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

Columbus ohio here, going through bariatric program at Riverside Methodist hospital, my surgery us scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th with Dr. Sonnanstine!!! Super excited!!!

good luck and congrats!

Columbus ohio here, going through bariatric program at Riverside Methodist hospital, my surgery us scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th with Dr. Sonnanstine!!! Super excited!!!

I'm at Riverside too, but I have Dr. Rana! Looking at October for my surgery. Good luck on Tuesday and congrats!!!

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I am from akron/ canton area and had my wls in Cleveland.

I am from akron/ canton area and had my wls in Cleveland.

Where in Cleveland?

University hospital

Sassyd-I had mine done at UH too!! Dr. Khaitan was my surgeon!! She's amazing, as well as her team. Hope your journey is going well...I had my RNY done in February and I'm almost at the 100 pound loss mark...

Good luck to everyone that has their surgery coming up soon!!

@@SammyRN congratulations on your weught loss. Yes, I agree Dr. Khaitan and the staff are great. I had my surgery (gastric sleeve) April 29th down 50 lbs.

I am glad I picked a great surgeon.

Hi!! I live in the Parma area and I work in Bedford. Going to the Clinic has been a pain because of the drive and the parking but I keep pushing myself. Nothing worth having is easy, right? I have 6 months preop so I will finish up in December. Approval is right after, takes about a month. Then surgery probably in January or February. Where are you from?

Hi Jen! Sorry I'm late. Didn't realize I've been logged out for a period of time. Smh. I'm from Cleveland, born and raised. Let me know if you need anything. I'd love to help in anyway that I can.

Cleveland here too! My out of pocket expenses were going to be crazy with Cleveland Clinic so i chose to do my WLS at St. Vincent Charity hospital. No complaints there, everything has gone smooth and the team is great. I just finished most of my pre op appointments it feels good to be this far along. I have two more nutritionist appointments... last one should be October 3rd! I do need to check with tge office but I don't have a surgery date yet, anyone know how long it usually takes to get a surgery date after ins approval? And when did you start your 2wk pre-op liquid diet? I like to be prepared lol... Just trying to figure out a timeline

Hi

Your MD should give ur surgery date after ur insurance approval.

I stared my 2wk preop diet immediately when the Dr office called me told me my insurance approved my surgery and they scheduled a follow-up appt with the surgeon to schedule pre op testing.

Hope that helps..but each situation is different. I had my surgery at UH

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

Cleveland here! I am hoping to have surgery in January or February, depending on the length of the approval process. I am going through the Cleveland Clinic.

Anyone from Akron/Canton area or know of any Wls Support groups in tha area?

Thanks

Cleveland here too! My out of pocket expenses were going to be crazy with Cleveland Clinic so i chose to do my WLS at St. Vincent Charity hospital. No complaints there, everything has gone smooth and the team is great. I just finished most of my pre op appointments it feels good to be this far along. I have two more nutritionist appointments... last one should be October 3rd! I do need to check with tge office but I don't have a surgery date yet, anyone know how long it usually takes to get a surgery date after ins approval? And when did you start your 2wk pre-op liquid diet? I like to be prepared lol... Just trying to figure out a timeline

I'm with st vincent as well!!! My last pre op appointment will be on October 13. We're pretty much on the same timeline! Will you be at support group tomorrow?

SassyD-I'm in the Akron/Canton area too...I wish I could find an in person support group there. Let me know if you hear of anything...

Marietta Ohio. Hoping for a December date.