I'm down at the Mayo Clinic with my husband for his appointments and remembered that I hadn't heard back about my referral.

I called and there must have been a glitch. I've been accepted into the program... and they had an appointment available today for the first initial appointment.

I'm nervous and excited. I'm surprised they had an opening, but weather is bad right now and I wonder if a cancelation came up. But I have my psychology and dietitian appointments scheduled for tomorrow morning. I have to take a class next Wednesday that's a basic informational class.

Things are rolling... in curious what the timeline will be. I hope they can provide that much so I know what to expect and so I can plan a bit more

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It's destiny!

I'm down at the Mayo Clinic with my husband for his appointments and remembered that I hadn't heard back about my referral.

I called and there must have been a glitch. I've been accepted into the program... and they had an appointment available today for the first initial appointment.

I'm nervous and excited. I'm surprised they had an opening, but weather is bad right now and I wonder if a cancelation came up. But I have my psychology and dietitian appointments scheduled for tomorrow morning. I have to take a class next Wednesday that's a basic informational class.

Things are rolling... in curious what the timeline will be. I hope they can provide that much so I know what to expect and so I can plan a bit more

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Hi! Are you going through Mayo Clinic-Rochester? That's where I had my wls. At St. Marys Hospital, actually. I had my first appointment with my endocrinologist March 15, 2016, then psych and nutrition appointments followed by Mayo's required 12 weeks of classes. My surgery date was October 18, 2016.

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Yes I'm going thru Mayo in Rochester.

Over the last two days I saw the endocrinologist, psychologist and dietitian. I met briefly with the endo again at the end to ask follow up questions and he wanted to make sure this program was what we had in mind. I start the 12 week behavioral weigh management with a local provider today! I believe, if everything goes right, I'd be looking at surgery around late summer/early fall.

I contacted my insurance to ask a load of questions and found out I have to be 6 months smoke-free. I do smoke 1-3 cigarettes a day and I'm ready to quit, yesterday! But does anyone know how to prove that I quit? Should I work with a cessation program? I'm sure I'll have to have documentation

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You are moving right along! And you started the 12-week program today? Awesome!! You mention smoking and I just remembered today is my one year anniversary of being smoke free!! I did it . I quit way early because i knew i had to before they'd do surgery. At no time did they ever test me. Not even day of surgery. Good luck to you! Mayo will take good care of you. They are THE BEST!!

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