Surgery date?

[Lifechanger2137 97]

I got a question for anyone how long did it take to get a date for your surgery after everything was approved by doctor?

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[Cool-mo-z 1]

Mine was within 2 weeks. Not sure if that's normal. They had to rush all the preop to make it work.

[Lifechanger2137 97]

Oh ok cool

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[KaiserKid 81]

My surgery was scheduled about 2 months out

[ReadyforChangeChan 35]

I think it depends on whats already scheduled for your surgeon. Mine actually went on vacation at the beginning of august so my date had to be the 21st of august although i was approved towards the end of july. I waited about 5 weeks from approval to surgery day.

[Lifechanger2137 97]

2 days before surgery and I am nervous as hell I don't know what to do to get over it I can't really sleep or anything and now today starts my 48hrs of just a liquid diet I don't know how I'm gonna handle that either

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[Eeniebeenie 11]

My surgeon gave out some relaxation exercises in the packet of info they give out at the beginning. Did you surgeon give you something like that? It could help you with the nervousness you are having. Also, taking a walk if you are able is another possible way to help with that.

If you want I can type out the relaxation exercises for you.

[Lifechanger2137 97]

No they did not but I would love if you could send it to me

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[njgal 535]

My surgeon gave out some relaxation exercises in the packet of info they give out at the beginning. Did you surgeon give you something like that? It could help you with the nervousness you are having. Also, taking a walk if you are able is another possible way to help with that.
If you want I can type out the relaxation exercises for you.

I’d be interested?

[MG1776 275]

I just got my date, October 16th. Started the process mid-August

[Eeniebeenie 11]

Sorry it took me awhile, I took a pain pill and got distracted

Ok, here is what the surgeon's office gave me. I hope it helps! I'm typing it exactly as it states on the handout and I have done this type of relaxation in the past and it does indeed help me. It's reminiscent of a yoga class I used to attend as well.

Set aside 20-30 minutes by yourself to accomplish this exercise. Find a fairly dark place to sit or lie down. It is often helpful to have a tap/cd of quiet instrumental music or comforting sounds playing. Get in a comfortable position and close your eyes.

1. Diaphragm Breathing: Begin by taking deep, slow breaths through your nose, exhaling through your mouth. To help, pretend you have a balloon in your abdomen that you are slowly filling then releasing. As you breathe, concentrate only on the inhaling and exhaling. Your mind will tend to wander to various other things, but gently bring it back to the breath. Continue this process for a few minutes as you begin to establish regular deep breathing.

2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Shift your focus from your breathing to your feet. Gently point your toes forward away from you, slowly tensing (not to the point of pain, but enough to feel a tightness in the foot muscles), then release. Repeat. Move your focus to your calf muscles. Repeat the slow tensing and releasing of these muscles as described above two times. COntinue with this process moving up your body--next your thighs, then your buttocks, then your stomach, your chest, your back, your arms and hands, your shoulders and neck, finishing with your face and scalp.

3. Visualization: Shift your focus once again. Now let yourself travel to a peaceful place. It could be real or imagined. Maybe it's by the ocean or a babbling brook, perhaps it's in a meadow or up in the mountains. Wherever you find enjoyment, comfort, and beauty. Allow your mind to gently explore this place. Focus on the sights there. Feel on your skin the sensations around you. Let yourself linger awhile with these pleasant sensings. Then slowly rejoin the real world feeling relaxed and renewed.

[Eeniebeenie 11]

53 minutes ago, MG1776 said:

I just got my date, October 16th. Started the process mid-August

Wow, my process started in January and my surgery just happened Sept 26. But my insurance required a 6 month doctor directed weight loss plan, so that made it a little drawn out.

[Eeniebeenie 11]

12 minutes ago, Eeniebeenie said:

Wow, my process started in January and my surgery just happened Sept 26. But my insurance required a 6 month doctor directed weight loss plan, so that made it a little drawn out.

But once I got the final approval it was 3 weeks away, which was good because I had to do a 2 week preop diet.

[njgal 535]

Thanks Eeniebeenie!

[Eeniebeenie 11]

9 hours ago, njgal said:

Thanks Eeniebeenie!

Welcome! Happy to help!