mledbetter0511 4 Posted April 6, 2017 Hello I am new to the forums and I am having surgery in Mexico august 2107. Thought I should introduce myself. 2 Angel11 and metallica-mommylove reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted April 6, 2017 Welcome. I am on target for August as well. I am excited and scared. 1 mledbetter0511 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roseyt 3 Posted April 6, 2017 August for me as well!! 2 mledbetter0511 and Angel11 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mledbetter0511 4 Posted April 6, 2017 I am extremely excited and I want to have the surgery sooner but I still need to get my passport. I also will need time off work and I feel that later will be better due to more staff coming on with college as next month most will be graduating. 1 Angel11 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted April 7, 2017 My insurance requires a six month waiting period. Also working with a dietician and office visits and weigh ins. So, I have to wait till August. I wish I could get it sooner. 1 Angel11 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linda4512 2 Posted April 27, 2017 Hello all I'm new to the forum. I'm so happy I got my surgery date 08/17/17. Dr. Parker 2 Angel11 and erisp reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjfx2 31 Posted April 27, 2017 Hoping to have my surgery in Aug. I finish up my 6 months of Medically Supervised Weight-loss Visits the end of June. Very nervous too. 1 Angel11 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter.Sobchak 978 Posted April 27, 2017 I hope I don't die before the six months waiting period is up. If I do die, will someone please champion a movement to get a law passed that states insurance companies can no longer require a six month waiting period? I would really appreciate it. Sent from my SM-G900V using BariatricPal mobile app 1 Angel11 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry78 4,261 Posted April 27, 2017 I don't know the whole story, but there was a woman that had to lose 100lbs before the surgeon would do the surgery (I don't think she weighed even 400lbs). Was working on it, and suddenly died. Haven't heard cause of death, so don't know if it was related to the diet. Best thing to do is slow and easy. Exercise, dietary changes, etc. Don't kill yourself by being all gung-ho! (Literally!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Familiar 2 Posted June 3, 2017 I'm scheduled for August 21 in Tijuana. Don't know if I'm excited or scared but figure it'll be clear at the beginning of August. 2 Angel11 and debby8106 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel11 126 Posted June 8, 2017 I will be having my surgery in August also. I'm getting my lap band taken out in a few weeks. My insurance would only approve a 2 part procedure. Then I have to wait 3 months for the gastric sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel11 126 Posted June 8, 2017 Hello I am new to the forums and I am having surgery in Mexico august 2107. Thought I should introduce myself. I'm new also. I joined 4 years ago & haven't been on since. Welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knowledge_governs 37 Posted June 15, 2017 Hello everyone! Brand new to this site. Just scheduled my surgery for Aug 22nd. Been working towards this since January. Down 15 pounds (was down 20 but went on vacation and slipped back up :/ ) . Glad there is a board for those all going through this at the same time! 2 ClareBear1 and ResheaGoode reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike LaVelle 36 Posted June 15, 2017 New Also ... Got my surgery scheduled for August 10 in Mexico. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monique_o87 3 Posted June 28, 2017 Also new, my surgery is for Aug 23rd. Very happy I can talk to some people in the same boat as me [emoji5] 2 ClareBear1 and krandall reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites