Ruth1ess 494 Posted March 30, 2016 I GOT A SURGERY DATE!! WOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! April 14th I'll be sleeved by Dr. Enrique Elli at mayo Clinic! This seemed like the longest process ever.. started on January 4th, and now it's just two weeks away. I start my Optifast liquid diet tomorrow. I know it'll be miserable, but I'm going to hold onto the idea that I don't care because I HAVE A DATE!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micoxv 276 Posted March 30, 2016 Congrats! Looking forward to reading about your experience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Changed2016 27 Posted March 30, 2016 YAY!!! It's going to fly by and you are going to do GREAT! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeybadger 21 Posted March 30, 2016 I just met my surgeon last week. I go back for a follow up, nutrition counseling and the psychological next week. I'm hoping to get a surgery date shortly after. Best of luck to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KELLIEDN 11 Posted March 30, 2016 Congratulations! That's actually not that long really. I know a lot of people that have to go through a 6 month weight loss program before their insurance will pay. I started my journey meeting my surgeon in July, starting my weight loss program in late August and I am having my surgery finally on Friday April 1! That is nearly 9 months! Very happy for you though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruth1ess 494 Posted March 30, 2016 @@KELLIEDN I know it wasn't actually that long, not for a life-altering process. But it still seemed so to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MomOf4OhMy 47 Posted March 30, 2016 Congrats! I started back in October with my seminar. May is my last nut. visit, hoping for a June surgery date. Then I'll be happy dancing right along with you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted March 30, 2016 I GOT A SURGERY DATE!! WOO HOO @@Ruth1ess you have an official date!! pre-op starts your new healthier, happier, longer life good luck!!! speedy recovery kathy congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KELLIEDN 11 Posted March 30, 2016 @@KELLIEDN I know it wasn't actually that long, not for a life-altering process. But it still seemed so to me I get it! I bet it seems like forever to everyone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted March 30, 2016 That's fantastic!!!! Hang in there, the preop diet is truly the suckiest part of the whole process, especially when you just want to be done with all the "pre" song & dance and just want your surgery date to get here, already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruth1ess 494 Posted March 30, 2016 Honestly, now that I have my date I'm a lot calmer now. I have so much to do to prepare (work, school projects, finals, trip this weekend, my birthday, my side business), that I think I will be content these next two weeks. I am a planner! Sent from my Nexus 5X using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
165B445 188 Posted March 30, 2016 Congrats to you... keep the same enthusiasm during pre-op. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G530AZ using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted March 30, 2016 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MoMMaBReNNaN0608 9 Posted April 4, 2016 Woohoo! I'm doing the happy dance for you as well! I'm just starting and am currently at my initial consultation. Hopefully I will be doing the same dance shortly for myself as well! Sent from my SM-G928V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites