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February 20th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Los Angeles, CA will be sleeved in February! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay! My date is also February 20th! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

February 20th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

On Friday I will know if my insurance has approved my surgery! I am so nervous about this. I hope it's approved. I also have to do another sleep study per my pcp so that I can get the right cpap machine. I meet with my surgeon for clearance on the 24th! I will be on a month pre - op diet. Surgery is scheduled for February 20th. I am so excited and nervous. There are moments where I am a little scared as well. Overall the time is coming up soon and I am ready for the rebirth of me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! I am excited for you. My surgery is next month on the 20th and it will be at Southern California Hospital. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you feeling? Praying for a speedy recovery! Keep in touch! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hi! I think that is the requirement with Anthem. But the six months will go by fast! I promise. I know it may not seem like it but it will. I finished my 6 months in December, my paperwork was submitted this week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My date is February 20th. And i am counting down. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As everyone has mentioned, this is your decision. Many times people respond in a negative way because of fear? Whatever their fear is, is theirs. You have one life to live and you should live in a way that makes your happy and proud. Yes it is great to have support, buuut at the end of the day, the decision is yours. You are putting yourself first to take care of your health and anyone who loves you is going to be there be it now or later. I also suggest looking at ClusieL on YouTube. She is awesome! Will be praying for you and sending you positive vibes for your surgery next week! *hugs* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are absolutely right staying morbidly obese for even one extra day is so depressing I have to keep my anxiety in check because I still have until about May to get a date. I postponed the program once and that was two years ago and now it's even more depressing because I could of been done with my surgery a while back and didn't. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App Hang in there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I surely will I'm determined! Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App Good. I waited long time before decided to do that and I was sad when my coordinator told me I had to do six months of visits. Buuuuut now that I have finished those visits, it went by quickly and it really allowed me to get my mind right and prepare as much as I can for the surgery. But I understand I also said I should have done this along time ago. Just want to encourage you that time will go by fast and May will be here before you know it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are absolutely right staying morbidly obese for even one extra day is so depressing I have to keep my anxiety in check because I still have until about May to get a date. I postponed the program once and that was two years ago and now it's even more depressing because I could of been done with my surgery a while back and didn't. Sent from my 0PM92 using the BariatricPal App Hang in there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Super exciting! I am looking forward to connecting with you all and hearing more of everyone's journey and experiences! If anyone needs anything, I'm here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay! Are you excited? How are you feeling? How is pre-op diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have you submitted your paperwork yet? I hope you get your date soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm still debating insurance versus self-pay. If insurance requires 6 months of a pre-op diet, I think I'll self-pay, in which case it could get scheduled pretty quickly. If the insurance hoops are reasonable, then it would take longer. No paperwork submitted yet. I meet with the psychologist next week and find out what other pre-op tests the doctor requires. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App What insurance do you have? I have Anthem and had to do the 6 months of visits. Just turned in my paperwork last week. I meet with my surgeon again on the 24th to get clearance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Have you submitted your paperwork yet? I hope you get your date soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm still debating insurance versus self-pay. If insurance requires 6 months of a pre-op diet, I think I'll self-pay, in which case it could get scheduled pretty quickly. If the insurance hoops are reasonable, then it would take longer. No paperwork submitted yet. I meet with the psychologist next week and find out what other pre-op tests the doctor requires. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App What insurance do you have? I have Anthem and had to do the 6 months of visits. Just turned in my paperwork last week. I meet with my surgeon again on the 24th to get clearance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have you submitted your paperwork yet? I hope you get your date soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App How are you feeling post op? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Understandable! But you will be fine and your health and your life are priority! You have a few more weeks! I am excited for you! I have been experiencing the nervousness as well but also remind myself of the possibilities afterwards! I am excited for us all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Just a few more weeks for you!!! Exciting! When do you start you pre op diet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How are you feeling after almost one month post op? I know exactly where that Kaiser is. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

When is your surgery date? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yaaaaas!!!!! Great progress! Very happy for you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay! Nice to meet you all!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh I so understand that. I have been going through the same. Wondering if this is the good idea. Almost in a panic. Then I look at all the pills I have to take now and how unhappy I am with my weight and the limitations I am facing and I know that this is the best decision. The saggy skin, from what I hear, staying hydrated and doing some resistance and weight training will help build muscle to fill in the skin. The new lease on life is worth it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What is scaring you when reading posts? And yay for the progress with pre op diet. I have to do a month pre op also mines starts in a few weeks. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App