Wanted: September Sleevers!

[grubbysgalgotsleeved 1]

I too am having surgery on September 15th. Seems like it's a popular day!

I'm extremely excited and nervous. I've had anxiety for the last few weeks as I must quit smoking 6 weeks prior to surgery. It's a great thing I know but wow.

I've been on my journey since April and finally scheduled about 2 weeks ago.

Good luck to ALL! I'm excited to be able to have this group to share, learn and grow. I mean shrink!!'

[leapyear 21]

Hi Sheri. I just turned 50 as well. I call this my mid life crisis. Lol.

Yeah this liquid diet is scary. I'm afraid I'm going to get so sick of drinking the same stuff day in and day out for so long. I don't like any types of Soups so that limits my choices. I've been trying several types of Protein drinks. They are tolerable but not great. Ugh!!! On the bright side I did buy some Quest Protein Bars and they are yummy. So they will help when I get to that stage of the diet program.

Good luck to everyone. Keep your eye on the prize. I can't wait to be skinny again. . Lol

[tnl1031 52]

Hi all! My name is Leigh from PA and I am scheduled for September 23rd. I am almost finished with my 3 month program as required by my hospital. My case will need approval from the hospital and then the insurance company. We have spoken to the insurance company 3 times and each time they have said it is covered 90/10, so I am not expecting a problem, but you never know. I would love to have some weight loss buddies!

[KSTUZ 438]

<p>Hi all! My name is Leigh from PA and I am scheduled for September 23rd. I am almost finished with my 3 month program as required by my hospital. My case will need approval from the hospital and then the insurance company. We have spoken to the insurance company 3 times and each time they have said it is covered 90/10, so I am not expecting a problem, but you never know. I would love to have some weight loss buddies!</p>

Hey Leigh! I'm also from PA, right outside philly. Where are u exactly??

I was denied by insurance. but I'm appealing so I don't have a date right now.

I'm hoping to send my appeal letter this week

Katie

[tnl1031 52]

<p>Hi all! My name is Leigh from PA and I am scheduled for September 23rd. I am almost finished with my 3 month program as required by my hospital. My case will need approval from the hospital and then the insurance company. We have spoken to the insurance company 3 times and each time they have said it is covered 90/10, so I am not expecting a problem, but you never know. I would love to have some weight loss buddies!</p>

Hey Leigh! I'm also from PA, right outside philly. Where are u exactly??

I was denied by insurance. but I'm appealing so I don't have a date right now.

I'm hoping to send my appeal letter this week

Katie

Hi Katie, I am outside of Pottstown if you know where that is. About an hour NW of Philly. I am having my surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

[KSTUZ 438]

Hi Katie, I am outside of Pottstown if you know where that is. About an hour NW of Philly. I am having my surgery at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Hey! I do know where Pottstown is! We were actually looking at houses up that way! I'm hopefully having mine at Abington hospital. Working on my appeal letter for insurance now.

[Nadine82 20]

I just found out yesterday that I was approved. I'm September 2nd. As well. I can't wait to just feel better. Good luck.

[sleevexcited 56]

Hi!! My surgery date is Sept 8 th!!

I'm so excited to get this going- I've been looking into, reading and watching you tube sleeve stories for 18 months!!

[sleevexcited 56]

I'm from Nebraska.

[UrCaliGirl 28]

Hi Katarina. I'm Helen and I'm from Australia, my sleeve is set for 15th September, while I'm very excited I'm also shitting myself.. Lol sorry about the language. dde09 I have to go on liquid diet for 4 weeks prior to the surgery, don't know how I will go with that, I see a dietitian with she is great and supportive. I join this group today as I want to here from other people and pre and post, so will follow your path. Thanks Helen

What's the liquid diet consist of❤️

[Mz. Nika 62]

Hello all!!!! I'm so excited I can't sleep!!! I just checked my insurance account online and my surgery was approved!!!!! (1st submittal) I am approved for September 9th!!!!!!!!!!! We

Septembers have a Lil over a month to go....

[knzt 69]

Hi all !!

Exciting times ahead for us all..

My sleeve is booked in for September 18th and I can't wait. I am so excited about getting a second chance at life..

I look forward to hearing everyone's stories.

I start my my pre op diet on the 1st September

Cheers Kellie

[Mz. Nika 62]

<p>I'm in the same boat as @@friejenn -- last NUT Aug 27 and estimated DoS Sept. 10. &nbsp;But I think it will probably end up being later Sept. due to the time it takes for ins approval.</p>

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<p>@@Ms. Nika &nbsp;I am in MD! &nbsp;Where are you in VA? &nbsp;I grew up in Richmond. &nbsp;</p>

Hi I'm in Roanoke...

[VSGLiz 5]

Hi All! My package was just submitted to insurance Tuesday, July 22nd for approval. Right now the surgeon is scheduling for August, but I requested September because of work conflicts. As long as there are no hiccups with the approval, I'll be joining the ranks of September Sleevers! I really doubt I will get denied. I have Anthem Blue Cross California, which only requires BMI over 40 without comorbidities, attempts at prior weight loss, and a psych evail, which I pass for all of those. I'm dying to get my approval so I can start this journey!

I started my appointments April 17th with my PCP, who told me I had to do 6 months of classes. I started my classes then randomly got the referral to my surgeon. I went in for my consultation on June 30th, and their coordinator said I don't need the classes. Oy vey! Just goes to show no one knows what they're doing.

[Change it up 62]

Hi again! Just got word today from my surgeons office that I have been approved for surgery by my insurance. The only things left required are things my surgeon wants done, a stress test and a pulmonary test. After those tests are done and the info is sent to my surgeon, my surgery date will be set. I'm thinking it will be some time in September. Wish me luck.....as I wish each and every one of you!