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The few people that i know in south florida who has had the surgery, the process was not that long. Thats with medicaid and other insurance providers.

Its required by medicaid and most other insurance.

If u havent yet, expect to have to see a nutritionist and a pyc. Also expect to have an endoscpy to check p hplori.

She did her surgery Naples because she said that the hospital there had less requirements than Lee county.

I have a friend that had a gastric sleeve done by Dr. Bass on Dec. 17. She has insurance and her prosess only took 2 months. I know that u have to have at least a record of your weight. If you have a primary that u have seen in the past for at least six months and they have a records of ur weigh in,then thats all u need. Dr. Bass never told my friend that she had to be on a weightloss plan.The process with medicaid is fast. The only thing that might hold u up is your Dr.

I was never told that was a requirement. My surgeon's office took care of everything for me as far as to get me qualified. At the seminar everyone was told to have a physic evaluation, and we were refered to a nutritionist. They basically told me what to do and i did it. On the first visit they set up a date for my endoscopy. Once that was cleared i recieved a date.

What are the consequences of getting pregnant soon after the bypass? Is it possible to have a healthy baby 3mths post of? Is it considered high risk? Curious.

5months 75 lbs Size 30 to a size 18 I love looking at everyones progress. [ATTACH]2080[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2081[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2082[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2082[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]2083[/ATTACH]

You look amazing!

You look amazing!

I am 5ft 9in tall, at my heaviest i was 375 lb. My surgery date was 8/8/12, im wearing a size 30. Now im on my way to a size 16 and i can wear a size 2x. I will be satisfied it I was to reach a size 12.

Hummmm. I really dont have one set regiman. It took me a while to understand that I cannot eat the way I use to. Ive tried to run to the type of foods that brought me confort in the past, but that doesnt work anymore. It took me 4 months to start working out, because I wasnt really motivated and because I'm currently unemployed I cant afford a gym membership. Now I go walking at the park at least 4days a week. I've turned to youtube to show me the proper way to do certain excerises at the park. I dont keep an accurate count on how many miles I walk, i just do it and its a stress reliever for me. I refuse to buy a scale because I dont want to become obsessed with it. I weigh my self twice a month at the Dr. office. I measure my weightloss success when I do things that I havent done in years, like polishing my toenails or putting on my socks and shoes with ease. I know i have along to go, Im content with the progress I ve made so far.

Thanks. Im only 4 months in and i cant believe how much my body has changed.

It all depends on your insurance. Fortunately for me I had state Medicaid so the process went by so quick. Once I saw the psychiatrist and the nutritionist I had to have a endoscopy, which unfortunately came back positive for H pylori, that set back my surgery date 2 weeks. So it took me about 3 months to have everything done it would have been shorter.

I remember how excited I was when I started this process. Doctor Sosa works really quick you will love your results. The whole process for me took about 3 months it would have been shorter if I would've passed the H pylori test.

Its been almost 5 months now. Its amazing how much I have changed. Compliments are pouring in. My self esteem is up, I feel more confident, and most of all I got my sexy back. The reason behind my decision to have this surgery was primarily my health. But ive gain more than i expected. From 375 I have lost 95lbs in such a short time. I wore a size 30, i am now my way to a size 16. Its been over 12 years since i could wear a size 16. My husband is proud of me, my children loves the new me. I'm happy! [ATTACH]2024[/ATTACH]

Thank you. Dr. Sosa is a great Dr. Youre in good hands.

He did mine too!:-)

I live in Nort Miami

I am 4 months post op. Before the surgery I walk everyday but now I can't get myself up to go walking. Money is tight so a gym membership is out of the question. I'm trying to get my motivation back to go out there and start walking again. Just joining My Fitness Pal and hopefully that will help motivate me. Please look for me at n32382.

Anyone from Miami?

I was taking shots of proteinex but that stuff is nasty and i stopped.