Any WA state sleevers with surgeries coming up?

[acherishedbear 28]

Hey there, I just plan to do the gastric sleeve but I'm not sure if Molina insurance company will approve me. Can you guys tell me what do I need to get the approve? Is there is some points that I must have it to get the approve done?

Each insurance company has different requirements. Most weight loss surgeons are familiar with the requirements each insurance company has. Have you been referred to a surgeon or gone to an information seminar? What city are you in?

[acherishedbear 28]

I am in Puyallup and have a surgery date of January 7th. Surgery will be through Franciscan in Federal Way. I have my pre-op nurses appt. on Nov 24. I had hoped to have my surgery before the holidays but when it came down to scheduling a date I opted to not be recovering at Christmas but to be able to chase after my Granddaughter who will be 9 months old Christmas Day. I know the holidays will zip by and surgery is just around the corner. Sooo excited!!

We are neighbors!!! I'm in puyallup too! I'm going through swedish on 12/9!

That's great blkbell! I would love to know how things are going for you after your surgery. Yours is coming up quickly. Maybe we could keep in contact. Do you have a lot of support?

We should keep in contact! We can do it here or on Facebook for now- whatever you are comfortable with. We can private message if we want to share info. My name is Jaimie. I have one friend who did VSG at st Francis about 3 years ago with Dr Shrikanth (not sure how to spell) She did well and lost almost 200 lbs. I also have a coworker who just had surgery on 11/11. She's doing great too and said it was much easier than she thought! Other than them my parents, husband and best friend are my support people who haven't had surgery. I can't wait to have mine! I have lost 63lbs during my 6 month nutrition and now I finally feel like all my hard work is leading to something. I have my preop appt Tuesday and I'm excited to learn more then. Nice to meet you!

Blkbell best wishes on your surgery tomorrow. Hoping all goes well & easy recovery. Let us know how you are doing.

Edited December 9, 2015 by acherishedbear

[blkbell 12]

I am in Puyallup and have a surgery date of January 7th. Surgery will be through Franciscan in Federal Way. I have my pre-op nurses appt. on Nov 24. I had hoped to have my surgery before the holidays but when it came down to scheduling a date I opted to not be recovering at Christmas but to be able to chase after my Granddaughter who will be 9 months old Christmas Day. I know the holidays will zip by and surgery is just around the corner. Sooo excited!!

We are neighbors!!! I'm in puyallup too! I'm going through swedish on 12/9!

That's great blkbell! I would love to know how things are going for you after your surgery. Yours is coming up quickly. Maybe we could keep in contact. Do you have a lot of support?

We should keep in contact! We can do it here or on Facebook for now- whatever you are comfortable with. We can private message if we want to share info. My name is Jaimie. I have one friend who did VSG at st Francis about 3 years ago with Dr Shrikanth (not sure how to spell) She did well and lost almost 200 lbs. I also have a coworker who just had surgery on 11/11. She's doing great too and said it was much easier than she thought! Other than them my parents, husband and best friend are my support people who haven't had surgery. I can't wait to have mine! I have lost 63lbs during my 6 month nutrition and now I finally feel like all my hard work is leading to something. I have my preop appt Tuesday and I'm excited to learn more then. Nice to meet you!

Blkbell best wishes on your surgery tomorrow. Hoping all goes well & easy recovery. Let us know you are doing.

Thank you! I will!

[Rebekkah21 18]

Best wishes also blkbell! I'm excited for you and wish you the best!

[kadie777 50]

Good luck and keep us posted!!

[saraleerod2005 1]

i live in spokane and i am in month 2 of 6 but my sergon said if all goes well i am looking into late jan/ early feb if i get to the goal weight loss

[Shylarose 53]

Hi Saralee!

I also live in Spokane. My surgery is next Tuesday. I will be keeping you in my prayers as you move forward in the process! Are you going through Rockwood?

i live in spokane and i am in month 2 of 6 but my sergon said if all goes well i am looking into late jan/ early feb if i get to the goal weight loss

[blkbell 12]

Just got home. I have no issues with drinking and no pain in my stomach area at all. My gallbladder was taken out too and the pain in that area is awful since my stones doubled in size since my ultrasound. My surgeon said they were also double the size of the incisions so I'm expected a longer recovery only due to that. Honestly if it was the sleeve only I think I wouldn't have a single issue. I feel the gas but passing out both ends and hoping I get enough out before it migrated to my shoulder. Protein Shakes were started yesterday but I'm not hungry and they are too sweet now for me. Getting in clear fluids easily since my mouth is so dry.

[Rebekkah21 18]

Just got home. I have no issues with drinking and no pain in my stomach area at all. My gallbladder was taken out too and the pain in that area is awful since my stones doubled in size since my ultrasound. My surgeon said they were also double the size of the incisions so I'm expected a longer recovery only due to that. Honestly if it was the sleeve only I think I wouldn't have a single issue. I feel the gas but passing out both ends and hoping I get enough out before it migrated to my shoulder. Protein Shakes were started yesterday but I'm not hungry and they are too sweet now for me. Getting in clear fluids easily since my mouth is so dry.

Glad all went well. Sorry to hear about the gallbladder. Im sure its such a relief though to finally have the surgery. So congrats on that. i have gallstones as well and I'm hoping my surgeon will just remove the stones only. Is your diet still the same with the gallbladder removal?

[blkbell 12]

Just got home. I have no issues with drinking and no pain in my stomach area at all. My gallbladder was taken out too and the pain in that area is awful since my stones doubled in size since my ultrasound. My surgeon said they were also double the size of the incisions so I'm expected a longer recovery only due to that. Honestly if it was the sleeve only I think I wouldn't have a single issue. I feel the gas but passing out both ends and hoping I get enough out before it migrated to my shoulder. Protein shakes were started yesterday but I'm not hungry and they are too sweet now for me. Getting in clear fluids easily since my mouth is so dry.

Glad all went well. Sorry to hear about the gallbladder. Im sure its such a relief though to finally have the surgery. So congrats on that. i have gallstones as well and I'm hoping my surgeon will just remove the stones only. Is your diet still the same with the gallbladder removal?

I don't think they just remove stones but they have to remove the whole thing. Better I think to get it all out now since you are risking more stones forming from the rapid weight loss. My diet is still the same. My surgeon said that the liquid diet the first two weeks will keep my gb area from acting up so it's actually better. She did warn me that diarrhea is more common with the gb being out. I'm fine with that- rather have that then constipation! So far no bowel movement yet though. I'm sure it's because I was all cleaned out before surgery and I'm not doing as much Protein as I should yet since its so tough to drink it when I feel full.

[kadie777 50]

Happy to hear your surgery went well!

[Barbara Stuart 2]

Surgery date 12/22 with Dr Billings Edmonds WA. I live in Sumner WA

[wwboy 141]

Hi Saralee!

I also live in Spokane. My surgery is next Tuesday. I will be keeping you in my prayers as you move forward in the process! Are you going through Rockwood?

i live in spokane and i am in month 2 of 6 but my sergon said if all goes well i am looking into late jan/ early feb if i get to the goal weight loss

I'm in Spokane as well. Go in for the second time on Thursday next week - the 17th.

Rawlins at Rockwood is my surgeon.

Best wishes!!

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Edited December 13, 2015 by wwboy

[saraleerod2005 1]

Hi Saralee!

I also live in Spokane. My surgery is next Tuesday. I will be keeping you in my prayers as you move forward in the process! Are you going through Rockwood?

i live in spokane and i am in month 2 of 6 but my sergon said if all goes well i am looking into late jan/ early feb if i get to the goal weight loss

yes i am going through rockwood

[saraleerod2005 1]

Hi Saralee!

I also live in Spokane. My surgery is next Tuesday. I will be keeping you in my prayers as you move forward in the process! Are you going through Rockwood?

i live in spokane and i am in month 2 of 6 but my sergon said if all goes well i am looking into late jan/ early feb if i get to the goal weight loss

I'm in Spokane as well. Go in for the second time on Thursday next week - the 17th.

Rawlins at Rockwood is my surgeon.

Best wishes!!

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My first visit was with Dr. Spitz at rockwood