I went for my 1st consult 7/1/16 for gastric sleeve surgery, blood work 7/7, sleep study 7/10, PCP on 7/12 to get clearance, psychological evaluation 7/13, second sleep study 7/26 (yep, sleep apnea)30 day visit with surgeon 8/11... Insurance approved it medically necessary and my surgery is set for Sept. 19... In 12 days! Gosh that happened quickly. I'm so nervous , yet I'm equally as excited . I feel like my head is spinning. Good thing is, my husband happens to be on vacation that week! Clear liquids the day before surgery is my prep. Although starting Monday the 12th, pre-op day, I'll watch what I eat and stop rice, breads, pastas, ... I need to be pinched, is this REAL? Oh, I've met my deductible this year, insurance will be at 100%... REALLY?!! SMH, Pinch me again!

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Congrats on your good news! Is your La for Louisiana or Los Angeles? I'm in the best LA...South Louisiana, where people are friendly, it stays warm year round, and food is always good. lol

South Louisiana too!

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Congrats on your good news! Is your La for Louisiana or Los Angeles? I'm in the best LA...South Louisiana, where people are friendly, it stays warm year round, and food is always good. lol

South Louisiana too! Yeah, it's HOT alright! Hot summers, warm winters! Lol

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@@Bonnie in La

This is awesome! Be sure to message me if I can answer any questions for you. I am a few days shy of 12 weeks post surgery. I spent less than 24 hours in the hospital - I had it done at Women's in Baton Rouge. I had excellent care. If you are nice to the nurses they will bring you your favorite popcicles. I was all pumped just like you are and was very calm regarding the surgery because it was a much needed to get me on a new track! I was back at work after two weeks. Keep the positive attitude and it will go very well for you.

@@Bonnie in La

This is awesome! Be sure to message me if I can answer any questions for you. I am a few days shy of 12 weeks post surgery. I spent less than 24 hours in the hospital - I had it done at Women's in Baton Rouge. I had excellent care. If you are nice to the nurses they will bring you your favorite popcicles. I was all pumped just like you are and was very calm regarding the surgery because it was a much needed to get me on a new track! I was back at work after two weeks. Keep the positive attitude and it will go very well for you.

I'll go to Slidell for mine, Dr. Rachel Moore. I was hoping for Slidell over Metairie. (My insurance covers Slidell, but not Metairie - Go figure! ) I'm really nervous, as I seriously didn't think my insurance would cover the surgery. And thanks, I just may need some advice soon.

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How are you recovering? I'm in Slidell and I am starting the process with whyweight/dr Moore next week!