Hey Everyone!

My name is Katarina, I'm 26 and I live in Minnesota! Just met with my surgeon today to schedule my VSG! I chose Tuesday, September 2nd, the day after Labor Day! My pre-op liquid diet starts Saturday, August 23rd. Wondering if anyone else is having surgery on or around this date? I would LOVE to have a surgery buddy! Someone who is going through what I am, when I am, so we can help each other out! Also, if anyone has an Instagram, my user name is liberianne_gal. I follow tons of amazing men and women who have went through Weight Loss Surgery and have fantastic stories! Can't wait to create my own!

Hope to talk to some of you soon!

Katarina

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

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>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

<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.

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.

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.

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!!

I'm from Nebraska.

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❤️

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....

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

<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...

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.

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!

Hi everyone! I'm from VA. I have one last appointment for my gallbladder ultrasound in August and then I will meet with my surgeon again. I was approved by my insurance on the first submital. My surgery date is tentative for September 10th. I can't wait!