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I love this thread. It's great to hear all that stats. I hear all of these huge weight stories then realize everyone is a lot taller than me! Great to hear about all the shorties I am 5'2" currently 210 and having surgery May 24th. I can't wait!

Good Luck Artsy! Good Luck Blondegal! Definitely let us know how things go. Prayers going out for both of you.

Wow that's awesome. I can't wait to see some changes. Keep me updated on your progress.

It probably is. Is there any sort of certification number on it?

So excited for you guys!!

I'm a May Sleevers!! I'm so excited to say that! I've been reading this forum for a couple of months now and hear all the exciting news and now I get to be a part of it. I'm in Fresno, CA. My stats are 5'2" 215 ilbs 37 (almost 38) years old. Would love a sleeve buddy!!

Hello Everyone, I'm in Fresno a d scheduled for surgery May 24th. I would love to here your stats, experiences, and advice. Look forward to hearing your stories.

That's awesome. I just got my date May 24th. How tall are you and where are you at now? I'm 5'2" 213 and would love to be 130. My surgeon will be Dr. Felix with advanced Bariatrics.

May 24th!! Whoot Whoot. Doing the happy dance!!

Wow. You are so beautiful. Congratulations to you and your very lucky husband.

That's do cool Dixie. They do have to list a tentative date so hopefully that one is accurate. So exciting you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Good luck Delta! So happy and very excited for you

Thanks Artsy.... Keep me informed of your progress and I will do the same.

@ Wheetsin I have Delta Health Systems through Fresno Unified. It's administered by anthem so the # on the card is to Delta. Delta wouldn't give me the number but the drs office did. I called again this morning and got a verbal on the approval.

Yay Irish!! I'm so hoping mine gets scheduled soon.

Ok all of my new found friends....I did it... I called the insurance. It's been APPROVED!!! Yay!! The insurance company can't fax the letter though. It has to go through the mail and it can take up to two weeks. At least we are over the approval hurdle next step is to get the pre surgery stuff out of the way and move on to a surgery date... Yay!!

Oh Dixiie... I so feel you. I'm giving them until tomorrow and I'm calling. I will keep you posted

It's the little cut the rope dude! He's so cuuute

Yay Mina!! I'm so happy for you. I'm still waiting to hear and I am so anxious. I want to call them but technically the insurance has only had it since late Thursday afternoon. Keep us informed of your progress. Good Luck!!

Okay... I called this morning and the insurance has received the paperwork. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I called the insurance company (Delta) and they said the drs office had to call the physicians line at Anthem. They would not give me a customer service number. I broke down and called the surgeons office (even though they ask patients not to in their intake paperwork) and they said they hadn't heard anything but did provide me with number. SOOoooo I called Anthem and they say they have no paperwork on me!!! Aaaggghhh!!! I call the surgeons office back and they swear they faxed the auth request 3 weeks ago :( I'm so upset. I have waited so patiently and have been stressing so much. Now it starts all over this is really driving me crazy

I read a lot on here that when people go back to work about 2-4 weeks after surgery they suffer from being tired. Is it a foggy can't concentrate tired? Physically tired? That 2:00 in the afternoon feeling tired? Or fighting to keep my eyes open tired?

Awesome. When did you have your surgery?

Anyone from Fresno? I am looking I to using Dr Swarts or Dr Felix from Advanced Bariatrics. Would love to talk to someone and share stories with someone local.