Hey there September sleevers! Any one out there?

[mlilwood 13]

Had that on Tuesday. It went great. This was a tube up my nose and down my throat. Totally awake for it. My throat is still sore. It's called and esophageal menometry, I think.

[mlilwood 13]

Perk4756, sorry you had after affects.

[perk4756 259]

Same thing I had

[Sleevemetoo15 81]

Mlilwood are you talking abt the endoscopy by chance? I was asleep for mine so no problem. But was really sore in my chest and back next day

Its a barium swallow. You swallow the most thickest barium first, than quickly swallow this poprock type stuff too blow up your stomach, than swallow a thinner barium... all of which is very nasty... because your trying no to throw all this stuff up, because if the poprocks. All while your doing this they're taking pictures of your esophagus and stomach. My opinion, this test it the worst... next to lumbar punture or spinal tap.

[perk4756 259]

I understand now. Hadn't heard anyone describe. My daughter had a colostomy as a baby and this was one if the tests. Unfortunately sat up like concrete in her. Lil. But that's also been 25 years ago.

[mlilwood 13]

Never had an LP. That sounds awful too.

I understand now. Hadn't heard anyone describe. My daughter had a colostomy as a baby and this was one if the tests. Unfortunately sat up like concrete in her. Lil. But that's also been 25 years ago.

Poor kiddo.

[Rebeccaabrooks86 269]

Hey everyone, I am a September Sleever too. I had the Band. Just had it taken out two days ago. Can't wait to revise to the sleeve...have to do a 3 month supervised diet with my doctor's nutritionist for my insurance. I already got the clearances I need from a psychologist and therapist. I have an appointment in a week with my primary care to get a letter from him. I can't wait for September to be here!

[Shortlynx2 34]

I survived the sleep study last night, worst thing ever. Can't stand restrictions on movement and things by my face, especially my nose. Finally got my surgery date. Monday August 10th. Last Nutritional visit on 7/10 then submitting to insurance for approval. I'm really excited.

[mharper77 12]

Had my 2nd of 4 appointments with my PCP yesterday and I gained 1.7 lbs. :'(. The situation I'm in makes this so difficult! I can't lose weight or I'll get denied but I definitely don't want to gain. I feel like I'm over thinking and stressing which makes me want to eat more!! I just want to maintain. Sorry, I'm just venting in hopes that someone on here can relate and maybe give some advice???

[KensingtonWalk 10]

I am hoping for November. I know what you mean, it is always in my mind and I find my mind wandering back to it even when I am busy with something and engrossed in it. Best of luck! I will enjoy reading your journey.

[Sleevemetoo15 81]

I survived the sleep study last night, worst thing ever. Can't stand restrictions on movement and things by my face, especially my nose. Finally got my surgery date. Monday August 10th. Last Nutritional visit on 7/10 then submitting to insurance for approval. I'm really excited.

Congrats... my sleep study is Aug 7th, I can schedule surgery afterwards. My prep session is Aug 10th... my pre op is 10 days before surgery...

[perk4756 259]

It seems as though September is still so far away to me. Extremely excited to start this journey's other side.

[mlilwood 13]

Just curious, does everyone have to do a sleep study?

[asauce413 8]

Hi! I believe I will be having surgery in September. Not sure how it works for other surgeons but my plan goes like this..I just had my first appointment last week with him. We did pre-op blood work and scheduled all my appointments for barium swallow, sleep study, 2 appointments with a nutritionist, one appointment with a psychiatrist and then they submit it to insurance. They said my insurance takes about a week to approve and then we schedule 2 weeks out or so from there for the surgery. So it definitely sounds like mid-late September. I am so anxious to get this process going. Afraid to lose weight because I'm only a BMI of 35.6 right now but I do have comorbidities.

[perk4756 259]

I do not have to do a sleep study because I don't have sleep apnea. Or at least that's how my Dr decides who needs one.