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Della2002    0

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I'm just starting too. I met with my surgeon last week for the first time. My EGD is scheduled for Wednesday. My process is going to be a lot faster because my insurance won't cover weight loss surgery. Period. I'm just fortunate to have parents that will pay out of pocket for every thing.

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tinkrbll    23

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I have done the seminar and first of three NUT appointments. I meet with the surgeon on Thursday for my consult. Hoping to have surgery by Mid October (happy birthday to me). My husband is not on board and thinks I'm taking the easy way out. Hahaha. This is so not easy. I have already started dietary changes and adding some exercise. Good luck to us all!

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butterballnomore.    17

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Hi

I'm just starting as well I have my first surgical appointment on Thursday pretty excited. I'm in Australia so I don't have to go through the the same pathway you guys do. I had to see a psych, dietician, exercise physiologist, sleep test and that was it. Next is meet my Dr and get a date for surgery.

I'm looking forward to sharing the road to slim with you guys.

Keep up the good work and motivation.

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nickisleeve    127

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Had my first consult with surgeon on 7/21, PCP clearance 7/29, 1st of 3(90 day) NUT visit 8/1, psych eval today 8/2. I'm exhausted already. I paid a total of $140 so far. I still have a lot to do. hopefully I will have surgery in November

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RedCheeks    16

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hello everyone, im 3 months into fulfilling the necessary requirements for approval. i need two more visits with nutritionists and the endoscopy procedure before im given a surgery date. im so anxious. im 43 years old and have been struggling with my weight for the last 20 years.

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Hi Jay,

I am just starting also, enduring is going smoothly so far. When are you aiming to have your surgery by?

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jamidub    3

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Hi,

I've just started out too. Insurance doesn't pay so things can move a little quicker. I saw the PA a week and a half ago, had my endoscopy consult and first nutritionist visits last week. Endoscopy is next Friday, psych consult on the 15th and sleep apnea consult on the 24th. 2nd nutritionist 8/26. I go on a cruise from 9/17 to 9/25, then roll right into pre-op with the dr and final nutritionist appt on 9/26, start the two week pre op diet and have surgery on 10/12. Whew that's a lot!! My sister had her sleeve done last year and went to her one year check in today. 75 lbs down and couldn't be happier. I never thought I'd join her, but I've given up the hope that I'll have enough motivation to lose it all on my own again. I'm attempting a high Protein 1500 calorie diet to drop some weight before surgery--not a requirement but I look at it as though I have a better chance of getting most of the weight off if I do this now. I'm worried about failing....

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olamae    16

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I haven't even met with the surgeon yet because I am getting married Jan 1st and won't have Aetna until then. So I looked at their clinical bulletin and went ahead and started the 6 month on June 29 with my pcp. Hope this works when Aetna kicks in! I won't be sleeved until FEB/MARCH.

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courtknee_luv    52

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I'm pretty much just starting also ... I'm in Phoenix, Az. I started in July with my initial consult but have to complete at least 3 months of dietician meetings so I'm hoping for a surgery date in October as well. I have Aetna so fingers crossed!

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tgpez21    28

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@@KaiserKid I am in the western part of the state so I am probably going to Mercy or Baystate. MGH is a great hospital!

Let me know how your approval with BCBS goes!

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tgpez21    28

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@@jamidub You are moving quickly, I wish I could have the same timeline. It's awesome that you will be sleeved so soon after starting out! You are going to do great, plus you have your sister for support!

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