Hey VS fam! I have been on here for a little bit now but this is my first official post :Banane55: .... I have started my journey to the VSG on 11/2/11 with all of my required appointments that are requested from my insurance. I am so0o0o0o excited about the fact that I get a second chance at life and because I have 2 little kids (1 and 3) that pushes me more. I want to see my kids grow up and get married and have kids and be successful :-) butttttttttttttttt I am so tired of these appointments OMG, One after another after another. It's becoming just a little over whelming, I can't wait to get all this paper work and appointments done so that I can breathe again lol.

I know everyone is different but how long did it take you guys to get a surgery date???

I started my journey in July 2010 and was sleeved on 3/29/2011. It seemed to take forever for me, but like everyone else has said it is worth the wait.

Hi there!

Well, I started the process in July. I am now 26 days away from being sleeved (12/28/11)! :biggrin5: But there were a ton of appointments to contend with. Hang in there, it is worth it! I have an H M O insurance so I was initially denied and had to appeal a couple of times. Lots of time wasted there. I would have been sleeved already if they had not been trying to deny me at every turn.

I have my final appointment with the surgeon on 12-6-11. I have to weigh in at 214 so wish me luck. For whatever reason the closer I get to this appointment date the hungrier I am getting. Maybe it's just nerves. But I know what's on the line here so I have been keeping myself in check.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Cheri

I am sure I will feel awesome once the surgery day comes or better yet my approval date!! LOL but hey I guess I can just keep pushing on!! Thanks guys for all the encouragement! You guys are the BEST!!! hope to see most of you all on the LOSERS bench :Banane55: <<<<< I love those banana's LOLOL