Just wondering if there's anyone else in Ohio and pre surgery with me.

Hi all - I'm in the greater Cleveland area here in Ohio. I am an employee of and will be having my surgery at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Philip Schauer. Just one last pre-op appt scheduled for 3/5/14 before I have my final clearance then I'll be waiting for the approval from insurance (which I'm told is just a few days turnaround) then I'll have my date.

good luck ms beauty

I'm getting my surgery done in Lancaster by Dr. Custer on Feb 11th!

How did ur surgey go? What did u think about dr Custer? I totally love him amd just think hes amazing.

How did ur surgey go? What did u think about dr Custer? I totally love him amd just think hes amazing.

My surgery went fantastic! He's an absolutely amazing surgeon. I couldn't of picked a better doctor or team to have help me with my journey.

My surgery went fantastic! He's an absolutely amazing surgeon. I couldn't of picked a better doctor or team to have help me with my journey.

Did u see emily, pam, and chris? I love this team. How long were u in the hosp? Did he manage ur pain well? Can u tell im nervous?

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Did u see emily, pam, and chris? I love this team. How long were u in the hosp? Did he manage ur pain well? Can u tell im nervous?

Yes I've seen all of them and I love them all actually! They are even more encouraging and helpful after surgery.

I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was out on Friday morning. My pain was very managed and the nurses at the hospital are very very nice. One of them that handles weight loss surgery patients had gastric bypass 9 years ago and she'll show you before pictures.

You'll do great! The first couple days are the hardest but the more you walk the better you'll feel. I'd do it all over again tomorrow if I had to!

I am in Cleveland! Tentative date March 31 with Dr. Ben-Meir!

Yes I've seen all of them and I love them all actually! They are even more encouraging and helpful after surgery.

I had my surgery on a Tuesday and was out on Friday morning. My pain was very managed and the nurses at the hospital are very very nice. One of them that handles weight loss surgery patients had gastric bypass 9 years ago and she'll show you before pictures.

You'll do great! The first couple days are the hardest but the more you walk the better you'll feel. I'd do it all over again tomorrow if I had to!

I finally finished all my classes...

..met with Emily, Chris, Pam, and Dr Abbott. LOVED THEM ALL! Cant rave enough about them all. great experience. I am sched to see Dr Zee April 10. Then I do my 6 mos of weigh- ins. I have only been at this process for 3 mos and already wish it was Sept. Lol

We certainly are blessed to have a great team for sure! What supplements are u using post op? powders? Vitamins? I guess the only thing that worries me is the pain post op. I am a big time wimp amd live in pain with fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy. I cant imagine something else hurting. Lol Thats really my only fears. Did u go tp FMC to recover? How long were u there. Sorry ur the only person I have ever talked to that was Dr. Custars patient. So u wpuld know the exact way things are done. And anything u dont know....I know to ask at my last surgeon appt. ty for being so informative. I really do appreciate it.

<p>Hi all - I'm in the greater Cleveland area here in Ohio. I am an employee of and will be having my surgery at Cleveland Clinic with Dr. Philip Schauer. Just one last pre-op appt scheduled for 3/5/14 before I have my final clearance then I'll be waiting for the approval from insurance (which I'm told is just a few days turnaround) then I'll have my date.</p>

I have dr Schauer....I love to hear about you experience!!! I am having RNY done in December with him.

I have dr Schauer....I love to hear about you experience!!! I am having RNY done in December with him.

I am from canton and have my first appointment for rny on sept 5th. I am very excited I have had seizures for 22 years and Cleveland Clinic is the first hospital to figure out why

Hello Groveport Ohio here. I meet with Dr. Custer on August 11th but hoping to have my consultation earlier due to cancellations.

I am so excited as I have been wanting this surgery for about 7yrs. I have UHC choice plus plan. I meet the criteria but still have to go thru the 3 month program through the doctor.

Anyone else use Dr. Custer? How did you like him and the facility? Did anyone have UHC? How was the approval process.

Looking forward to any advice or feedback.

Hello Groveport Ohio here. I meet with Dr. Custer on August 11th but hoping to have my consultation earlier due to cancellations.

I am so excited as I have been wanting this surgery for about 7yrs. I have UHC choice plus plan. I meet the criteria but still have to go thru the 3 month program through the doctor.

Anyone else use Dr. Custer? How did you like him and the facility? Did anyone have UHC? How was the approval process.

Looking forward to any advice or feedback.

Dr Custar is doing my surgery july 15th. I cant wait for this step in my journey. He has been fantastic! You are going to meet emily tue Nutritional counselor. Chris chong the excersize coach....pam is his coordinator and dr ann the psychologist. They are lovely people and u are gonna love it. I suggest getting a binder and putting a section for each these ppl and for dr zee. Hes a really funny laid back dr thats amazing. He checks u head to toe for dr Custar. He found my 2 hernias first visit to him. Hes amazing.

If you have any questions....please message me. Im in Pleasantville Ohio just outside of Lancaster.

Hello Groveport Ohio here. I meet with Dr. Custer on August 11th but hoping to have my consultation earlier due to cancellations.

I am so excited as I have been wanting this surgery for about 7yrs. I have UHC choice plus plan. I meet the criteria but still have to go thru the 3 month program through the doctor.

Anyone else use Dr. Custer? How did you like him and the facility? Did anyone have UHC? How was the approval process.

Looking forward to any advice or feedback.

The facility he uses is fairfield medical center....aka Lancaster hosp. They do all the bariatrics on the 4th floor.

He is a great dr. I had him for my gall bladder when it went bad and I was 7 mos preg. He did amazing and even called me at home to check on me. He is a great dr and u can talk to him about any issue and hes always willing to listen and help. Seriously a good dr. Love him.

Misty- thank you for the information. I will most certainly put a folder/binder together.

Wow, July 15th isn't that far away. Congrats!!! What surgery are you having and what criteria did your insurance have? I have UHC choice plus so I'm hoping the three month program will be sufficient and not have to do the six months. I would get the surgery today if I could.

How long has your process taken?

Hi everyone! I am in Cleveland. I'm doing the bariatric program at St.. Vincent Charity Hospital. Dr. Chandra Hassan is doing my surgery sometime in November/early December depending on how long it takes my insurance to approve. I'm so excited and nervous about it all. I'm ready to start living!!

Misty- thank you for the information. I will most certainly put a folder/binder together.

Wow, July 15th isn't that far away. Congrats!!! What surgery are you having and what criteria did your insurance have? I have UHC choice plus so I'm hoping the three month program will be sufficient and not have to do the six months. I would get the surgery today if I could.

How long has your process taken?

I started my process 1/13/14. I had Molina. They made me do 6 mo program. Caresource is 9 mos. So check with the number for client services on the back of ur card for their requirements. And a tip I had to find on my own....open enrollment is coming up for insurance!! I changed mine to better suite surgery. Even tho it took 6 mos...it has been a journey. It is a great program with lots of info coming ur way. (Reason for suggesting the binder) I got tons of handouts....that I still refer back to.

I am so excited to be in the home stretch now....headed to the losers bench in a matter of a week!!! so excited!!! Please let me know if I can help with ur journey in the future.....its great to have info and a helping hand along the way!!!