NEWBIES..... LETS STICK TOGETHER

[Dotti 28]

I know every surgeon is different and requires different test, but what are the basic test you have to do besides blood test & EKG?

I only had blood and a endoscopy. But I've heard of sleep study Also

[txbarrelracer08 2]

I know every surgeon is different and requires different test, but what are the basic test you have to do besides blood test & EKG?

I had a chest x ray done, blood work, I had to get cardio clearance from my specialist, I had a physical done, and an endoscopy. I look at it as I would rather them do all the tests to make sure I could make it rather then find out in the end! Lol

[Egal14 9]

Had mine on the 14/6/14, in Jordan....and on my way to kenya...feeling a lot better today...tea works wonders

[#9grammy 274]

I know every surgeon is different and requires different test, but what are the basic test you have to do besides blood test & EKG?

My ins required 6 month PCP visits, cardiologist visit (don't know what u do with him), pulmonary function test, EKG, psychiatrist visit, EDG, Nutrician visit, support group for Nutrician and a exercise meeting where u do ride dif machines. Wow oh and a lot of blood work and X-ray. Hope that helps, they are all not bad to do.

Good Luck

[Egal14 9]

I have to ask, one I my op sites pretty much hurts, not the one with the tube, but the other side....it's been getting hard and painful...could be because I sleep on that side

[chocolate48diva 10]

Who is doing your surgery? Mine is August 20 with Dr. Garcia.

Dr Illan is doing mines July 22

[Zane's Mom 184]

Hello. This is my second post and I was sleeved this morning. My pain in recovery was intense under my ribs and I was nauseated too. But I got meds for that and it's not bad. I'm a 3 on a 10 scale of pain. I've been walking around the unit floor and have done 11 Laps. I wanted to say that when I made the decision my first appointment was May 14th and here I am sleeved. My insurance was not going to cover no matter what so I was a private pay which made the process so fast. I wish you all well for your ongoing journey. I lost my oldest son at age 18 three years ago. I have 3 adopted children at home 5, 6 & 6. Pllus a 15 year old. I'm doing this for me, to be a better mom for them.

[alyssaajoan 36]

Got my surgery date today!!!! July 7th! It's going to come so fast and I cannot wait to finally start this new journey(:

[Luigi5144 29]

I finally have my initial consult appointment. It will be June 30th. The weight management insurance requirement is all online, they said. Even the registered dietitian. I have no idea how that works... But, I can start that the same day. And that's for 3 months. I'll schedule my psych eval for after that appt. I'm excited

[finallyfree101 39]

I had my preop appointment last week and scheduled surgery July 3rd! whew I can't hardly contain myself! I've been on liquids for 3 weeks now and had a rough start but figured some stuff out once I got past the headaches. I have been stressed out and nervous the whole time until last week and I know how the uncertainty can make you crazy, thank goodness for support and information, this site helps. I think that everyone is different and the more you have to lose the longer we have to do the liquids. But I've lost 50 lbs preop and I am highly motivated towards success! Good luck everyone.

[finallyfree101 39]

My Dr. requires your Gall Bladder be removed, I don't know if this is typical, I had my EKG and Labs done and will have to have an endoscopy day of surgery, they told me I will be pretty doped up by that point.

[RayJunCayJun 41]

I getting anxious to at least get the consult over with! I am ready to start getting what I think I will need the first couple of weeks, but I must have lost some good sense I already have $200 of stuff picked out at an online nutrition place, another $250 at Amazon. Most probably way to much of what I won't need. (Protein powders, Protein drinks, Vitamins etc)

How much are you planning on spending on your pre-op and post-op groceries & vitamins?

[lifestartsnow4me 81]

I getting anxious to at least get the consult over with! I am ready to start getting what I think I will need the first couple of weeks, but I must have lost some good sense I already have $200 of stuff picked out at an online nutrition place, another $250 at Amazon. Most probably way to much of what I won't need. (Protein powders, Protein drinks, Vitamins etc) How much are you planning on spending on your pre-op and post-op groceries & vitamins?

I have spend about $200 or so including Protein, vitamins, broth, and nutribullet.

[Ness0607 0]

Hello. Surgery date July 27th in Thialand!! Nervous but ready

[Christine RN 19]

I'm 32 from Texas 5'2, 250lbs, supposed to have my surgery July 21st..So nervous but excited..I know all the tests n labs get tiring so hope it all goes well for you guys. We're about to start our journey to a new life Thank God!

where in Texas I am in Dallas. Surgery on the 30th.