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I have Medicare as primary and Medicaid as secondary. I was approved right away. My bmi was 39.4. Now it's 38. They did not require me to lose any weight. However I did to make the surgery easier. I only was required to have one nutritionist visit. I have my surgery date for August 17th. I'm nervous and excited to start my new life.

I take chewable vitamins. Centrum chewable a. I usually use a coupon and they are great vitamins. Just make sure to chew them completely.

My date is also set for 8/17. I can't wait.

Hi. FYI. I'm not sure if you are aware of this but my nutritionist told me that you can see the nutritionist in one of your local supermarkets once a month and it's free. That can count as one of your visits that are supervised. I found this out in one of the support groups. I would ask someone about it. I was very lucky with my insurance. I only needed one nutrition visit. I just thought some people out here should know that.

Best of luck to you. You'll be in my prayers today.

Innerpeace90. Keep in touch. Take care of yourself now. I always believe that if you love yourself someone will love you.

Thank you.

Hi. I am scheduled for August 17th as well. I am happy and nervous at the same time. Good luck everyone.

Thank you so much. I hope you do well as well. This forum is my best friend lately. I find myself awake at night reading others experiences with their journey to the other side. Thank you everyone for sharing. August 17th and I will cross over. Can't wait!

Hi everyone. I just got my surgery date this morning. August 17, 2015. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. August 3rd I have to start my liquid diet. Shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and sensible dinner. So I guess it's not so bad. Anyone else have their date for August 17th?

Hi everyone. Today I see my surgeon to get a date for surgery. I'm so nervous and excited at the same time. I just want to be on the other side already. The losing side. I began my journey on April 15th. I have had all my tests done. My insurance already gave the okay for the surgery. I guess I am a little nervous about the after care. I am very fortunate that my nutritionist told me she will walk me through this. She will call me once a week for a half hour at a time to make sure that I am doing the right thing. She also will be showing me how to make my own protein shakes. I guess now I know that I won't be alone through this journey. I am grateful to everyone here and all my medical team for all they will do to help me through this journey. I am most grateful to my husband for supporting me on this journey. I will definitely keep you posted on my date of surgery. Thanks all for listening. I hope you share a similar date to mine.