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So today I went in to get my egd procedure at an out patient center...The nurse proceeded to get my iv started. I explained to her that I'm an hard stick. She proceeded to try anyway and could not get the vein. So not wanting to try again she call in the anesthesiologist and he begun to try in stick me!!..after 3 more failed attempts he went and got an ultrasound to find a vein and could not... Long story sure after sticking me in my arms, feet,hands and wrist a total if 10x!!! Called of the procedure my veins just would not cooperate..and now I have to try again in 2 wks at the hospital... So I'm laying here sore arms and feet black and blue dreading having to go thru this again. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Wow so did they tell you how long is your wait on the list??@achappex don't be too bummed out you are in the game and halfway through ya process's me I got 4 months to go so cheer up Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Well good luck with your journey and yes pace yourself!! I finding out with my process something can always come up so its best to give yourself time until surgery. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Well hello I started the process last month and already knocked off quite a few clearances now just have to do 5 more nutrition visits before I can do surgery.. So I have 5 months to go. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

April seems forever away lol..just looking to see if there are any folks looking to have a bypass in April.? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@ achappex am I wrong in remembering you said you have united healthcare ?? Because I have them too and my PCP gave me a home sleep study which I completed last week. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@sleevemealone214☺ Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Thank so much for your kind encouraging words!! I was having a moment I hope to be where you are very soon...and this be a distant memory... Yes and I'm going to enjoy my last few donuts???????????? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@ MissMellyMell yes I started last month and I'm looking to have surgery in April so I know it will be worth it.. It just require so much footwork inbetween time..Good news is staying busy helps the time pass too. But good luck with your journey as well☺☺ Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I knew that this 6 month process to approval would keep me busy but geesh I've been on this journey 1 month and will have completed 8 appointments so far in one month...looking forward to my Nut visit tomorrow then only 5 more too go!!! These next five months hoping they fly by because I'm already over these appts Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Wow congrats I'm very excited for this journey for sure...its just the thought that after I'm running around like a chicken with its head cut off to get things done lol...but there's still no guarantee my insurance won't give me issues..but I'm prayerful thanks for the kind words. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

So after going through some of these post I'm super nervous and confused as to how after meeting initial requirements and getting the clearances can your insurance still deny you.??? Just makes me nervous for when I have to submit paper work. I would hate to go through 6 months of this for nothing. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Ok yea that's what I thought my paper work was saying thanks☺ Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@achappex I got my cardio,pulmonary, a nutrition all scheduled but I wasn't sure if I should do my labs and blood work done first. Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

So after meeting with my surgeon I'm now required to do 6 months of nut classes as well as pysch,cardio, pulmonary and all which ones should I make a priority first? Being as though its going to take 6 months regardless.? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

@ nannare so can you give me a clue as to what to expect at those nut visits?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Wow awesome congrats I've heard so many great things about them!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Good to know! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

I have united healthcare as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Omg really how has it been for you dealing with them? I'm nervous hoping they won't give me too many problems Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Yes a newbie like me lol thanks I had my consulting today and already have 3 of my preop clearance appts schedule, it will take six months to do everything but I'm excited!! Good luck on your journey as well! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Awesome!! I have united healthcare community plan hopefully they won't give me too many problems come submitting time but I'm soo excited to get started!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

First 6 months meaning you have to do more? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App I'm thinking she meant her first month of 6? Anyways time flies! Just keep your eye on the prize!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Lol okay gotcha so have you had your procedure yet?? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

First 6 months meaning you have to do more? Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

Great idea will do!! Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App

So today my 6 month journey begins, I have so many clearances to get as well as a 6 month of nutrition visits. So I'm just hoping things go smoothly and quickly...because 6 months seems forever away Sent from my SM-G530T using the BariatricPal App