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August 22 here

August 22 I will begin my new life!!! So excited and can hardly contain myself!!! I know it's a month away but it's right around the corner!!!

Hi Brwneyedwoman!! I haven't met Dr. Klein but everyone at that office seems to be amazing. I have my pre-op appointment this next monday and I'm so excited. My regular Dr. told me today that I have already been approved and now it's just a formality... so I should have my date very soon. Good luck with everything and it will go by fast!!

Hello The 29th that's great... I still have another month before they even submit to the insurance... hopefully the approval will be fast. Keep us updated on your surgery!!

Hi uccmart, Congrats and getting that far... Hopefully you get the approval fast... Keep me updated!! No I don't have a date still have a few more test. I have my last pre-op appt with Dr. T on June 24 and everything should be done and submitted to the insurance then... It's getting close and I'm super excited.

I'm in Anaheim.... still Pre-Op but getting there.

Did my lab work and my GP called said I have Gout and a Vitamin Deficiency.... What does this mean?? Will it effect my surgery?? Suppose to see the nurse in my surgeons office next friday... kinda stressed now... Anyone have this problem??

Thanks for the input. I've decided to go with Dr. Takahashi from South Bay Surgeons. She is straight forward and to the point. I really liked her. I have already had my first consultation with her and have completed the required support group and nutrition classes my next appointment will be with the Psych (sp?) on March 5th. So I'm well on my way and happy with my decision. Thank you everyone....

I'm just starting this journey and would like to know any pros or cons with this Doctor. My insurance is sending me to Association of South Bay Surgeons. They have 4 Bariatric specialists and with all the research I've done I think this is the Doctor I want. But how do you know for sure... so confused and would love some help. I think I'm over thinking this whole process. HELP PLEASE!!!