starts.