thenewkara

I'm excited and nervous! LOL I'm probably silly for being nervous but this is the first big step in a major life changing event.
I've been researching everything and I guess my biggest concern right now is that my insurance will have some time consuming requirements. I have a printout of the policy reguarding vsg. I'm just hoping its accurate. If so, I won't have to do a six month diet.
I will update after my appointment tomorrow! :-D

I had my initial consult on July 18, 2012 and my surgery is this Thursday, 9/13/12. My doc required 2 appts with the dietician in his office, 1 support group through his office, psych eval, chest X-ray, upper GI, blood work and EKG. I also had to have my primary fill out a form letter showing support. Additionally, I had to document my weight loss attempts going back 5 years. That was all submitted to my insurance (horizon blue cross blue shield of new jersey) and they approved it. Start to finish was less than 2 months. Good luck!

Hi there I'm also in the area. I was sleeved on Aug 1st. Let know if you have any questions.

Day 1 of the pre-op liquid diet wasn't horrible. As a general rule, the Protein shakes are easy for me to tolerate. This brand, the doctor requires us to use since it will give the same results for shrinking the liver for every single patient. The smell of this Protein is really hard to take. I've got the vanilla brand so that I can add a variety of flavors. No matter what I have added for flavor has not helped one bit.
I got 3 shakes in so far. Need to get 2 more in before bed. I have all of my Fluid requirements in already, but will continue to sip for the rest of the evening. I have some Jello in the fridge and popsicles in the freezer.
I WILL DO THIS!

Hi my name is Kara and I am new to this board but plan on being here for a lot longer! I have decided on sleeve after doing much research and visiting my local surgeon office (Beverly Hills Physicians in Rancho Cucamonga) my surgeon is going to be Dr. Misra and I instantly knew I made the right choice after doing my one on one consult with her. I am in the beginning stages so you will definitely hear my story and hope you can cheer me on along the way.
A lil about me.. like I said my name is Kara I'm 33 years old, single mother to a soon to be 13 year old son I live in the Inland Empire area of Southern California and my current weight is 273 I'm 5'4 and my reasoning for choosing WLS is for better health, to feel better when shopping, for personal self esteem and to be able to enjoy outdoor physical activities with my son . Thank you for giving me a forum for expression and I'm sure I will have many of my questions or doubts answered here. When I get my vlog up and running I will definitely post it here.