I have been up & down with my weight for years. I recently researched wls and found out that my insurance will cover it. But I have to do a 6 month nutrition class which is ok. I am my heaviest 257 and would like to be 145/150. I attended the seminar and set a appt. For the 1st class. My journey starts. Wouldn't mind corresponding with others who are having or had wls. After research I decided to go with the sleeve. Looking forward to meeting new ppl.#blessed????

6 month nutrition class?? Oh wow. I mean it will teach you to eat better. The nutritionist I'm working with is amazing. I'm a newbie too and looking forward to this process.

Welcome. And congratulations! These forums are an excellent resource. Just read start reading through the forums...tons of info.

Hi and welcome!
I'm a newbie too. My very first meeting will be on Nov19th. I'm excited to begin this journey to feeling better. Good luck to you!

I start my journey next Tuesday, October 14th. I'm lucky enough to be having it done at the Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, FL where I live and my insurance pays for it . After my coordinator meeting to go over all the paperwork, I will meet with the nutristionist for an hour then the therapist for an hour. The following Tuesday, I meet with the surgeon. I'm really excited and ready to get this ball a rollin'!

6 month nutrition class?? Oh wow. I mean it will teach you to eat better. The nutritionist I'm working with is amazing. I'm a newbie too and looking forward to this process.

Hi @@Jazzyring1,

Yes my insurance require a 6 month program, I guess it's for the best..I wish I would have researched all of this wls months ago...Goodluck on your journey..keep me posted & I will do the same????

Welcome. And congratulations! These forums are an excellent resource. Just read start reading through the forums...tons of info.

Thanks MisforMimi

yes I am reading it's a lot to read and so much information. I'm happy I came across this forum

Hi and welcome!

I'm a newbie too. My very first meeting will be on Nov19th. I'm excited to begin this journey to feeling better. Good luck to you!

Hi Sassy24,

Thanks for responding and Goodluck to you also..I don't meet my surgeon till Nov 26th ???? seems far away but I'm sure it will come fast. But in the mean time I have made a appt with the nutritionist to start the 6 month program. Goodluck and nice meeting u.

Hi and welcome!

I'm a newbie too. My very first meeting will be on Nov19th. I'm excited to begin this journey to feeling better. Good luck to you!

I start my journey next Tuesday, October 14th. I'm lucky enough to be having it done at the Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, FL where I live and my insurance pays for it . After my coordinator meeting to go over all the paperwork, I will meet with the nutristionist for an hour then the therapist for an hour. The following Tuesday, I meet with the surgeon. I'm really excited and ready to get this ball a rollin'!

Hi beachgal2935

Good luck!!! & thanks for posting! It's a blessing that all your appts. Is n the same day☺ do you have to go through the 6 month or 3 month program?

Welcome to the forums. I am relatively new too. Attended my seminar in August and I am scheduled for surgery on October 20th. I spent hours on here reading and researching. It's a great group of people here. And the support is awesome.

My surgery is today i too had to go through the 6 months of classes and nutrition seminars. I wish you luck.