Dar200 285 Posted September 19, 2015 I'm hoping for a November date but I'm really not sure if I will make it. I get psych eval on Monday. Then just two more weeks with Nut, immediately followed by blood tests. When I say all that it doesn't sound like I'll get it in November. I asked my surgeon's caseworker how long it usually takes from the first visit until surgery and she cautiously told me three months so maybe. My first appt was August 13. Maybe I'll be there. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntitraci 18 Posted September 19, 2015 Dar 200. That's exactly how I feel. I battle with myself to not eat junk. I have thrown out.the pretzels....but my stepson likes chips and I can't deny him. He and my husband are preparing themselves for the big change coming in the cupboards. LOL. They.may.come sooner than expected. Will be on steroids thru the end of the year. I do fine during the day. But when I am home aline at night...it's like some starving lunatic.takes.over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meganliz0824 65 Posted September 19, 2015 I am excited to see this page. I have been going through 5 months of diet and pre op things to get ready for my November 19th date for sleeve Surgery. I'm almost done with all of my requirements. Only meeting with the NUT again and my psych eval then wait on insurance approval. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenlem 3 Posted September 20, 2015 I am having DS Nov 13th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nervous nana 98 Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) Hi everyone!! I was in the October forum and then today happened:angry:got a call from my surgeons office and they told me there was some mix up with dictation which has caused a delay in submitting to insurance. So last Tuesday I was under the impression I was waiting for approval and today I find out it hasn't even been submitted. So now she says the first week of November, maybe Nov 6 she says. Getting closer and closer to the holidays and that's gonna make it hard for me because I'm not telling my family. Starting to really freak out a little but I'm glad to be here in the November group Edited September 22, 2015 by nervous nana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted September 22, 2015 Hi everyone!! I was in the October forum and then today happened:angry:got a call from my surgeons office and they told me there was some mix up with dictation which has caused a delay in submitting to insurance. So last Tuesday I was under the impression I was waiting for approval and today I find out it hasn't even been submitted. So now she says the first week of November, maybe Nov 6 she says. Getting closer and closer to the holidays and that's gonna make it hard for me because I'm not telling my family. Starting to really freak out a little but I'm glad to be here in the November group Awww that's terrible!! I am glad they finally got things straightened out. Glad to have you with us I had my lap band placed on Nov 17th 2011, so I was able to avoid all of those typical Thanksgiving foods. It will be a breeze for all of us because....we won't have those hunger pains from those pesky hormones! We will fly right through the holidays with no problems except maybe head hunger. Our stomachs will be swollen for a while and that also will help because we won't have that typical hunger...yay! If we can survive through the holidays, we can survive through anything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted September 22, 2015 I am having DS Nov 13th Congratulations! DS is a big surgery, where are you having it done? Welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted September 22, 2015 The hardest part is waiting for your date to roll around and for things to happen quicker. I think the anticipation is far worse than having the surgery!!! Would you all agree ? Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ByeByeAdipose 34 Posted September 22, 2015 The hardest part is waiting for your date to roll around and for things to happen quicker. I think the anticipation is far worse than having the surgery!!! Would you all agree ? Lol Definitely! I originally wanted surgery near thanksgiving, but as time went on, i kept wanting to get it sooner! I was surprised I was able to get an October date, since i had heard my surgeon's office usually has to schedule dates a month or more out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinkgirl1234 761 Posted September 22, 2015 I am running a bit late...saw the cardiologist...ordered 2 heart tests...stress ECK.Also see pulmonary dr ....not sure what that entails.Psych...got to schedule that appt....pushing end of November for submittal to insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenlem 3 Posted September 22, 2015 Dream, I am in Illinois. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrobrien1 1 Posted September 22, 2015 I am hoping to have my surgery in November as long as insurance accepts the six month diet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dar200 285 Posted September 23, 2015 I'm thinking mine will be in November as well. I don't have a date yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cassie32104 70 Posted September 23, 2015 Hi everyone. I am also hoping to have surgery in November. I originally planned for the sleeve, but have since changed my mind. I have reflux and I found out during this process that I have diabetes. It was a hard decision to switch to bypass because I had my mind set on the sleeve for so long, but I know I will do better with bypass in the long run. I am have my last nutrition visit for my 6 required by my insurance- #6 is on 9/25 and I am so excited! After my visit on Friday, I will have all requirements met and then my surgeon's office can submit for insurance approval. Wish me luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dream4tc 192 Posted September 23, 2015 Welcome to you both. Happy to have you join us. @@cassie32104 - I am sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis, however the bypass will definately help you. I have a friend who was insulin dependent and had bypass and is doing so well!. She was able to get off insulin, but she does check her sugar every so often because she can get hypoglycemic at times. I am curious what the nutrionists have to tell you over 6 visits that they can't tell you in one visit? That is actually really good that you get so many visits! I hope your visit goes well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites