healthymama15

Hi everyone! I tried to start my journey in 2014, went to surgeon seminars, some nutrition appts. But I just wasn't ready. I needed to be emotionally/mentally prepared.

On February 28th of this year I weighed 350 lbs, on a 5'8" frame. This is the heaviest I have ever been. That's when I contacted another surgeon's office. So far, I've had my first nutrition appt, psych eval completed and approved!, And I was told I would have 3 more nutrition appts, last one being 6/29. Surgery could be as early as July!

As soon as I saw 350 on the scale (BMI 51), I made some nutritional changes. As of yesterday, I am now 314.8. I'll still be eligible for surgery, just want to be the healthiest I can for surgery.

Looking forward to meeting you all

Hi! I'm a newbie too, just joined today. I also have BCBS of IL for insurance. I hope it's a smooth paperwork process for you

Hi! I'm in Rochester (Greece), i just joined this group today and saw your post! If you don't mind my asking, who is your surgeon? I'm going with Dr. Iannoli and Dr. Griffith out of Westside Surgical Assoc.