Going through my insurance required six month supervised diet. Very anxious for time to pass to get my surgery. I finish in May, so am optimistically looking at June for surgery. Anyone else around my stage? Isn't the wait killing you????

I met with the surgeon today. He said if all goes well, I could be looking at May or June for my surgery but surely it cannot be that easy. I have a 90 day waiting period for my insurance. Does anyone know if you just need to go to the doctor for three consecutive months, even for non-weight issues? Because, at every appointment the doctor certainly takes my weight, talks about my high blood pressure, and asks what I'm doing to change it. So, I am hoping that this is the case. If so, I will be a May or June sleever too!

Be aware of any family history of blood clots. My surgeon asked if anyone in my family has had a problem with thrombosis, and I recalled that two siblings have had blood clots after commercial flights. It was enough for my doc to order an extra blood test to check for a common inherited trait called factor V leiden, and sure enough I've got it. It's pretty common among European Americans, 3-8% of the population carry it, but it means that they'll take extra steps to be sure I don't have a pulmonary embolism after surgery.

Always better to know before than to deal with complications later.

I met with the surgeon today. He said if all goes well, I could be looking at May or June for my surgery but surely it cannot be that easy. I have a 90 day waiting period for my insurance. Does anyone know if you just need to go to the doctor for three consecutive months, even for non-weight issues? Because, at every appointment the doctor certainly takes my weight, talks about my high blood pressure, and asks what I'm doing to change it. So, I am hoping that this is the case. If so, I will be a May or June sleever too!

I would call your insurance provider and find out what their requirements are. My insurance requires me to do a six-month doctor supervised weight loss program. Your insurance provider should be able to answer all of your questions you have. Good luck on your journey! :-)

I have my psych evaluation next week!!!

I am SO happy! My psych evaluation is done! CHECK! She said I was a good candiate This one had me in knots! PHEW!

I have Factor V Leidens. I found out when I had a heart attack at 26. Very rare for heart attack. I am getting sleeved June 8th. I get my protime checked often and will be going on a Lovenox Bridge for surgery. I would see about getting into an appointment with a Hematologist. Either before or after.

Be aware of any family history of blood clots. My surgeon asked if anyone in my family has had a problem with thrombosis, and I recalled that two siblings have had blood clots after commercial flights. It was enough for my doc to order an extra blood test to check for a common inherited trait called factor V leiden, and sure enough I've got it. It's pretty common among European Americans, 3-8% of the population carry it, but it means that they'll take extra steps to be sure I don't have a pulmonary embolism after surgery.

Always better to know before than to deal with complications later.

I am self paying...my insurance doesn't cover it. Ugggg!! Im having my surgery June 2nd.

I am self paying...my insurance doesn't cover it. Ugggg!! Im having my surgery June 2nd.

It is to bad that your insurance is so naive that they don't realize they will save money when you are lighter and healthier. But congrats on being a "June Sleever" Mine will probably be at the end of the month due to family obligations. Welcome.

Edited April 23, 201511 yr by butterfly56

I am self paying...my insurance doesn't cover it. Ugggg!! Im having my surgery June 2nd.

I am self pay as well. It is so frustrating when you know it is going to save them money in the end.

Hi my name is Ashley and I live in Colorado Springs CO. I have tricare, so I have been receiving care at Evans Army Hospital. I started my journey when I was having my gallbladder out in December 2014 by the surgeon Dr. Wilcox. I have been unhappy about my weight and being diagnosed with PCOS. I saw a book in his consult room that told about bariatric surgery. I was sold even before he came into the room. We discussed it at length and he told me he was the one who performs those surgeries. He invited me to come to the next months info session to feel it out. I was absolutely sold!!!! Right now im waiting on my blood test results to come back on my vitamin D levels. 4 weeks ago I was tested and I was dangerously low, so I was pushed back a month on getting my surgery. I have to wait until 4/30/15 to see the nutritionist about my levels, so excruciating!!! There is about a month waiting period once you have seen the surgeon and when you have surgery. So hopefully May/June sleeve surgery is on the horizon.

Welcome to our little group Ashley!

June 11th is my big day! Nervous and excited at the same time- hopefully time will fly!!!

Did my endoscopy wasn't as terrible as I thought officially done with pre op doctors finally waiting insurance approval

I am so freaked out about the endoscopy. Like way more than the actual surgery.

Edited April 23, 201511 yr by MrsRoboto

I am so freaked out about the endoscopy. Like way more than the actual surgery.

omg I was too lol I didn't sleep last night and I almost cried waiting today but honestly you get in the room in maybe 5 secs your asleep and you wake up back in the room . I can't believe how scared I was when it was so easy

If my throat wasn't a little sore I would think I dreamed it lol