Nikki44

That's fantastic!!! So happy for you. I fall into that category as well (5'1, 240) and have all of those same things except the hernia. Thx for the info and keep up the great work. Imagine how amazing you'll feel (and me too) in three months...six months...a year. Woo hoo!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks a bunch. Was it covered at 100% bc you've met your deductible? I called the program insurance coordinator and they referred me to BCBS, which referred me back to the office, lol. It's a huge hospital system, so I'll just have to spend some time drilling down this week and figure it out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How much did you pay for surgery? I've met my deductible but can't figure out exactly what I'm going to owe and when (I know the 85/15% but am still confused). Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm December 21st as well!!!! Just started my pre-op diet today. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Twinsies! How's your diet going? I start mine this Wed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thank you! I joined it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have surgery on the 21st and can't get clear numbers on how much I'll have to pay and when. I know I pay 15% of the plan, plus $350 for the hospital stay. I've met my deductible. How much did you have to pay before surgery with BCBS FED? Thx. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

12/21 also. Do you have an LSD? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Any Dec 2016 sleevers out there? I'm scheduled for Dec. 21. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Still pre op, but have been following this thread and I'm inspired. Anyone with locs experience (or not) hair loss? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@halFab: I'm super private. I only share personal stuff with my closest family and my besties. I think it's great that you want to help remove the stigma! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was looking for Central Ohio folks too. Working with the OSU program for a VSG. Where are you in your journey? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@RoachBug, what does Dr. Needleman require for pre and post op diet? Hope you're doing well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anyone been sleeved at OSU? Which surgeon did you use; what was the pre and post diet; were you pleased, etc? I just finished my psych and am waiting for my first visit to the Center. Any input? TIA! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I've been lurking for a while and appreciate all the topics and experiences you all have been discussing. Has anyone had the sleeve done at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center? I just had my psych eval (I "passed," lol) and am waiting for my first round of appts at the Center to be scheduled. They won't give info about how long the pre surgery liquid diet is or what they require after surgery until the next set of appts. Anyone know or have experience -good, bad, ugly, great- with OSU/surgeons/the program? Thanks in advance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App