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lotusflwr80 where did you purchase your protein samples from?

JUNE 23rd here. Just got my letter from my PCP and all forms are being submitted today for approval. Please Pray for me. I'd hate to push this surgery date back.

Yes I have a 3 week pre op diet.. Hi Protein and low fat.. so at least I can eat.. Lawrence Hospital is in Westchester NY which is about 20 min from my house. The funny thing about my doctor is that my hair dresser recommended him and then I found out that my new best friend had surgery with him 6 years ago. So I think Im in good hands.

Ok great.. Its nice to finally see someone from the area on here. I have a surgery date for June 23rd but still waiting on my PCP to write a proper letter for approval. Can you believe this is her third time writing this thing. I just cant wait till all of this is situated and done. By the way my surgeon will be Dr. Silva at Lawrence Hospital.

Wow.. I am really excited for you and hope to have the same results once I am on the other side of this journey.. I see that you are in NYC.. do you mind sharing who did your surgery?

I have found that I fell in love with Greek Yogurt. Yes the flavored ones are higher in calories, sugars and carbs. I am big on taste and texture and can not eat anything that I remotely think will be nasty. But I have found a new way to enjoy this treat and get some great antioxidants in as well. Maybe this can help someone. I am very new to this eating healthy life as I am getting prepared for surgery, but here it goes: I use a brand called CHOBANI fat free 80 cal 11g Protein 0 fat I mix 2 splanda packs and mix a half cup of fresh berries (blackberries and raspberries). It is also yummy with just the splenda.

Anyone from the NY area getting their surgery done in June?

Hello Everyone, I am new here and I have been reading a lot of post here and everyone has been helpful. So i decided to get VSG in Jan of this year. Had a consult with my surgent and continued to do all the preliminary appts. Everything went fine. That is until I went to a new PCP. Its actually funny but I havent had a PCP as an adult. I just went to a doctor if I wasnt feeling well. Well here is the problem. I dont have a history with my new PCP so she doesnt now much about me. I have been seeing her for 3 months now. So when it came time for her to write the letter for the insurance company, she wrote a note like I was going back to work. I then asked for a new letter and she wrote another BS letter that was a little longer then the last (all of 6 sentences). I would think she would know how to write a letter for approval but obviously not. So I had the surgents office call and request a 3rd letter. I am just worried that I wont get what I need from her and get denied. I have a VSG date for June 23rd. I'm just nervous. Im am thinking of going to my family doctor to see what he can do.

When I say Family doctor, I meant he is a doctor that my parents use and he has seen me in the past. I chose my PCP because she was in network and close to my home.

June 23rd here!!!:thumbup1:

I feel your frustration. I went to my doctor almost 3 weeks ago and received my date for June 23rd which is a long wait. I went through all the doctor appointments just to be held up by my PCP. She sent in a note to my surgeon as if it were a doctors note to go back to work. My PCP has been holding me up for the past 3 weeks from getting approved. I cant believe how inconsiderate some people in the health profession can be. Wish me luck I have Oxford.:001_tt2: