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cheeze82    59

cheeze82
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Anyone out there :) new here and don't really get responses on my stuff! So just wondering if I'm doing something wrong gere

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MizzouFan1    88

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No I am new here too and it does take awhile to get noticed. I just keep harassing people!

Are you thinking about getting the sleeve or have you already scheduled your surgery?

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DonRodolfo    1,416

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Anyone out there :) new here and don't really get responses on my stuff! So just wondering if I'm doing something wrong gere

I don't see you doing anything wrong - welcome!

You could update the information in your profile so we can get all up in your business get to know you better.

:P

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Macy6    356

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Yeah I think there are a number of things that have to do with it. Time of day, certain times of day may be busier and your stuff may move down faster and get missed. Repetition, a lot of questions we all have, have been asked before and sometimes people get tired of repeating (only what I have read) If you do have a question though, I do recommend using the search bar up above and searching for the main topic.... Instead of "Will I have bad reflux" just put "reflux" or "Does anyone have xxxx insurance" just put the insurance name etc... I have found a lot of information. I also recommend finding "friends" a support group that relates to you (I found a nursing support group, because I am a nursing student) I have found a few people who either I have enjoyed following their story, or they have similarities to me. I try to send a note every few weeks or so just to see how they are doing. Hang in there, this is a great group I really enjoy it and I have received a lot of information.

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smjuroska    60

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I'm new too. No date yet I am trying to get through 3 psy appts (I would pick the one super psy doc who's requirements way above the average!). and a nut appt before I get my final appt to schedule my surgery. Surgery for you is like next week! Exciting :D

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cheeze82    59

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Thanks I'm so excited!! What does the Seurgoe

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cheeze82    59

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What does the surgeon do when you meet with them???

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ambalam    54

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Mine did my weight and went over goals. We discussed the surgery and what exactly it would entail, as well as what post surgery life would be like. I also did a preop consult with a group and went over drain care, pain management, food do's and donts, medication do's and donts. I asked a ton of questions!! I was given sample menus and a timeline of when I could begin introducing different stages of foods.

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cheeze82    59

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Thanks so much :)

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cheeze82    59

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How long after meeting with the surgeon did it Yale to get a date?

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ambalam    54

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I started meeting with the surgeon before I was approved. I had to complete six months of weigh ins one psych eval and one nutritionist appt before I was approved by insurance. Once I got approval my surgery was two weeks later :-)

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anniemay    150

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I'm May 9th but I've been on this road since January. Now that its getting close I am getting a little freaked by it but no turning back

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      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
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      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
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