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Hey guys,

I'm a very private person and I've never been on social media or anything, so actually posting something here is way outside of my comfort zone. But after spending hours and hours on here reading all of the supportive comments I decided to give it a shot. After attending the initial information session and verifying that my insurance would potentially cover my surgery, I had my surgery consult today and we're moving forward with the gastric sleeve. My surgery is at least six months out. I know there is a ton of work that needs to happen and many hurdles to cross, but at least I'm moving in the right direction. I've struggled with my weight since grade school, and have had some success dieting, but always gain it back (and more). I'm glad my insurance requires six months is dietician visits so I can hopefully build some healthier eating habits prior to the surgery. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you guys for all of the great info I found here. Take care.

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Welcome! I'm also a few months out. I suggest the book on the BariatricPal website on the Sleeve, it's been helpful for me to read as I'm preparing. Good Luck!

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Welcome! I'm also a few months out. I suggest the book on the BariatricPal website on the Sleeve, it's been helpful for me to read as I'm preparing. Good Luck!

Anyone know the name of a good book for bariatric sleeve patients?

Thanks

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Welcome! I'm also a few months out. I suggest the book on the BariatricPal website on the Sleeve, it's been helpful for me to read as I'm preparing. Good Luck!

Anyone know the name of a good book for bariatric sleeve patients?

Thanks

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"The big book on gastric sleeve" or something to that effect, I believe is sold in the Bariatric Pal Store.< /p>

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They are finally submitting to insurance today. Crossing fingers that I'll be approved. It's been quite a long process

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Best of luck !!! I've also shunned social media ( definitely not to the same extent as you) and feel like this outlet will do more good than harm. I hope all gets approved with your insurance and you get your surgery date soon. I just got my surgery date and the wait till surgery is a different kind of anxiety lol. Suerte!!!


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2 hours ago, VelvetSpank said:

Best of luck !!! I've also shunned social media ( definitely not to the same extent as you) and feel like this outlet will do more good than harm. I hope all gets approved with your insurance and you get your surgery date soon. I just got my surgery date and the wait till surgery is a different kind of anxiety lol. Suerte!!!

How far out is your surgery scheduled for?

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Hello sleevers and soon to be sleevers! I have been on here for some time now reading post but this is my first time posting! I have gained a lot of knowledge from this site! i am waiting for an approval from insurance and it is so nerve racking lol Good luck to everyone!

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Hello everyone. Just got the call that my surgery was approved by insurance! I have the final appointment with the surgeon on Thursday, and a physical with my primary care physician Friday, so hopefully I'll have a date for surgery soon. So excited!

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My primary care physician cleared me. Full steam ahead!

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