MichaelaRae

That's incredible! Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great to hear, and I definitely try to stay as organized as possible, that's half the battle with this process it seems. When did you end up getting the surgery done, if you don't mind me asking? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck to you too! It's kinda intimidating, but I'm trying to keep from stressing myself out Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you both! Will update after my appointments! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone, I'm completely new here, starting out my Bariatric process. I'm 21 and 270lbs, and I'm out of Ohio. I first went to a seminar that was from my university's physician network. I met a surgeon there, Dr. Joon Shim. After that, I went to my PCP and got a referral. Then I met with Dr. Shim, who was incredibly kind and helpful. I definitely want her to be my surgeon. For the surgery itself, I'm looking at the RNY, or gastric bypass. Tomorrow I go to get my upper GI stuff done, and I have yet to hear from the nutritionist and psychologist I have to meet with. Then I'm not sure what happens. I have Anthem BCBS out of Ohio. I hope I don't have to do the 6 month physician supervised program, but it is what it is. I've been obese for about 4 years now, overweight before then. Anyways, that's about it. I joined this site after seeing the great support and thorough information, and I hope to update soon with good news. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App