Newbie here..finally approved and scheduled for surgery on the 25th!

[Chi2Htown 27]

I'm so jealous (and happy for all of you!). I called my insurance Friday and was told that I was approved and I tried calling my doctors office today and they tell me 'We'll call you back once we hear something'... Ugh, like can't you just go ahead and call the insurance to verify and schedule me now? All of my other tests have been done a month now ... So I'm wondering how long I'll have to actually wait. Hope they're able to get me in by the end of this month like you all!

[Mrs_O 118]

i will get my sleeve on the 27th! i will go for my NUT class and final doc appt this wednesday the 20th and that is also when i will start my one week pre op liquid diet. we are getting SO close!!!!

what are you all most nervous about? I am getting myself freaked out about the drain removal (luckily mine is removed the next morning after the surgery) and also i will be on blood thinner shots for a month. I'm sure i will get used to them after a day or so since they are such tiny needles supposedly but it still gives me the willies.

Does everyone get a drain? And blood thinners? I've not heard about that. I hope not lol.My last appointment before surgery is Thursday, I guess they will give me that info then.

No, not every surgeon does either one. Mine just does both. Freaked out a little bit still SO ready for thiS!!!!

[Siege 49]

I am having mine on the 21st. It is good to see some January people here so I won't be alone.

[Siege 49]

I did not get a drain.

How did everyone do in January?

Mine went well, and I am healing as expected.

[Mrs_O 118]

I was sleeved the 27th. I did have the drain and was so freaked out about them taking it out but it truly was no bid deal at all. Doing good so far. Still struggling to get in liquids and protien but start soft foods tomorrow some am excited. The liquid diet has definitely been the worst part and even it wasn't that bad!

[marialaboricua 1]

Did you have to lose weight during your three months ?

[JapGirl 229]

Mine is the 23rd! Let's he surgery buddies!

[marialaboricua 1]

Sounds good lets do it !

I wont have surgery until April or May

[JapGirl 229]

Sounds good lets do it !

I wont have surgery until April or May

We can still be surgery buddies anyways! I can just give you a head up on post op stuff!