Hey everyone,

Tomorrow is my last appt. before I can get surgery date. I'm so nervous right now. I have a few ??? 's... lol

1. I am 212lbs( some ask me why do I need the surgery) but how long would the pre and post op diet be for?

2. How long does it take for insurance to send approval ?

3. Is there a lot of pain.

I'm so stressed. My boss ordered me some new uniforms that were extra tight. So I have Atleast a month to try and get in them. I'm hoping that the Gastric Sleeve suits me..

My pre op diet will be shakes only for 2 weeks. But every surgeon are nit the same. But about approval pleaae stay on top of your game. I had my laat appointment last week Monday but the girl at my pcp office mis handle some paper works they were sent to my surgeon yesterday. Over a week and nothin was done. Now i have to make sure the girks at the surgeon office do there work. Then its start all over again with the insurance company. Jumping over hoops are not freaking fun.

Linda305

My pre op diet will be shakes only for 2 weeks. But every surgeon are nit the same. But about approval pleaae stay on top of your game. I had my laat appointment last week Monday but the girl at my pcp office mis handle some paper works they were sent to my surgeon yesterday. Over a week and nothin was done. Now i have to make sure the girks at the surgeon office do there work. Then its start all over again with the insurance company. Jumping over hoops are not freaking fun. Linda305

Aww.. That really sucks.. I will ask more tomorrow.. So did they give your date or do you have to wait on Insurance/Dr. To get paperwork?

Aww.. That really sucks.. I will ask more tomorrow.. So did they give your date or do you have to wait on Insurance/Dr. To get paperwork?

I have to wait for the insurance company to approve me before i get a date. Hope fully your situation goes smoother then mine.

Linda305

My pre-op diet was 10 says. Afterwards, the post op duet stages lasted 5 weeks. Took my doctor less than a week to get approval. There was some pain, but it was tolerable. After my 4th or 5th day, I needed no more pain meds. It will be 1 year tomorrow & I have no regrets. You'll do well just follow your doctors rules. Good luck!

My pre-op diet was 10 says. Afterwards' date=' the post op duet stages lasted 5 weeks. Took my doctor less than a week to get approval. There was some pain, but it was tolerable. After my 4th or 5th day, I needed no more pain meds. It will be 1 year tomorrow & I have no regrets. You'll do well just follow your doctors rules. Good luck![/quote']

Thanks for the information

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Tomorrow is my last appt. before I can get surgery date. I'm so nervous right now. I have a few ??? 's... lol

1. I am 212lbs( some ask me why do I need the surgery) but how long would the pre and post op diet be for?

2. How long does it take for insurance to send approval ?

3. Is there a lot of pain.

I'm so stressed. My boss ordered me some new uniforms that were extra tight. So I have Atleast a month to try and get in them. I'm hoping that the Gastric Sleeve suits me..[/quote']

My pre op diet starts on December 1 and its two weeks and then after my surgery ill be on liquids for 3 weeks, insurance approval took 9 business days, and Idk about the pain haven't been sleeved yet !!!