RobynTurner

I'm in STL. First consult on 2/3/16 with Dr Wagner!

Hey, Giveemmel. I have several friends who have used him and that's who my PCP referred me to. I don't know if having the referral will help speed my process but I am hopeful! The sooner the better!

Good luck!!!

Physical part done. Surgeon consult done. Now I'm waiting for the insurance lady to come in. This is going too easily. Kind of scary.....Dr Wagner said usually his patients go home the day after, and I should be able to go back to work in a week. Now pray for good insurance feedback!

Physical part done. Surgeon consult done. Now I'm waiting for the insurance lady to come in. This is going too easily. Kind of scary.....Dr Wagner said usually his patients go home the day after, and I should be able to go back to work in a week. Now pray for good insurance feedback!

So now 6 days post op and uber excited about my 1st follow up appointment on Friday! My latest discovery is that I am ALWAYS cold and at the expense of my kids the heater is always on. Does/Did anyone else experience this new frozen?

What's REALLY going to be surreal is when you try on a size 12 and they are too big!!! That's when I first said "this is so surreal." Good luck! You will do great!

Here I am, 9 days out...
44 years old....
Scared, excited, anxious...
I started on this journey about a year ago. I had been fighting high triglycerides for 15 years (with moderate success using medication); then my blood pressure started inching up. Arthritis in my hip, spinal stenosis, and a couple bulging discs in my neck.
I have a constant nagging in my brain; reminding me that my mom, and my mom's mom both died at 55. I didn't know my grandmother on that side; but I know there is history of Migraines, heart disease, and diabetes. Since my mom had all these and experienced a heart attack when she was 52, I assume my grandmother either passed of a heart attack or a stroke.
My kids are 19 (twins) and 14. I really want to see my grandkids. Not only see them; but, play with them, babysit, attend their sporting and music events.
I want to live longer than 11 more years.
I want to retire and live many years after.
I would love to meet my great grandchildren.
So, last July I went to an information session and signed on to meet with a nurse navigator.
Four nutritionist visits, one upper GI, blood work, EKG, 34 pounds less, and a surgeon appointment later... Here I am.
Tomorrow is my pre-op physical at the hospital.
Next Tuesday the 9th is the first day of the rest of my life.
Thank you for reading! I will try to update as the process continues!
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No, I haven't called. The surgeons office said they would get that process started so hopefully they can get it done!

I am seeing my surgeon for the first time tomorrow! I've been hanging right around 309 for the last 10 years and I am tired! My PCP gave me this referral so I'm hoping that helps me move right along with the process. The part that scares me the most is the insurance possibly saying no.....

I'm heading to Dr. Wagner's office on Tuesday for my first visit! I'll post for you after!

I'm heading to Dr. Wagner's office on Tuesday for my first visit! I'll post for you after!

I'm with you on all of that! I'm going next Tuesday to see my surgeon for the first time, and we will begin the process! I'm hearing different things about what I will have to do for my insurance to cover, 3 month or 6 month supervised diet, so until I know more, I'm in limbo! It's nerve-wracking and exciting. I just want to get started so I can get living again. And the part I dread? The excess skin! Ugh

I'm with you on all of that! I'm going next Tuesday to see my surgeon for the first time, and we will begin the process! I'm hearing different things about what I will have to do for my insurance to cover, 3 month or 6 month supervised diet, so until I know more, I'm in limbo! It's nerve-wracking and exciting. I just want to get started so I can get living again. And the part I dread? The excess skin! Ugh

I'm with you on all of that! I'm going next Tuesday to see my surgeon for the first time, and we will begin the process! I'm hearing different things about what I will have to do for my insurance to cover, 3 month or 6 month supervised diet, so until I know more, I'm in limbo! It's nerve-wracking and exciting. I just want to get started so I can get living again. And the part I dread? The excess skin! Ugh

Anxious about my Cigna as well. Can you tell me what all was necessary to get approval??

I'm in STL. First consult on 2/3/16 with Dr Wagner!

I'm in STL. First consult on 2/3/16 with Dr Wagner!