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@dorrie robles, Thanks so much. I am really excited about this. I actually called Aetna today to see if they have received my info and was told that it was there to be reviewed and the MD's office is looking at surgery date 02/29/12 (1 month away). I am so happy to be so close to a new life :pray:

@Lissa & Mrs.Prisses, Thanks so much. @Curvy Diva, I am with Carolinas Weight Management & Wellness Center (Dr. Demetrios Stefanidis) In Charlotte,NC

Hi my name is Nikia, I am 35 yrs old and I am so excited about my "Journey." I started thinking about WLS about a year ago, but told myself that I would try it the "old fashioned way." I started lost about 25 lbs but then I gained the 25 lbs lost and then some. My decision came after visiting my mother last August and saw the pictures from that trip. I cried for 2 straight days when I realized that this is the heaviest that I have ever been in my life. When I started doing my research I knew that I wasn't going to have the RNY, but I was still "torn" between the Lap-Band & the VSG. I attended the information session and I was still not quite sure which one. I then scheduled my consultation w/the surgeon and when we were discussing things he actually told me that I would have more success w/VSG as opposed to the LB. I went home and talked with my husband and being the "Sweetheart" that he is, he told me that if I was going to do this, then I might as well go all the way with the VSG. Knowing that I had his support, really made this alot easier for me. Although I am doing this for myself and my health, it was so much easier knowing that he was supportive of this lifestyle change. I have Aetna and they require either a 6 month (PCP) program or a 4 month, I chose the 4 month multidisciplinary program & I had my last appointment today (YAY)!!!!! They will submit to Aetna next week & I am so excited. Hoping to be "SLEEVED" the last week of Feb/first week in March. 09/28/11 Information Session 10/17/11 Surgeon Consultation 10/20/11 1st Appt/Fitness Appt 11/19/11 Nut Appt 11/28/11 2nd Appt 12/19/11 2nd Nut Appt 12/28/11 3rd Appt/Psych Eval 01/27/12 4th & Final Appt 01/30/12 Submit to Insurance 00/00/00 Surgery Date