GeauxForIt

I just want to be able to wipe my behind without trying to make my arm longer!!!! Hehe

Or getting a frickin' CRAMP in my back while wiping my behind!

I was in a very silly mood.

You know..the SKINNY name... immigrants who change names...

You had to be there. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I got it!! LOL

Oh wait...does that make me crazy, too???

Ah the irony that her great-granddaughter's name is GeauxForit.

Touché!!! : D

My great-grandmother called it a "mustn't touch it". I'm sure she was great fun on a date.

I :wub: this thread SO MUCH!

I haven't read the whole post yet' date=' but commented in preop on their version of this so I wanted to bring this over here:

Okay, I have to say this because I have seen this 3 times in a single week now. Using the word vajayjay really does not make something less offensive (if you are going to be offended by it) or more appropriate than using the actual word for it. Many of our mothers programmed us the word Vagina is inappropriate, which it is not. (Same goes for when you are at your doc ladies). My mom raised me calling it a "Suzy". Now every time I meet a girl with that name, I internally snicker. See, ruined!! Please don't be afraid to call it (and raise your children to call it) a vagina.[/quote']

We're being deliberately funny with the VAGINA slang. Your post sounds a might bit condescending/preachy, but I'm

Sure that's not how you went it.

I have my first "official" (<---for Aetna) appointment with my surgeon on the 19th and my first appointment with the nutritionist on the 21st. That will be the real beginning of the hoop-jumping for Aetna's approval (my 90 days).

I've done all of my blood work, chest x-rays, EKG and the upper GI thingy. I've got all of my doctor's appointments and nutritionists appointments made. I still have to make appointments with the physical therapist and do the psych eval.

My last appointment with the surgeon isn't until 8/28!! My head will explode before then!!!

I keep trying to distract myself, but to no avail. It's ALL I can think about...

I think I'm going to lose my mind before I can even officially start this process!!

I'm constantly preoccupied with thoughts about this surgery...from fears of not being approved to the giddiness of being able to buy cute clothes again. My emotions are all over the place, but mostly I just feel frustrated with having to wait and wait and wait...

LMAO!!! (<----Too bad that's not true...)

I was on Byetta a few years ago (pre-diabetic; high insulin) and I did lose weight but only b/c it made me horribly nauseated! I stayed on it for about 2 months and was so sick the entire time. Finally had to give up on it and rely on Metformin.

Along came Victoza and it's a miracle drug! No nausea.

Anewme is out of surgery and in her room. She had to wait about 2 hours due to doctor running behind. Dr. Merriman repaired a small hernia. I am her mother. Dr. Merriman sleeved me in February 2011. I am doing great and expect her to do better than me. Rock that sleeve girl!

Great news! I'm so jealous! LOL Tell her that we wish her well and can't wait to hear the details.

I am from Hallsville and I know exactly where waskom is...

Hey Cool!!

Some great ideas, y'all!!

I need little ones!!

But I live on Texas 

Where?!? I'm actually from Waskom but I usually just say Shreveport since nobody knows about my tiny home town. LOL

I haven't had surgery yet, but I'll have it hear in Baton Rouge. I've heard good things about Merriman though.

Hi I'm being sleeved June 5th. I am getting a little scared, but I'm trying to remain positive. I enjoy reading all the post, they really do help.

Your doc is Merriman, so you're in Shreveport? That's where I'm from and most of my family is still there!

I'm still pre-surgery, so clothes are out for now!

I'm going to start a list non-food rewards to use as motivation for staying on track both before and after my surgery. So far I have the more obvious ones...mani/pedi, massage, jewelry, nail polish/make-up...but I'm looking for more ideas.

What types of Atta-Girls/Boys are you giving yourself for making good choices? Thanks!

Days seem to be d-r-a-g-g-i-n-g by!

And although my (naturally slim) husband is nervous about my having major surgery, he's very, very supportive. I see from some of your posts that your husbands aren't...that stinks and hopefully you'll find the support you need here.

Baton Rouge here, too! Just getting started with Aetna's hoop-jumping. I'm either using Brent Allain (my preference) or Jonathan Taylor (Aetna's preference). I have appointments with both in a couple of weeks.

I've got to be the world's most impatient person! All I can think of is this surgery and I'm ready to do it NOW.

Recovering *** hag here!!

Another Straight Warrior for GLBT! <3

I'm just getting started, too! I can think of nothing but this surgery...24/7. I think I'd go plum crazy if I didn't have this website.

And my husband would go crazy hearing me talk about it ALL the time! LOL

I personally used Dr. Brent Allan from OLOL surgery center excellent staff and surgeon would recommend him to every one! Not sure of cash price total cost to insurance was around 26 k! Call them they won't let money be a issue or insurance for that matter he personally told me money was not a issue and would let you work out payments if need be for good health very personable and caring doctor! No one else offered me that option or level of caring.

Sincerely

Brent

Thanks Brent! I really appreciate your feedback. Dr. Allain did my gallbladder surgery in 2009 and I really like him. Unfortunately for me, he's not in-network as a bariatric surgeon under my Aetna plan. All it would take is a quick call to Aetna requesting a Non-Participating Provider Request for him to do my surgery as in-network. That call is the difference between my paying $250 vs. ~$3500 for my surgery.

I have gone around and around with his insurance coordinator for 3 weeks now and she flat out REFUSES to make that call. Her last email to me said, "you have to use your out of network benefits since we are out of network".

I found out today that Jonathan Taylor (BR Clinic) is in-network. I made an appt w/ him for June 12, but I've kept my appt w/ Dr. Allain for June 19, just in case. The bottom line is that I trust and like Dr. Allain very, very much, but a $3000+ difference and a rude staff may make me turn to someone else for surgery and that's upsetting to me.

How about Jonathan Taylor at BR Clinic? Any feedback at all?