natasha0820

Awesome! Yeah I'm a Colorado native but am new to this bariatric site and am just starting the process. Very excited for you. Keep me posted on your progress. What is the preop diet consisting of?

That's so awesome! Congratulations! How is the pain? How are you feeling? Any tips you'd suggest pre surgery?

Thank you all so much!

No they won't kick you out for losing weight. They addressed this issue in the seminar so I'm for certain on this one.

I think as long as it's been documented and it's been in the last 6 months it should be ok. Depends on the surgeon and insurance requirements though.

Did your pcp refer you? I know alot of times it will require a referral for insurance to cover and I know what you mean. It does feel dumb to go when they don't help much besides advising what you already and know and have tried. But it's important for documentation and stuff in this process. That's the first thing my friends who've had it done told me. I'd talk to your pcp about getting a referral etc because it will help it along. And often thr surgeons want to work back n forth with the pcp in the process for getting certain steps done. This was what wqs explained to me by 2 of my friends who are a couple hears out. Doesn't hurt to jump on that ball now so you're ahews of the game if they ask for one.

Yeah, you should be fine. And they mean through your pcp. They should have records of your weight and what you were doing etc.

That's awesome! I've heard the kaiser bariatric program was good and quick. But I don't want to switch everything to kaiser.

That's awesome you've already lost 40 lbs. Wow! Great!

I have my first appointment September15th with Dr Georgescu. I just did the seminar so far. And hey we're very close. Cool! Lol!

How exciting! Congrats! I can't wait until I'm there! Just did the seminar and have my first appt September 15th. How long did it take you from first appt til now? Any tips to help along this presurgery phase?

I'm new to this too. But from what I got at my seminar is this is a problem with obesity is we lose even up to 70 or 80 lbs but it comes back and it doesn't disqualify you. It shows you have legitimately tried. Alot of friends who I know have had the same problems were not denied and some had lost pretty decent amounts on diets but couldn't keep it off and they were approved. Best wishes hun!

You sound like me. I've went back and forth with it for a few years now. But now I'm all the way in and ready to do this! How are things going? Im in Northglenn so hello neighbor.

Thank you! I have heard his name several times. I may look into scheduling with him.

Congratulations Amberlicious! How exciting! Wishing you the best! I'll be looking forward to seeing you succeed.

I'm in Northglenn. That is awesome you are doing so well. That's very encouraging!

This is very true. I haven't found current reviews neither. I just have what some friends and family have told me that have had it done. But none were the dr I was referred to. However Dr Georgescu came highly recommended from my primary care and cardiologist so I'm going to trust them. Who are you considering?

Hello! Nice to meet ya neighbor. I see you must have done the rny done and where did you go? What was your experience there?

Hello everyone! My name is Natasha. I'm new to here and looking to have the gastric sleeve done. I been going back and forth with it since 2015 and had my pcp refer me last year and am finally going for it. I went to the seminar and have my first appointment scheduled with Dr Georgescu Sept 15th. Has anyone here had him as a surgeon? Where are my CO people? Anyone have to go through the medicaid stuff here in Colorado? How was it? Any recommendations?