Hi everyone! I am a “newbie” here, and I’m also new to the *Wonderful World of Weight-loss Surgery*. I started my process in November, my insurance requires a consecutive 6 month physician supervised diet,my appointment next week will make month 3 for me(halfway mark yay!!). This is my first time making a post, I mostly get on here to just read research, but I noticed that everyone is either post-op, or already on the liquid diet, so I’m looking for people to connect with that are currently still going through the process before approval like me...a little about myself: My name is Jaz I am 25yrs old.

MY STATS:

Height: 5”6

CW: 243(give or take)

HW: 250

GW: 140

BMI:39

And if you are not a WLS candidate, I don't think you do. Sure it's wonderful to have support people, everybody should-- even if Bariatric Pal is it for you, but unless you have walked in our shoes and on this path, you just can't. Sure you can observe it but you just don't know all the feelings that come with it. Some bad, majority good --but like parenthood the hardest,yet rewarding, thing you can do with yourself. And please believe me, when you,are on here YOU ARE NOT ALONE, we know the struggles, the benefits even the "Oh what have I done to myself?"moments. And the veterans walk in the sunlight of better health and ask us to join them there.[emoji67][emoji68][emoji69][emoji70][emoji13] Sunshine and Smiles my friend.

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Today is April. That means its Spring. Share your trials Share your Victories. No matter what each day brings.[emoji13]

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I am so happy I got my date for surgery MAY 22....YESSSSSSS!

Hey I have my date for surgery and it’s May18!!

I don’t know about you but I’m excited and scared at the same time!! Praying things go well for you and good luck!!

Hello all, Im Dionne, as a newbie here. Im currently on my last required visit of 5 of 6 months required by insurance on 4/25. So looking foward for my approval date of May 21 or 22, 2018.. so far so good. Good luck to you all.

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Hello all, Im Dionne, as a newbie here. Im currently on my last required visit of 5 of 6 months required by insurance on 4/25. So looking foward for my approval date of May 21 or 22, 2018.. so far so good. Good luck to you all.

I’m a newbie too. I will have my final weigh in on 5/2, then my paperwork gets submitted and takes 5-7 days for approval, THEN I will get my surgery date about two weeks from the approval date. I’ve seen the psychologist, nutritionist, had my upper GI ... it’s quite a process for sure. I have been researching, lurking, etc to get as much info as I can. I LOVE seeing before and after pics and hearing about experiences .... then I can picture myself with all this weight gone! If feels too good to be true.

i heard from my insurance company on friday that i have been approved...just waiting for the surgeon's office to talk and schedule!!

And the group grows and grows, a lot of very nice people are receiving their surgeries. And here I sit watching the parade pass by,and wanting to participate. [emoji37][emoji30][emoji37]

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@Frust8 welcome to the parade....

I'm scheduled for April 20th

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I'm scheduled May 21st

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My paperwork will get submitted on Wednesday...praying we get a quick approval for surgery on April 25.

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Congratulations

Oh I am annoyed. My insurance approved Friday. They got my surgeon’s approval today. But they have to wait to get a signed copy of the approval before they’re call me to schedule. Seriously? We’re waiting on a signed copy in 2018?

I should have my date as of my visit with the surgeon on 4/25. My case was to go to the surgical committee this month for approval (I'm self pay). I was 4 pounds from goal during my 3/22 visit.

I am hoping for a mid- to late May date.