Looking for people in the beginning stages.

Barnv81 · May 18, 2017

12 hours ago, Barnv81 said:

Hello I am having surgury on may 26 and i can tell u the hardest part of thisnis the 2 weeks liquid diet. I am on day 6 and today i woke up feeling weak and jittery.

I am also allowed to eat jellow and broth.

sunshinegal22 · May 18, 2017

I am new. I met with the doctor today and he said I'm an excellent candidate for the sleeve. Being self pay they were ready to schedule me for July. Requirements are psych, medical clearance, ekg, and nutrition classes. I was NOT expecting to be asked this today. I'm not ready to have it in July. He also said that I won't have to do the liquid diet before just clean eating. I'm now nervous and a bit scared.

chigyrl · May 19, 2017

Hi, I'm new to the process also. Had my consultation with the surgeon couple weeks ago. Did a group nutrition class for the first time today. I have to do 6 months with my insurance also. I'm 35, but wouldn't mind having someone to communicate with through the process

faithlove · May 19, 2017

I am new. I met with the doctor today and he said I'm an excellent candidate for the sleeve. Being self pay they were ready to schedule me for July. Requirements are psych, medical clearance, ekg, and nutrition classes. I was NOT expecting to be asked this today. I'm not ready to have it in July. He also said that I won't have to do the liquid diet before just clean eating. I'm now nervous and a bit scared.

I guess I was the element of surprise that got you.

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faithlove · May 19, 2017

I talked to the Dr's assistant today. I need to send over my records from pulmonary specialist and the sleep study results then they will schedule me for the nut and psyc eval. She explained about the 3 months / 3 visits with a nut insurance requirement. Let's see how it all goes. Faxing over records tomorrow.

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Freija · May 19, 2017

Congrats on the baby!! When I signed up it took a couple weeks to go to the mandatory class, and after that a month before I could get an appointment with the dr. Call your insurance. They'll give you more information. I think in general it's a slow process. My Dr said they're high accredited office and that's why they get a lot of clients. Insurances will deny you if they aren't accredited for the surgery.

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Thank you! I spoke to my insurance before I called to ask for a consult. I'm covered and I meet the requirements. The bariatric center here is part of a hospital that is a sister company to the insurance company. They're in network and preferred for care so that should be a smooth part, I hope. I just can't understand how it would take 2 weeks for a secretary to call me so I can get a first appt when I've already completed the seminar. I may call to make sure they got my referral paperwork.

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Barnv81 · May 24, 2017

Hey everyone im officially one day away from surgury. Ans yes im super nervous but exited.

Shellye · May 27, 2017

Hi my name is Shellye and I am at the beginning stage of my Journey. First dr visit was the beginning of this month in which counted as day 0. I have another visit on June 12. I also have my nutrition appointment for next month. I am very excited about this journey and I have a wonderful support team.

Edited May 27, 2017 by Shellye

Caligirl2017 · May 27, 2017

Hi..my name is Daja.. I am 28 and I just started my journey as well. My first appointment was May 23rd. I go back to see the doctor June 13th. I have to go through a 6 month supervised program based off my insurance requirements.

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Shellye · May 27, 2017

Hi Daja my insurance require me to go through a 90 program. I am very excited about this journey. I am looking for a surgery date some where around September. I pray that we will get through this journey. Good luck

Edited May 27, 2017 by Shellye