August bypassers/sleevers

[ShianneB 27]

Had my pre op appointment today! My surgery is in 19 days .. which seems like a lifetime away but I started the program in January and the time has flown by.
I’m so ready !!! I have lost 43 pounds total Pre op... which was waaay more than asked of me. I wasn’t given a number of pounds to lose just a weight that I had to be within 5 pounds of.

My surgeon said to me today, “remember when we first met you said you feel like the day is never going to come? Well it’s so close.. and it’s happening”

[beautifulmess 17]

I am so happy for you!!!! Congrats!

[Heather_A 45]

I have a date but no insurance approval yet. I called Monday and they told me that they should be hearing from insurance soon, so they went ahead and reserved 8/3 for me. I’m really hoping things fall into place soon.

[YoBL 80]

On 07/19/2018 at 21:41, Heather_A said:

I have a date but no insurance approval yet. I called Monday and they told me that they should be hearing from insurance soon, so they went ahead and reserved 8/3 for me. I’m really hoping things fall into place soon.

That’s my date too! Hope u hear something definite soon.

[ZeroCool 108]

On 6/29/2018 at 7:49 PM, Chrisb428 said:

I dont have a surgery date yet. It *should* be in August since I finish all my pre surgical apointments 7/16. I would love to be the same day as you!

I'm with ya on that one ! I just finished all of my approvals and I meet with my surgeon next Tuesday (7/26), so fingers crossed! I'm supposed to be given my surgery date next week. SO STOKED!

[Frustr8 7,886]

And if your surgeon is as busy as mine and you don't make August, you can come cuddle with me on the September forums Although I'm buds with the July and August folk ,my surgery date is September 5th, just got it assigned July 17th.😝🌸❤

[Chrisb428 626]

9 minutes ago, ZeroCool said:

I'm with ya on that one ! I just finished all of my approvals and I meet with my surgeon next Tuesday (7/26), so fingers crossed! I'm supposed to be given my surgery date next week. SO STOKED!

I actually got my approval in 1 day and am scheduled for 8/28. Good luck!

Edited July 20, 2018 by Chrisb428

[ZeroCool 108]

Ouch - I think I might go nuts if mine's so busy and I have to wait so much longer lol. Here's hoping for a quicker date!

[Jeaniered 183]

Good luck to all of you approaching your surgery in August. I was sleeved on August 8th 2017. If I can offer any help and support please let me know. I have lost 104 pounds so far and feel great, there have been tough times through the year but it all works out. Everyone is different so what works for one person might not work for you but remember there is lots of support and advice on offer. Just don’t sweat the small stuff.

[Kaseyn2boys 69]

On 7/18/2018 at 9:31 PM, 3nuthut said:

August 13th for my revision from band to sleeve. I can’t wait to get this band OUT!
Plus I have a hiatal hernia that feels like a baby’s foot up in my rib cage... ugh!!
Gallbladder going too. I hope I’m not an outpatient...have a call with Dr. on Friday.
Good luck all you August Surgery Daters!

I have a hiatal hernia too, damn things. Surgery and a fixer upper on the 8th. You certainly won't miss your gallbladder either. Good luck to you as well.

[AshMarie794 164]

29 minutes ago, Kaseyn2boys said:

I have a hiatal hernia too, damn things. Surgery and a fixer upper on the 8th. You certainly won't miss your gallbladder either. Good luck to you as well.

I hear ALOT of bypassers needing to get their gallbladder removed. Is this something more than likely we all will need to get done? Always wondered about that. Guess I will ask my surgeon about that .

[Frustr8 7,886]

Hi Jeaniered, glad to me you. Looks like you're living the good life, gives us hope out here in pre-surg and predietland!

[ZeroCool 108]

1 hour ago, AshMarie794 said:

I hear ALOT of bypassers needing to get their gallbladder removed. Is this something more than likely we all will need to get done? Always wondered about that. Guess I will ask my surgeon about that .

I know I was just prescribed Uridol or something like that for after surgery that I have to take for 6 months that reduces the risk of gallstones to 4%, but I have no idea about having your gallbladder removed altogether. I'll def. ask my surgeon about it too.

[Heather_A 45]

I already have my gallbladder out. Needed to be removed a few years ago so I don’t have to worry about that part.

[BTmom 7]

July 31 is my date for RNY!! I’m starting 10 day diet tomorrow :)