Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

New to VERTICAL SLEEVE TALK



Recommended Posts

Hello everyone the journey begins!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Started my journey in June. My ins required me to do 3months of counseling. I've done all of my steps they asked me to do. Now on the 9/17 I turn everything in and wait to get approved. I nervous though. Help me guys.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thx Laura-ven. Where are you in your journey??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thx Laura-ven. Where are you in your journey??

I had my surgery last November. So I've been around awhile :)

I remember waiting for the insurance approval though. And it was nerve wracking :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also did the 3 month prep course for my insurance and remember I couldn't sleep waiting to turn in my paperwork! It only took 2 days for an approval and now I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Whew! Time passes so quickly your date will be here be4 u know it'

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Did you have Cigna?? 2 days? That's fast. I thought it took about 2 weeks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Laura-ven. How much have you lost??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was submitted to ins last week. waiting waiting is the hardest part. I have anthem. good luck to you.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That's great.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also did the 3 month prep course for my insurance and remember I couldn't sleep waiting to turn in my paperwork! It only took 2 days for an approval and now I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Whew! Time passes so quickly your date will be here be4 u know it'

Good luck to you tomorrow!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Lmarie what kind of pre op diet did you have?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't go tomorrow. I go on the 17th to turn all of my stuff in.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×