Central Valley, California?

[shirleyd209 2]

Would like to chat with those in the surrounding area. I'm 1 month out from post op.

[Tiffany82583 5]

Im in fresno

[shirleyd209 2]

Great Tiffany. Modesto here

[shirleyd209 2]

Tiffany how many months/years since your surgery?

[sheri3376 0]

I'm in Fresno too!

[Tiffany82583 5]

Cool! Who is you doctor sheri? Im going through Fresno Heart/Alsa.

[sheri3376 0]

Me too! I'm hoping to have Dr Higa. I go to my seminar tomorrow. My insurance starts in Jan. Anthem blue sheild Ca. I'm hopi g I don't have any issues with them.

[Tiffany82583 5]

My mom had Higa. Hes great. Im going with Boone. So far ive done the seminar, surgeon consult and the nutrition class. I still have to meet with the psychologist and have my endoscopy done. I have United Healthcare. So far Alsa has been super quick to get my appts set. Im hoping to jave everything done before Christmas. But we shall see.

[sheri3376 0]

My sister in law brother in law both had Higa as, well. I have my seminar tonight. I hope you get it all done before Christmas that would be so awesome. I struggle not think I g about it all t g e time. I'm excited, nervous scared. I would really like to have a date by March. How long have you been working on this?

[Tiffany82583 5]

Me too. It consumes my daily thoughts lol. I ji5st started the whole process in November.

[sheri3376 0]

Wow that was, really quick. I'm so excited for you. I'm so afraid of not waking up from surgery. I have a,7 mo old, it terrifies me.

[Tiffany82583 5]

Me too! I have 3 kids. Ages 4, 5 and 9.

[sheri3376 0]

I went to my seminar last night, it was great. I took my sister in law who is a great candidate for the surgery as and she decided to go for it!!. The doctor who lead the seminar talked about the risks and it made me feel better to know that it is less dangerous than gallbladder surgery. Did they require a percentage of weight loss before surgery? Are you wanting surgery in Dec or jan?

[Tiffany82583 5]

Oh cool!! No im not required to lose any weight before surgery. Im hoping for a January date. I have my last appt on Tuesday then they can submit to insurance.

[sheri3376 0]

Good luck!! That's a great way to start the new year.