I'm too excited the new me begins on May 6th!!!!!! I can't believe this is actually going to happen. Yay!

Hi everyone! Due to work issues I will get my sleeve at the end of May or the first of June. Super excited!!!!! If it was up to me, I would have it done 2morrow!! I'll let y'all know when I get a date. Congrats to all of you on your surgeries! (Anyone from Mississippi?)

Hi everyone! Due to work issues I will get my sleeve at the end of May or the first of June. Super excited!!!!! dde01 If it was up to me' date=' I would have it done 2morrow!! I'll let y'all know when I get a date. Congrats to all of you on your surgeries! (Anyone from Mississippi?)[/quote']

I am from MS...Getting sleeved May 6th!! Super excited!! Where are you in MS?

I am from MS...Getting sleeved May 6th!! Super excited!! Where are you in MS?

I'm from Columbus. Where are u from?

I have mine on May 2! I am excited but extremely nervous

I just got the call today before I left work that FEP BLUE approved my Gastric Sleeve. My surgery is scheduled for May 8 2013. I am elated, excited, nervous and scared at the same time. My first visit was on April 1 where I didn’t know what to expect. I had been doing research for years on the Lap Band which is the way I was leaning until I met with the Dr. Everybody at the office was extremely nice and welcoming. They answered all my questions and didn't seem annoyed with my type "A" personality. I had already had multiple discussions with my primary care doctor about my consideration for weight loss surgery and she recommended me to my current doctor. My insurance doesn't require a referral so this worked out great. I arrived early for my appointment with all the forms signed and completed.

When I met with the doctor i explained that I was aware that I am not morbidly obese however my BMI was currently at 36.2 and I had several comorbidities. After talking with him for 30 minutes he agreed and explained the three-month nutritional visit rule. By the end of my appointment with the doctor he was confident that I would have no trouble getting approval from the insurance company. The nurse came in to go over the requirement including the nutritional counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medical release from the primary doctor. During our discussion I if any counseling that received at the local strip mall weight loss clinic would be acceptable. She said possibly depending on the information that the recorded on each visit. I told her that on every visit the check your weight, blood pressure and discussed reduced caloric diet.

It took be about 15 days to complete most of the requirements including the four-hour psychiatric evaluation, visit with the office nutritionist, get my records from the pay loss clinic and meet with my primary doctor for clearance. Everything was done all I had to do is wait……26 days later I’m approved as schedule in less than 10 days.

I just got the call today before I left work that FEP BLUE approved my Gastric Sleeve. My surgery is scheduled for May 8 2013. I am elated' date=' excited, nervous and scared at the same time. My first visit was on April 1 where I didn’t know what to expect. I had been doing research for years on the Lap Band which is the way I was leaning until I met with the Dr. Everybody at the office was extremely nice and welcoming. They answered all my questions and didn't seem annoyed with my type "A" personality. I had already had multiple discussions with my primary care doctor about my consideration for weight loss surgery and she recommended me to my current doctor. My insurance doesn't require a referral so this worked out great. I arrived early for my appointment with all the forms signed and completed.

When I met with the doctor i explained that I was aware that I am not morbidly obese however my BMI was currently at 36.2 and I had several comorbidities. After talking with him for 30 minutes he agreed and explained the three-month nutritional visit rule. By the end of my appointment with the doctor he was confident that I would have no trouble getting approval from the insurance company. The nurse came in to go over the requirement including the nutritional counseling, psychiatric evaluation and medical release from the primary doctor. During our discussion I if any counseling that received at the local strip mall weight loss clinic would be acceptable. She said possibly depending on the information that the recorded on each visit. I told her that on every visit the check your weight, blood pressure and discussed reduced caloric diet.

It took be about 15 days to complete most of the requirements including the four-hour psychiatric evaluation, visit with the office nutritionist, get my records from the pay loss clinic and meet with my primary doctor for clearance. Everything was done all I had to do is wait……26 days later I’m approved as schedule in less than 10 days. [/quote']

congrats on your new journey. my date is May14 our stories sound similar I went to the doc march 9 my requirements was the psych evual and dietitians meeting and I got approved April 12.. very fast I'm excited and scared

I'm from Columbus. Where are u from?

I am from Ocean Springs.

May 16 I can't wait the days are going by too quick

May 16 I can't wait the days are going by too quick

I'm may 14 and u feel like its taking forever

My date is may 9th EXCITED AND NERVOUS!!! Good luck everyone!!

Hi May sleevers!!! I start my preop diet April 29th Unjury shakes 4 times a day along with a choice of sugar free pudding or jello, raw vegetables basically nothing i can get excited about lol...but I'm praying all goes well I'm scheduled May 13 Yayyyyyy....best of luck to everyone

Thanks Melle, same to you!!!

May 8th here!!!!

Me too(*^﹏^*)

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My surgery is May 3!!

May 8th. Super excited!