perk4756 259 Posted May 31, 2015 I don't have an exact day yet, but getting closer. I have my endoscopy this Friday the 5th. Getting so excited I wish it was just over. Hopefully after my exercise learning class on the 8th maybe I'll get a date. Not sure when my Drs office does it. I'm in Ashland, ky. Dr Roderick Tompkins at KDMC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted June 4, 2015 @@perk4756 depends on your insurance requirements unless you are self pay. after I completed the required BCBS Fed stuff I got approval letter in the mail and was in surgery within the next 30 days. I had to schedule a pre-surgery appointment. I opted to wait one week as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elrios1 47 Posted June 11, 2015 hello i am also expecting an august surgery. My last appointment with the dietician will be around the first week of august so I am hoping to have an August date for surgery. Still do not have a set date yet. two more appointments with dietician and a psyc eval left before info is submitted to insurance and i see the surgeon. Highest weight is 294 and current weight is 286, Goal weight would be 160. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachsprite 118 Posted June 15, 2015 Hi team (hopefully!) August! I'm hoping for August, I see my Surgeon on Wednesday and IF I get approved by him we will set a date there and then his PA has indicated August is a possibility, however there is still hoops to jump through such as insurance after that (mine have a 10 day turn around of decision and only fund 40% but I need that or no go and i also have to get hold of the rest of the money from Savings overseas) and also a couple of Dietatition appointments etc. I am so freaking nervous about 1) being accepted and approved by surgeon - then if that's ok 2 ) the horrible weight for the insurance company to approve or not :| not sure my nerves can stand the waits! (I'm on the borderline for criteria) Anyway I just have to keep on hoping it will happen for me and I can be an August Sleever with all! All the best for everyone's journeys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deja26cc 3 Posted June 20, 2015 I am scheduled for Surgery on August 7. I have completed all necessary requirements and met with the nutritionist, psych. Had an EGD and CAT scan. Purchased some Protein Shakes from Bariatric Eating Web site. I chose a whey Protein Drink that is strawberries & white chocolate. It was really good. 20 g Protein and sugar 3g per serving They have several other products that I would like to try. Price may be a little more than others but worth it if it tastes good. Trying to think ahead for the 2 week pre op diet that my surgeon has already given me. I live in Tampa, Fl. My surgeon will be Dr. Michael Murr at Tampa General. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byebyedarkpassenger 203 Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) August 25! Edited June 28, 2015 by byebyedarkpassenger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkibear24 33 Posted July 14, 2015 august 6th Yay!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekah81015 16 Posted July 16, 2015 I am scheduled for Surgery on August 7. I have completed all necessary requirements and met with the nutritionist, psych. Had an EGD and CAT scan. Purchased some Protein Shakes from Bariatric Eating Web site. I chose a whey Protein drink that is strawberries & white chocolate. It was really good. 20 g protein and sugar 3g per serving They have several other products that I would like to try. Price may be a little more than others but worth it if it tastes good. Trying to think ahead for the 2 week pre op diet that my surgeon has already given me. I live in Tampa, Fl. My surgeon will be Dr. Michael Murr at Tampa General. I drink the premier protien shakes they are 30 grams of protein. I am in orlando Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elrios1 47 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) August 3rd here! let us know how it went Edited August 6, 2015 by elrios1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luraine 9 Posted August 6, 2015 Aug 25th I will be sleeved! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deja26cc 3 Posted August 6, 2015 Good luck tomorrow bekah81015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
