ibisjena 1 Posted March 26, 2016 Just approved this week! Yeah! April 11 surgery date. Start two week pre-op diet on Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erik78 79 Posted March 26, 2016 I'm scheduled for April 14. Was approved by Humana in just 2 days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayDub619 3 Posted March 26, 2016 I'm scheduled for May 2nd and I'm most nervous about the pre-op diet. My wife is getting her's on April 11th so I guess I'll get to see what it is like before I go in. My sister had her gastric sleeve done 2 years ago and she looks amazing; which is why I decided to get mine done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetCarolineMidwest 11 Posted March 26, 2016 @@taylorb - is your surgery in the states? We have the same surgery date. I'm self-pay - doing mine in MX. Me! April 6th!Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweetCarolineMidwest 11 Posted March 26, 2016 April 6th for me. I do not qualify for my insurance to pay for it (36BMI but no comorbidities). So I am self-pay. After A LOT of research, I opted to go to Mexico. I started my 14 day pre-op diet. Can't say I'm enjoying it - but I enjoy being fat a whole lot less, so...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liposuction68 178 Posted March 26, 2016 Hey sweet caroline midwest......im tentative in the states for APRIL 5th waiting for peer to peer on Monday my insurance denied me 2x and the reason is BMI not hi enough 35 or 36 i forgot but i have the lapband and my weight is creeping back up but not FAST enough for insurance purposes. i think it is STUPID if the band failed you and you had lost all the weight that you were suppose too and then the band doesn't work anymore it should be an automatic approval .... there is documented proof that i worked my band like a beast we did good together until i got horrible reflux and heartburn so its useless and useless plus eating = gaining... so monday my doc and insurance doc battle it out whoever wins will determine where i get it done lolol im set for April 5 in the states but im approved with dr. Illan in Mexico just waaiting for the approve or denial.. but im having my surgery in APRIL no matter where.. who's doing yours in Mexico...?? we gotta do what we gotta do .... im just tired of waiting.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmprance 2 Posted March 26, 2016 April 14th Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmprance 2 Posted March 26, 2016 I have the lapband and insurance won't approve, but I'm getting sleeved April 14th. Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle.odom 57 Posted March 27, 2016 My surgery date is April 13th! Not nervous yet. I've done a lot of research and watched a lot of YouTube about VSG. Now my wife, on the other hand, is very nervous. Almost a month ago I was so nervous and had so many questions that I almost backed out. I talked to my PCP at a Dr's appointment and she put me at ease. What really made me realize that I was making the right decision was when I found out that one of the surgeons wives that performs VSG on a regular basis had the sleeve and thinks that it is the absolute best decision that she's ever made. At that point, I said, lets do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uninnocent21 8 Posted March 27, 2016 Hello Graciegretta! I'm scheduled for the 25th too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Me too Sent from my SM-G920R4 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
165B445 188 Posted March 27, 2016 Hello all, I am scheduled for surgery 5/3/16 and was hoping to find some other people scheduled in April or May to keep in touch with for mutual support. 5/18!!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
165B445 188 Posted March 27, 2016 My surgery is scheduled for 16th May. I could have opted for 1st April but I needed additional time to get together the gap fees. I don't know how it works in the US but here in Australia there's a gap between what the Health Cover pays and the total fees. I'm very nervous about it all on account of my age, I am 67. I'm 5' 4" and weigh 110 kgs, about 240 lbs. My surgeon wants me to get to 65 to 70 kgs which just seems to be a joke at the moment. I can't remember the last time I was 70 kgs. I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, my greatest hope is that my diabetes goes into remission.I'm scheduled for May 18... just need to meet with other surgeons, pre-op class, my pre-op exam, labs... so I have to jump thru 3 more hoops until "my new journey" 43 yr old female with a BMI 37.8, 236lbs, 66 inches tall, heart disease with open heart surgery @40, sleep apnea, HTN, gout... I need this sleeve to save my life... good luck and Godspeed with your journey... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cathy48 57 Posted March 31, 2016 My surgery is scheduled for 16th May. I could have opted for 1st April but I needed additional time to get together the gap fees. I don't know how it works in the US but here in Australia there's a gap between what the Health Cover pays and the total fees. I'm very nervous about it all on account of my age, I am 67. I'm 5' 4" and weigh 110 kgs, about 240 lbs. My surgeon wants me to get to 65 to 70 kgs which just seems to be a joke at the moment. I can't remember the last time I was 70 kgs. I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, my greatest hope is that my diabetes goes into remission.I'm scheduled for May 18... just need to meet with other surgeons, pre-op class, my pre-op exam, labs... so I have to jump thru 3 more hoops until "my new journey" 43 yr old female with a BMI 37.8, 236lbs, 66 inches tall, heart disease with open heart surgery @40, sleep apnea, HTN, gout... I need this sleeve to save my life... good luck and Godspeed with your journey... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App You've been through so much already, but this procedure should put you on the road to improved health and fitness. I'll be thinking of you on the 18th of May. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cathy48 57 Posted March 31, 2016 April will be upon us in just a few hours and I know there are several people who are having their surgery tomorrow. Good luck with the first day of the rest of your lives, wishing you health and happiness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites