Hello, I'm about 2 months pre op and wondering is the anyone else on here that's in my city that's about to change their lives ...

HEY LADIES.. SO I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT'S REAL OR THAT I'M GOING THRU THE PROCESS OF HAVING SURGERY.. I WONDER WHEN WILL IT HIT ME, THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY?

HEY LADIES.. SO I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT'S REAL OR THAT I'M GOING THRU THE PROCESS OF HAVING SURGERY.. I WONDER WHEN WILL IT HIT ME, THE NIGHT BEFORE SURGERY?

If you're anything like me it'll be after pre op class 2... I was fine until I noticed that I only had 2 classes to go.

WELL AT LEAST ITS EARLY... NOPE NOONE HAS CALLED YET I WAS THINKING THEY WOULD CALL AROUND THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY SO WE'LL C... HAVENT STARTED GETTIN IMPATIENT YET..LOL

I'm glad its early and I can get it out the way early.. I've actually been keeping myself busy planning my daughters birthday party which is next Tuesday... Now I'm going to have to find something else to occupy my mind/time... lol

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It hit me when I received the call from Stephanie stating I was approved and scheduled my surgery. I was excited, anxious, and nervous combined. It was the night before surgery when I had the big hit, "oh snap, I'm having surgery". Until that moment, I think I had just been going through the motions.

Hey people...Just got home from my weigh in class... It lasted about 10-15 minutes which was cool. Today my info will be submitted to the insurance company.... Almost at the finish line... WOOHOO !!!!

Hey people...Just got home from my weigh in class... It lasted about 10-15 minutes which was cool. Today my info will be submitted to the insurance company.... Almost at the finish line... WOOHOO !!!!

Congrats! You're another step closer. It will be your surgery day before you know it.

Hey people...Just got home from my weigh in class... It lasted about 10-15 minutes which was cool. Today my info will be submitted to the insurance company.... Almost at the finish line... WOOHOO !!!!

Yes yes! Almost there!

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It hit me when I received the call from Stephanie stating I was approved and scheduled my surgery. I was excited' date=' anxious, and nervous combined. It was the night before surgery when I had the big hit, "oh snap, I'm having surgery". Until that moment, I think I had just been going through the motions.[/quote']

Thx.. Yeah it hasnt hit me.. Maybe when I get to that point

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Hey people...Just got home from my weigh in class... It lasted about 10-15 minutes which was cool. Today my info will be submitted to the insurance company.... Almost at the finish line... WOOHOO !!!!

Congrats!!! Surgery day will be here before you know it! Keep us all posted on when you get your approval.

Congrats!!! Surgery day will be here before you know it! Keep us all posted on when you get your approval.

Thanks Elise.... By the way, how are you doing so far.... hope you are feeling well..

Hey Chicago people! Could someone who went to Northwestern Memorial tell me the steps in the process? I'm going to the seminar next week but just wondering how many appointments and classes, etc. are involved. thanks!

Hey Chicago people! Could someone who went to Northwestern Memorial tell me the steps in the process? I'm going to the seminar next week but just wondering how many appointments and classes, etc. are involved. thanks!

The process involves several appointments. You will need a referral from your primary care doctor or one of the weight management specialists at Northwestern, you'll meet with the dietician, get approval from the health psychologist, attend 4 nutrition classes (one is scheduled after you get your surgery date), and you'll need to meet with your surgeon, of course. They will give you all of the necessary info at the seminar. The program is very organized and streamlined.

Thanks Elise.... By the way, how are you doing so far.... hope you are feeling well..

Thank you for asking! I'm not doing too bad. I feel a lot better than I did my first two weeks out. No more weird pains, and I can actually finish a bottle of water in a decent amount of time. I hit a stall at three weeks, like everyone seems to do, but things are moving along again.

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Hey Bettyboo...

I didnt need a referral i guess it depends on ur insurance.. I attended the seminar. There is a info sheet that needs to b filled out & turned in. Once they go over that info they will contact u to schedule ur 1st appt with the nurse practitioner. The np will have u do lab work

U then need to see the dietitian & psychologist the order doesnt matter but gettin approval from the dietitian will get u into the classes faster then seein psych 1st .. After my 1st pre op class I meet with the surgeon.. After that 3 more classes, submit to my insurance for approval.. By fourth class u SHOULD have ur surgery date.. After that n e pre op testing thats necessary for u

Right now im waitin to start my classes...

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Thanks! I'm just starting. Going to seminars for NMH , Alexian Bros and St Joseph over the next week. Any advice, experiences, recommendations are appreciated. I've done searches and read a lot here but would always love more info. Thank you!