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I also am looking at August if all goes well . I have most of my pre op procedure appointments made . I do think about it every day , but I feel so uneducated . Maybe as all of my procedures are completed I will have a much better understanding of this whole journey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have to see a cardiologist, pulmonologist , endo , sleep study , nutritionist , psych , primary care , sono of the gall bladder and blood work . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What ins do you have ? It's so frustrating what we have to go through Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am making all of my appointments to meet the criteria for my insurance company. My surgeon just told me to see the specialists and thats it. And of course to let them know that I will be having WLS . Its not medical clearance just a consult and if they feel you need any testing done then you will have to do that testing. For those of you that have already completed this , does the specialist give you a consult form filled out for your ins company ?? I'm starting to feel overwhelmed . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel the same way and I am not until August !! But I keep reassuring myself that this will be such a better lifestyle for me . And that the statistics of me dying of a heart attack because I'm overweight are much higher . Normal nerves I guess ??? You'll do great!! Keep us posted Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great !! Sounds stress free !! Congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have an estimated date of some time in August to be sleeved !! We have had a sweet sixteen cruise booked for my daughter that will take place in January 2017 . It's a 7 day cruise. I am so scared for what that will be like for me . My husband is also being sleeved in August . Will I be able to eat small portions at that time ?? It will be five months out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor told me one week to recover with no complications. But I have decided to take 2 weeks off just in case . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Any sleevers from Long Island Dr Secar , New York bariatrics group ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got so upset I thought that HR gets copies of your hospital papers . I do not in any way want my HR lady to know my business . She's a bit yappy . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I work in a hospital so I know there is plenty of coverage . Also my doctor is a surgeon for hernia repair, gall bladder and many other surgical situations . I however can not believe that human resources gets copies of your paperwork . That is a hippa violation in every way . I do not think the insurance company can share that information with your employer. That is a huge violation of your privacy . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just completed my consultation with my surgeon when I was making my appointments for my four months of monitored Weigh ins They gave me a packet full of doctors and specialist that I would have to see including a cardiologist nutritionist psychiatrist pulmonologist etc. prior to surgery. They told me I can get started on those appointments now. Just curious is this just for insurance criteria because my surgery is not until August. Will I still need to do pre surgical testing prior to surgery ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I chose not to tell anyone at work , I'm just going to suddenly get sick for 2 weeks . I have saved all my sick time so I will still get paid . Thinking of saying appendicitis or gall bladder considering I've already had appendicitis as a child. What did everyone tell their jobs ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How noticeable is the scarring ? It's definitely not a deal breaker for me . But I have no intentions of telling anyone except my husband. If anyone should see the scars would they know that I has WLS ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Since I have started this journey (I'm only in the beginning fulfilling the insurance criteria) I have taken notice , it never really bothered me before) that people just ignore me, always nice in conversation, talk highly of me in work ethnic. But never really pay me much attention. I guess it's because I'm the chubby girl why talk to me when you can talk to all the skinny energetic girls?? I'm taking notes !! Further into my journey when people notice I will make sure to politely snub the ones who paid me no attention when I had on a little extra weight!! I am not feeling sorry for myself just observing people's behaviors. Is it really true people are much nicer to skinny people ?? Shame shame !! Anyone else notice this ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went to my first consult and I liked the doctor a lot, 4 weigh ins and a whole bunch of doctors to see . He made it sound like a breeze no problem 3 days to recover and return to work in one week . Says I will have surgery after my last weigh in July/ August . Office was packed with patients already sleeved and only saying good things. So what am I missing I thought this was going to be a long drawn out process ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tomorrow is my first consult, what questions would you ask if it were you?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@kmorri if you don't mind my asking which insurance do you have that didn't require seeing a nutritionist ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

For those of you that did not have to meet any insurance criteria, do you feel like you missed anything by not meeting with a nutritionist prior to surgery ?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Anyone have 1199 ? Just wondering how they are with approvals Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Besides diabetes, high blood pressure and of course a high BMI , what are some of the other qualifications the ins co uses to make their decision.? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How does it work ?? Your surgeon submits your papers for approval? My doctor is confirming my insurance before I even come for a consult . What are the steps before you get a date? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so excited!! I wasn't sure what my husbands reaction would be when I told him I researched long and hard and decided I wanted to proceed with gastric sleeve surgery and that I have an appointment for a consultation next week Today he informed me that he wants to do it with me and now we both have an appt together next week. !!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long are you actually "under ". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@carlissa_RN that's great I'm hearing that 1199 doesn't really require 3 or 6 months nutritionist visits. My consult is 4/19 maybe I'll get lucky and get some time in May Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App