Alright December Sleevers, I'm hoping that this title brings more people in so we can follow and encourage each other through our journeys.

I am 40. I'm 5'4" and about 308 right now. I'd like to get to a healthy BMI which would be around 145. I'm hoping for a December 4th or 5th date with Dr. William Johnson.

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We are definitely in the same boat! I don't know the time of surgery either. From what they told me they prioritize the people in order taking people with diabetes and sugar issues first. I'm hoping it's in the morning bc I would love to only spend 1 night at the hospital. Have you completed all your requirements? I have finished all but 1 NUT visit which is next week. Praying the next 8 weeks fly by.....I'm soooo READY!!!

Yes ma'am, I've completed everything! Gl next week. Im w u on the one night thing bc I reaaly do.t want to b bringn in the New year on a hospital bed, so prayerfullly, we will only b there up until New Year's:). What are ur stats? If ud rather pm me its fine but mine are 5'3, 232, yuck!

Yes ma'am' date=' I've completed everything! Gl next week. Im w u on the one night thing bc I reaaly do.t want to b bringn in the New year on a hospital bed, so prayerfullly, we will only b there up until New Year's:). What are ur stats? If ud rather pm me its fine but mine are 5'3, 232, yuck![/quote']

Oh yea, I haven't posted my stats yet.

36yo 5'3" HW 290 CW 275 no comorbities but diabetes and heart disease run rampant on both sides of family. I have hashimotos thyroid and I'm insulin resistant. But other then that "healthy" hahaha!!! I have BCBS and they were so easy to deal with. Submitted on Fri approved on Monday. So thankful, bc I hear others have such a hard tie with insurances.

Oh yea' date=' I haven't posted my stats yet.

36yo 5'3" HW 290 CW 275 no comorbities but diabetes and heart disease run rampant on both sides of family. I have hashimotos thyroid and I'm insulin resistant. But other then that "healthy" hahaha!!! I have BCBS and they were so easy to deal with. Submitted on Fri approved on Monday. So thankful, bc I hear others have such a hard tie with insurances.[/quote']

Wow, so quick. I'm tricare, military ins. Yeah, like I said, I've been jumpn threw hoops since this past June, so I'm excited to finally b here. I was approved once I decided, it was just the visits nd all the gov. issues that the military's been going thru. I'm 43, no comorbs but borderline to high cholesterol nd high bp, but like u said, this stuff including diabetes runs on both sides of my family too. I have horrible knees, played every sport I cud in high school and coed softball til my knees got worse when I was 33, which was when the weight jumped up yr by yr. They can't do surgery til I lose weight, so hopefully my life will change not only weight wise but I can't wait to get bttr use from my knees:))

Welcome to out December group! Congrats on your date! I will add you to the list tonight! Stinks about the insursnce!!

Thanks for the welcome. Have to do a low carb type diet for the month leading up to it. Then Clear liquids 2 days prior. That will be the rough part the liquid as I have to work the last three days before surgery and it's fairly active with lots of walking, lifting, bending, etc.

Yeah, if I kept this insurance I could appeal and likely be approved. The reasons they denied me aren't valid as I do meet those criteria. Could appeal but it ended October 31st. New insurance doesn't cover it at all. But, I'm lucky. My husband is supportive and we can do it. It will be a strain, but we can do it.

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago through Tricare @ Evans Army a Hospital ( Ft. Carson, CO). I took me 6 months to work through the list they require you to complete first. Best decision I made was to continue seeing the therapist that did my psych Eval. It really does help to stay on track, especially during the liver shrinking 2 week diet when the only thing keeping you from overeating is willpower. I lost 30 lbs pre- surgery and 15 lbs so far post. (I'm also 5'4" and was 340 when I began the lengthy process). Good luck!

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago through Tricare @ Evans Army a Hospital ( Ft. Carson' date=' CO). I took me 6 months to work through the list they require you to complete first. Best decision I made was to continue seeing the therapist that did my psych Eval. It really does help to stay on track, especially during the liver shrinking 2 week diet when the only thing keeping you from overeating is willpower. I lost 30 lbs pre- surgery and 15 lbs so far post. (I'm also 5'4" and was 340 when I began the lengthy process). Good luck![/quote']

Congrats n keep up the good work!

Okay, I added sknyinside and moved Simpley_ke up to the dates section!

Was hoping to move myself today; however, that didn't happen.

I called the office and actually reached the scheduler. She said she had my chart "right there" and needed to see if the doc had signed off on it. She put me on hold and I never spoke to her again! I waited and waited and then the phone started ringing and went to her voicemail. I waited 20 minutes and called back. I was put on hold and waited and waited and it went to voicemail again.

Stinks. Seems like if it was right there I should have been able to schedule my date.

Oh well....here's hoping for tomorrow!

Okay' date=' I added sknyinside and moved Simpley_ke up to the dates section!

Was hoping to move myself today; however, that didn't happen.

I called the office and actually reached the scheduler. She said she had my chart "right there" and needed to see if the doc had signed off on it. She put me on hold and I never spoke to her again! I waited and waited and then the phone started ringing and went to her voicemail. I waited 20 minutes and called back. I was put on hold and waited and waited and it went to voicemail again.

Stinks. Seems like if it was right there I should have been able to schedule my date.

Oh well....here's hoping for tomorrow![/quote']

Oh, that would have ticked me off! Let's hope tomorrow is your day!

Gl Atl, it can b disheartening, Ik, but just hang in there n keep calling!

Okay' date=' I added sknyinside and moved Simpley_ke up to the dates section! Was hoping to move myself today; however, that didn't happen. I called the office and actually reached the scheduler. She said she had my chart "right there" and needed to see if the doc had signed off on it. She put me on hold and I never spoke to her again! I waited and waited and then the phone started ringing and went to her voicemail. I waited 20 minutes and called back. I was put on hold and waited and waited and it went to voicemail again. Stinks. Seems like if it was right there I should have been able to schedule my date. Oh well....here's hoping for tomorrow![/quote']

AtlantaRed, if you don't get a date soon....we can storm the office for you....all 80+ of us! That might help her find the chart that's "right in front of her" LOL!!!

Seriously tho, I pray you get the call tomorrow...you are far more patient then I would be

I ask my bariatric surgeon about the flu and punemonia shot .i am having my surgery on dec 9 and he wants me to get both shots ASAP. Taking it too close to your surgery will not hép.so for December sleevers...get your shots now.

AtlantaRed, if you don't get a date soon....we can storm the office for you....all 80+ of us! That might help her find the chart that's "right in front of her" LOL!!!

Seriously tho, I pray you get the call tomorrow...you are far more patient then I would be

Lol, thanks!

I take happy pills that have mysteriously been more potent in the last 1 month plus!

My last increase (for anxiety) was in Juny but suddently in late September I just have been in the best mood! lol

My Jeep broke down IN Atlanta in Friday afternoon rush hour and i was like, okay...whatever.

I called the mechanic on Tuesday and he tells me my Jeep is dead, that's it, no more Jeep and again, okay....whatever!

Husband did the laundry, ruined a cute shirt....laughed!

Fell down randomly in the parking lot....not even a curse word!

I told my hubby he better take advantage of this great mood because after surgery I may be a ridiculous hormonal mess! lol

Right now, we are just enjoying the good mood! Happy wife, Happy life! lol

I ask my bariatric surgeon about the flu and punemonia shot .i am having my surgery on dec 9 and he wants me to get both shots ASAP. Taking it too close to your surgery will not hép.so for December sleevers...get your shots now.

Good to know. I see my PCP on Friday and will ask.

I've never had either before and only had the flu once about 10 years ago.

Okay' date=' I added sknyinside and moved Simpley_ke up to the dates section! Was hoping to move myself today; however, that didn't happen. I called the office and actually reached the scheduler. She said she had my chart "right there" and needed to see if the doc had signed off on it. She put me on hold and I never spoke to her again! I waited and waited and then the phone started ringing and went to her voicemail. I waited 20 minutes and called back. I was put on hold and waited and waited and it went to voicemail again. Stinks. Seems like if it was right there I should have been able to schedule my date. Oh well....here's hoping for tomorrow![/quote']

Red...I am so disappointed in the lack of professionalism in that schedulers office. We will all storm the office for you as the other poster said...

I commend you on your positive attitude and am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that you will be adding your date to the list tomorrow! Keep that positive attitude going, and we'll keep our positivity headed your way as well!