Hi! I just started my journey and I am looking forward to chatting with those of you who are on a similar time-frame as myself. My insurance is Cigna so they require a 3 month supervised diet, psych eval and sign off from my primary (which I am worried about, I haven't seen him in 5 years so what if he wont sign off? should I find someone new? suggestions?)

I am aiming for an early September surgery date, my Dr. said it is doable! I am excited and nervous.

I have learned so much already from reading about everyone else's experience it has really helped to calm me down.

I feel like I am obsessed with this and it's all I can think about. I have probably watched 200 youtube videos so far. LOL

Any tips, tricks or advice is welcome and appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

I'm so jealous that some of you were able to get a date before you started all the appointments.My dr office doesn't give a date until after you get insurance approval.

same with mine....its frustrating I want /need to plan around it but can't

Every office is different... I got approval before my preop testing was done. My office doesn't schedule surgery until after the sleep study test... after I'm scheduled, they well schedule my NUT visit and my anesthesia visit. So the ball isn't rolling until after Aug 7... my sleep study. But I still have to give my job 30 day notice and start my FMLA... that the only draw back, you have to wait more time, on top of the time you've already waited, because they don't schedule until after a certain test.... lol...but my surgery will be in September, hopefully the first or second week.

i got a pre approval in the beginning, but they say at my Drs office not a final one there until all tests, appointments looked over by insurance. Wth? I have anthem bcbs but their all different I've seen. I guess the bright side of mine is only a $250 deductible.

I'm assume that your surgeon has his/own requirements... the insurance pretty much is behind the surgeon... sounds like. Just get your surgeons requirements done.

Yes they gave to me at my first visit. Done them all months ago.

I have a cardiologist appointment today to get clearance because of strong family history

shake review:

name: Protein milkshake bar

flavor: rockyroad

protein: 22 grams

calories: 120

carbs: 4

fat: 1 gram

notes: a bit on the sweet side but overall flavor I thought was good, not a fan of the stevia aftertaste. maybe it will grow on me?

I have a cardiologist appointment today to get clearance because of strong family history

hope it goes well for you!

Edited July 10, 201511 yr by notforthefaint

Sleep study tonight... hoping to get a surgery date after this... boy the ball took forever to roll.

@notforthefaint" I love the way to share so much info! Thanks????????????????

Edited July 11, 201511 yr by moni5855

I started my journey last April. I then had a work injury in May, fractured my wrist, had complications and had to have surgery November 2014. Have a knee injury also. Anyway, I did my 6 months as blue shield required, but then being on work comp I had to deal with that too, so put things on hold. Finally decided enough is enough and went through all the tests, endoscopy, stress echo, have high bp, cleared by cardiologist, GI, psych, and finally got insurance approval and approval from the bariatric surgery people as they all meet, docs, psych, dietician, NP and they also have to say its a go. Now my date for the sleeve is 8/3, and I am starting to freak a little. Wondering about all the after surgery issues. Nausea frightens me the most, and or vomting, dehydration. Have my preop with the surgeon 7/22, and a preop seminar, hopefully alot of my questions and concerns will be addressed. Good luck to all the future sleevers, August, September and anyone after that. Thanks for listening

I wish someone would start a fb for September sleevers. Need lots of support. Tried to bond with some from my Drs office Thursday, but none were September sleevers

I started my journey last April. I then had a work injury in May, fractured my wrist, had complications and had to have surgery November 2014. Have a knee injury also. Anyway, I did my 6 months as blue shield required, but then being on work comp I had to deal with that too, so put things on hold. Finally decided enough is enough and went through all the tests, endoscopy, stress echo, have high bp, cleared by cardiologist, GI, psych, and finally got insurance approval and approval from the bariatric surgery people as they all meet, docs, psych, dietician, NP and they also have to say its a go. Now my date for the sleeve is 8/3, and I am starting to freak a little. Wondering about all the after surgery issues. Nausea frightens me the most, and or vomting, dehydration. Have my preop with the surgeon 7/22, and a preop seminar, hopefully alot of my questions and concerns will be addressed. Good luck to all the future sleevers, August, September and anyone after that. Thanks for listening

good luck! and I hope the seminar answers your questions, if not bring them to the attention of your surgeon.

Finished my psych evaluation today. Therapist said I should be scheduled by September. We are getting close.

We are all getting close... its really happening. I'm super excited about it

Lynleyloftin@yahoo.com. Thank you!

I don't have a date yet but should be either late September or October. I have my last nutritionist appt this month and then my required 3 hour class on August 20. Then all my insurance and surgeon retirements will be done! Then just wait for approval and a date! I already did 4 prior NUT visits, lab work, psych evaluation, EKG, EGD (stomach scope). I hope to connect as friends with other sleeves near my same timeframe for moral support!

I don't have a date yet but should be either late September or October. I have my last nutritionist appt this month and then my required 3 hour class on August 20. Then all my insurance and surgeon retirements will be done! Then just wait for approval and a date! I already did 4 prior NUT visits, lab work, psych evaluation, EKG, EGD (stomach scope). I hope to connect as friends with other sleeves near my same timeframe for moral support!

welcome to our little group!

protein powder review:

brand: Syntrax

flavor: lemon iced tea

calories: 100

carbs: 0

protein: 23 grams

holy cow, I am in LOVE! reminds me of crystal lite iced tea. I can totally dig this! It's a keeper!!!

I wish someone would start a fb for September sleevers. Need lots of support. Tried to bond with some from my Drs office Thursday, but none were September sleevers

I'd be happy to start a FB group. That's a GREAT IDEA!! Let me put it together and I will let you know when it's up! Give me a bit, I have to take my puppy to the dog park! He's worse than a 5 year old right now! LOL

ok, I created the group, I need to add a picture etc., if you would like to be invited please either post your email here (if you are ok with it, or please send me a message and I will send you an invite via email!

Perkinsn8668@yahoo.com