2014 October Surgery

[kimdlawson06 141]

I'm hoping to have my surgery late October! My situation is a bit confusing. My BMI is 36.6 but I have chronic hypertension which I've had for years! I have bcbs federal which requires a 2 year history of weight issues which I have but not sure if I was at 35 bmi the entire 2 years. I have my second appt next week with 2 more appts after that plus the psych eval. I became overweight after having my thyroid removed a few years ago and really want this surgery!! Anyone with similar experience or advice?

[Elderberry 3]

Hello, new. Having sleeve 2nd week of October. I'm self pay and from the uk. I've just been told to go on a low fat diet but that's it. I'm vegetarian so am wondering how to get all the Protein in after sleeve and a bit worried about my hair.

Anyway hello!

[Nurselori 37]

Hey guys! Nice to see others having surgery in October as well. I'm getting sleeved October 14th.....

[Chubtastic 21]

Getting sleeved on October 9th in Mexico 2mons 1wk and 2days away!

[Nurselori 37]

Getting sleeved on October 9th in Mexico 2mons 1wk and 2days away!

Chubtastic, I am going to Mexico as well. I'm using Dr. Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center. Who are you using?

[Chubtastic 21]

Chubtastic, I am going to Mexico as well. I'm using Dr. Ortiz at the Obesity Control Center. Who are you using?

Awesome! Dr.Illan

[nbw1220 58]

Hoping to have my surgery in October too! I just have a couple more appointments with the dietitian and then I will get to schedule the actual date

[Nurselori 37]

Hoping to have my surgery in October too! I just have a couple more appointments with the dietitian and then I will get to schedule the actual date

That's great!!! We can do this!!!!

[Elderberry 3]

Chub - I have my surgery on the 9th too. Seems a way off and very close at the same time.

[jessiquoi 623]

I hope to be sleeved in October also. So far, I have had all the tests except the endoscopy and colonoscopy. I haven't gotten all the results yet, but I'm expecting to be cleared (always the optimist!). I have 2 more visits with the team, one 8/19 and one 9/23, where they will weigh me (I needed 3 months of supervised weight loss). I'm hoping that they will send my paperwork in for approval after that last appointment.

I can't wait to get this done! Looking forward to sharing the journey with you all.

[librarianlk 26]

Chubtastic and Nurselori, I am also having surgery in Mexico with dr Rodriguez on October 24. Exactly 11 weeks from today. Using that time to get ready by learning new eating habits and trying to remember to sip Water all day long. The water part is hard for me, so I've got to work on that.

[Nurselori 37]

Chubtastic and Nurselori, I am also having surgery in Mexico with dr Rodriguez on October 24. Exactly 11 weeks from today. Using that time to get ready by learning new eating habits and trying to remember to sip Water all day long. The water part is hard for me, so I've got to work on that.

Yes that's a tough one. For me it's about drinking water to begin with. I am addicted to diet soda. Breaking that habit now. October will be here before we know it!!!

[BobbieVSG 51]

Best of luck to everyone! My operation date is October 6th 2014, so excited. Feels like forever away, hopefully it'll go quick!

[Nurselori 37]

Best of luck to everyone! My operation date is October 6th 2014, so excited. Feels like forever away, hopefully it'll go quick!

It does feel like forever....or just 2 months and 2 days and 9 hours. But who's counting. Lol

[dtiller1147 137]

I got my chest xray eval and Pulm Function Clearence another step Down!!