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 Ready, had my last appointment today. It went really well. They are submitting everything to the insurance either today or early next week. After I am approved I will have to schedule my surgery, go for blood work, ekg, x-rays and meet the anthesiologist. My fingers are crossed! I'm hoping it will not take long!

Hey Ready, had my last appointment today. It went really well. They are submitting everything to the insurance either today or early next week. After I am approved I will have to schedule my surgery, go for blood work, ekg, x-rays and meet the anthesiologist. My fingers are crossed! I'm hoping it will not take long!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

Any news, Diane? My last visit with Dr. Berger is tomorrow.

Almostime, I haven't heard something yet. I'm gonna call tomorrow and see if they have heard anything. I am really having a hard time with all this waiting, hopefully it will be over soon!

Any news, Diane? My last visit with Dr. Berger is tomorrow.

How many appts did u have with her?

Has anybody gained weight since seeing NUT?

Diane - You and I are both just waiting on insurance now! Unless they gave you good news today...

readyanxiousscared - I only had two appointments with Dr. Berger. Blue Cross Blue Shield doesn't require a supervised diet so the process was a bit shorter than for most. Here's a breakdown of my appointments:

September 25 - Info Meeting

January 10 - Psych Eval

January 17 - NUT/Brenda and Dr. Elli

February 17 - Brenda, Dr. Berger, and bloodwork

February 21 - Psych Eval Follow-up

Febraury 25 - Dr. Berger, cleared to send everything to insurance

That's awesome! When will you be sleeved?

Almosthome-I received an approval letter in the mail yesterday! My heart almost jumped out of my chest! This is getting real now. I am going to call Janneth today to see what my next step is. Hope you hear something soon.

Ready-no weight gain since I started this process, UIC has been very serious about making sure you don't gain any weight! Amanda the nut said she wouldn't approve anyone that did, I don't know how serious they are but I really didn't want to find out.

New to the site got my surgery date of 3/18 at St. Alexin in Hoffman Estates with Dr. Guskey. Start with the preop shakes on Tues. Getting nervous and anxious. Wheaning off of some neuropathy meds cause can't get liquid forms so nerves are a little rattled. Anyone else ever use Dr. Guskey. Seems like a pretty compansionate guy.

Cathy

Welcome, Cathy! You can do this!

Hi Cathy, welcome! Good luck! I can't wait till I actually have a date, you must be so excited!

I am excited and nervous have anxiety issues and work at a high stress job. Just wish I was off til after surgery. LIquid diet gonna be tough when I work with behavioral disordered teen girls, they tend to know how to work your last nerve and afraid my patience will be short between now and the time for surgery.

Hi! I am new to the site. I am planning on working with Dr Gerald Cahill at Little Company of Mary in Evergreen Park, IL. I am in the process of waiting for insurance approval. All paperwork was submitted on 02/12/14. I know it hasn't been that long but I'm super anxious to find out. Good Luck to all and I hope everyone is doing well on this cold day!