shelly7

Looks like I am going to get to February 19th.

Mines too!

Finally got my surgery date!!! February 17 I'm do nervous n anxious ... So much goin thru my mind.. What do I pack ? Any helpful advice?

Yes @@nicksmommy thats how im feeling havent told any1 yet

I have it set to secret. You have to be added to the group and only people in the group can see what we post and discuss.

I'd love to be part of the fb group too! What are the privacy settings for it? I just don't want all of my fb friends and family to see me as a member of the group as I haven't decided if I am going to tell any of them about my plans.

Got my date February 17 so excited

I have also just purchased the cartons of stock. Like College Inn chicken broth. It's good right out of the carton!
Or , roast or buy a roasted chicken for the family, after you pick off the meat for them toss the carcas in the crock pot, add chunks of carrot, celery etc like your making chicken soup and cover with Water. Let it simmer on low for 12 hours or high for 6 and it will be excellent chicken Bone Broth. Lots of collagen that's good for your hair, nails and joints.
I have extremely long thick hair and I really don't want to lose my hair through this process so I am starting now to try and prevent it.
Just an FYI about the broth...when it cools you will see the layer of fat, it's normal just pull it off and discard and when it cools it's gelatinous like Jello due to all the collagen but once reheated it's liquid again!

Well I just got my phone call this morning. They submitted everything to my insurance company. They said it will take a bout a week for them to approve it. Next step is the 2 week pre op diet and a meeting with the anesthesiologist.. She said my date will be Feb 16th if insurance approves it quickly or Feb 29th if it takes longer for the approval. Im really excited and nervous of course but after 7 months of jumping through hoops I'm ready!!
Hope the best for everyone! I really like this site, being able to communicate with real people with my same issues.. It really helps!

Congratulations!!!!

I got approved today!!!!!!! March 1st

Mine is February 16th in Muskegon, Michigan.

Unless you have other issues not related to thw sleeve pregnancy post op is completely safe.
I'm surprised your surgeon didnt go over this with you. It is recommended to wait about 18 months post op. My surgeon discusses this with me since as you loose weight it become easier to get pregnant. It was recommended to be on some kind of birth control since a pregnancy durring the weight loss phase could be dangerous

Surgery Date- 8/31/15

@@shelly7
that's great bud
hope you get an official date sooner than later
February is right around the corner
good luck
speedy recovery
kathy

I got approved before i had to jump thru any hoops.

approval for surgery before you jump through all these hoops?
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i do!!!
i went to a seminar, then talked in depth with surgeon
doc said everything looked great so let's schedule the surgery
i was so anxious/excited to have surgery ASAP
talked to office people, surgery was scheduled
all was going full steam ahead
i had NOT been approved yet
but office people said all should go fine with insurance
don't worry
found out later (after surgery) that medicare at the time didn't cover the sleeve
i was pretty stupid, and took the word of office,
that approval would come soon
i didn't get approval pre-op
went into surgery blindly
sure enough - i was told a few months after the surgery
i had been denied - after i got a bill for $22,000!!!
i "discussed" the situation with my 2ndary insurance
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
after a few more "discussions" i was finally approved
(couple of years later medicare approved the sleeve)
bottom line, IMO officially get approved (all your paperwork, labs ducks in a row
etc sent to insurance company)
before you schedule surgery (my opinion)
then do all the hoop jumping
good luck
Passed my psych eval! Talk to office manager she said I can have my surgery in February us waiting on the date so nervous ... N anxious....
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@@shelly7
surgery all set for February
woo hoo - that's great
you'll get the date soon
i know you will!!
"God Grant Me Patience Just Hurry Up About It"
best wishes with surgery
speedy recovery
kathy

Hi Shelly7,
Just saw your post and thought- I am Impatient. Everything has been done. I thought my dr had submitted my file to insurance for pre-authorization. I found out today that the dr office does not submit to insurance for approval until the end of the month prior to the tentative surgery date. I am in a holding pattern. Started this whole process in Sept... I am so ready... Plus I am on the pre-surgery diet.. I am on the pre- surgery diet.. Feeling hungry all the time..
I want to get on with my new life style- this limbo is hard...

Hi everyone I am 3 years post op VSG and never showed anyone my before and after. I have decided I love this community and should not be shy to show my success and progress because I know it motivated me to see others post these, and I hope it helps my fellow WLS friends ❤️. Instagram: smallbird_vsg
Before surgery 260lbs after 140lbs lost 120lbs

Dont be nervous just
Think positive. Most of it is common sense

You all look amazing! Your all such an inspiration! I can wait to be able to post my before and after pics

5'7"
Sw 256
Vsg may 2015: 236
Cw: 185
Total : 71, 3 months out

HW 315
SW 269
Cw 195
5months out surgery date 3.23.15

After pulmonary clearance, cardiac clearance , upper GI , 3 Psy visits, Dietician visits, pcp clearance. I have finally been submitted to my insurance for approval. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.

It's official. My preferred Dr has approved my application. EEEEEK!!
Now I need to pick some dates and I'm having a bit of a freak out.
*breathe, breathe*