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@@portuguesegal10 Good luck tomorrow. Let me know how you do. I'm off the Cardio for my last test. Hope he will clear me for surgery today.

I really can't answer your question, as I didn't have my surgery yet. March 18th is my date. I just wanted to welcome you and wish you luck

Congrats everyone. I scheduled for March 18th.

Hi Minnierg. I'm in south jersey too and i'm seeing Dr Sowemimo in Freehold.

Congrats. Here's to a speedy recovery.

Welcome. I had many questions and reservations when I started this process also. I went to my initial consult wanting lap band surgery. My surgeon recommended the sleeve and said he felt this was a better option for me. He did not pressure me but suggested I do some research and gather all the information I could about WLS. I went to see my PCP and had a very informative conversation with her. She was a great help. I than attended a seminar with my husband where my surgeon explained the different WLS and answered all my questions. I have attended supports and listened to everyone's stories, always taking notes. I have read anything I could get me hands on. This forum has been a big blessing. I learned a lot from people that have gone through this process. This Saturday I will attend a class on nutrition, exercise, meal planning, dining out and will finish it off with pre-op orientation with a registered nurse. I feel I am ready for my surgery and I know I made the right decision for me. By the way, I will have gastric sleeve on March, 18th. I wish you all the best and I know you will make the right decision for you. Keep us posted.

I just got my approval from my ins co (Aetna). My Nut had told me at our first meeting, Aetna uses the starting weight from my first consult with my surgeon. I could not weigh more than that or Aetna would not paid for surgery. At that time my BMI was 38. I was able to lose a few pounds and my BMI is now at 37. I have high blood pressure and sleep apnea, which made me qualify. Before I met with my surgeon, I called Aetna and asked about their requirements. Good luck starting the process. I am sure it will all work out for you. Keep us posted on your progress.

Congrats. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I am scheduled for March 18th. Like most, I am excited and nerves. Hope mine goes as well as yours.

Congrats. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Congrats and good luck. Let us hear how the surgery went. My surgery is set for March 18th.

Thank you so much for taking the time to post. I have read and reread you post several times and I am feeling so much better. I know in my heart I am ready for this and I know I can do this.

You can tell i'm nerves. I can't seem to type without errors. Lol

Will it's offical. I was approved for surgery. March 18th can't come fast enough. Started pre op. Not bad. 2 protein shahes and 1 small meal. Nerves kicking in big time. Good luck my fellow March sleevers. Keep posting.

Congrats. I got the ins call todsy too. Surgery is mstch 18th. Good luck

Good luck. Wishing you a speedy recovery

Tomorrow first day of pre op. 2 shakes and 1 small meal. Not to bad. Surgery March 18th

Thanks for sharing your story. You know what to do. You got this. Good luck.

Congrats.

March 18th for me.

Congrats

wishing you all the best.

You look amazing.

Congrats. Keep it up. Your doing great

I love my fit bit too. It keeps me moving

Congrats. You look awesome.