I have my surgeon consult tomorrow afternoon. I am so ready to get this party started!!

Best case scenario : he says things are in order, all I need to do is my pre-op visits with psych, excercise physiologist and nutritionist - and then submit to insurance!

Worst case: (Besides "you can't have the surgery" of course!) is 6 months of visits/weight loss program, etc

Either way, I'm hoping to have at least a ballpark idea of when my 're-birthday' will be. Sooo excited!!!!

Great smile and---welcome!

Whether you have to jump the hoops for six months or not, you've already made the hardest decision----to have WLS.

It takes strength to come to terms with being obese, and then taking charge of "not" being obese. Such a journey is not for the weak or mind or body.

If you do have to wait six month, you will be surprised how quickly those months will fly by. You will be soo busy consulting with this one and then that one, losing a % of weight, going to seminars, and support groups---whew, I'm tired just remembering it.

Please, try to get a solid support team behind you. That is MY primary suggestion to everyone heading for WLS. Support is SO vital to success.

Keep posting. Keep asking. Keep letting us know how you are doing every step of the way. Yes, we are nosy, but we also care----a great deal.

Again----I welcome you!

Thanks so much Valentina!!

I have a wonderfully supportive family, so I feel very lucky. Can't imagine having to do something so life changing alone.

I know if I have to wait 6 months, it will be for the best and I'll take advantage of the opportunities available to even better prepare. But, I'm also no spring chicken and I've wasted enough of my life being fat & unhealthy! I'm ready now!!

Edited July 11, 201610 yr by MommaZ

Welcome to the "old hens' " club.

There are many "mature" folks on this site. I am 63yrs myself. I had my WLS five years ago.

The "ol' chicken coop" is being invaded by those "young'ns", so get ready to absorb all of their energy and enthusiasm. I like to think we "mature" members counter balance them with our "wisdom", "life experiences", and "sage advice".

That's my story and I'm stick'n to it.

Again, Welcome!

I had my consultation today and I'm so ready to get my party started too! I actually broke down in the car after my visit. My fiancé thought I was upset, but I told him that it just hit me that this is really happening! I've been waiting for years to get the surgery. My insurance didn't cover it years ago, so I put it out of my thoughts. Of course I gained more weight over those years. I'm so happy! I'm glad you're journey is beginning too! This is such an exciting time in our lives!

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I had my consultation today and I'm so ready to get my party started too! I actually broke down in the car after my visit. My fiancé thought I was upset, but I told him that it just hit me that this is really happening! I've been waiting for years to get the surgery. My insurance didn't cover it years ago, so I put it out of my thoughts. Of course I gained more weight over those years. I'm so happy! I'm glad you're journey is beginning too! This is such an exciting time in our lives!

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I know what you mean!! I wanted to jump up and down and giggle like a madwoman and cry like a baby at the same time!! I settled for a crazy scream (got a concerned look from the lady exiting a car nearby!) and I high fived a concrete post!

Glad to "meet" someone just starting out too

It's very nice to meet you as well. I'm no spring chicken either! I've got the big 50 coming up in January. My surgery is planned for the end of October. I'm the worst at waiting, but I know that I have a lot of work to do between now and then to mentally and physically prepare for my new life.

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I will be at the end of October too. Can't wait. FYI if your into Pintrest they have lots of good tips and food ideas. Just look up gastric sleeve or wls

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I'm excited for you! I have my first meeting with my surgeon tomorrow. I know he will do the surgery..... It's just a matter of me being self pay or going through United healthcare.

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I thought 6 months would drag on but it didn't. Hopeful you won't have to wait but in any case you are getting the party started and will get closer to your goal every day.

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I had my consultation today and I'm so ready to get my party started too! I actually broke down in the car after my visit. My fiancé thought I was upset, but I told him that it just hit me that this is really happening! I've been waiting for years to get the surgery. My insurance didn't cover it years ago, so I put it out of my thoughts. Of course I gained more weight over those years. I'm so happy! I'm glad you're journey is beginning too! This is such an exciting time in our lives!

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You already have a surgery date? Are you self-pay? October will be here before you know it!!

I had my consultation today and I'm so ready to get my party started too! I actually broke down in the car after my visit. My fiancé thought I was upset, but I told him that it just hit me that this is really happening! I've been waiting for years to get the surgery. My insurance didn't cover it years ago, so I put it out of my thoughts. Of course I gained more weight over those years. I'm so happy! I'm glad you're journey is beginning too! This is such an exciting time in our lives!

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You already have a surgery date? Are you self-pay? October will be here before you know it!!

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I'm excited for you! I have my first meeting with my surgeon tomorrow. I know he will do the surgery..... It's just a matter of me being self pay or going through United healthcare.

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I hope your visit went well! Are you considering self-pay because of insurance requirements?

I was told the end of October. I still have to meet with the dietitian and psychologist, and complete two more support group meetings. I'm on month two of the three month supervised diet. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!

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Kykittie1967 ~ That's great! October isn't far away at all.

I'm the end of October too. Can't wait. Go for my psych appointment tomotrow. After tomorrow I have done all I need to do, I think. Now just wait it out.

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