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LynnV1964    134

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The ESG I’m having is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Pretty new but they do it endoscopiclly so no incisions. They make a sleeve of your stomach (like vsg) by placing a series of ditches to reduce the stomach size.

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CRD1981    28

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The ESG I’m having is endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Pretty new but they do it endoscopiclly so no incisions. They make a sleeve of your stomach (like vsg) by placing a series of ditches to reduce the stomach size.
How long did it take for you to get approved for surgery

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LynnV1964    134

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I had my initial consult with the surgeon, 2 weeks later did my labs and ekg and got a call to schedule right after that. ESG is not covered by insurance yet so it doesn’t require you jump they all the hoops of other procedures

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I had my initial consult with the surgeon, 2 weeks later did my labs and ekg and got a call to schedule right after that. ESG is not covered by insurance yet so it doesn’t require you jump they all the hoops of other procedures
Yeah it took me about 4 months to get approved.

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LynnV1964    134

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Do far most everyone is supportive. Some of them look at me weird cause they’re surprised. I only qualify for esg just barely .....I had to have a BMI of 30 or higher. I was 31. It just makes so much sense to take this step. I’m 53 and I feel older than that due to plantar fasciitis, acid reflux, high blood pressure and just no energy. Can’t stay like this! I’m ready

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Do far most everyone is supportive. Some of them look at me weird cause they’re surprised. I only qualify for esg just barely .....I had to have a BMI of 30 or higher. I was 31. It just makes so much sense to take this step. I’m 53 and I feel older than that due to plantar fasciitis, acid reflux, high blood pressure and just no energy. Can’t stay like this! I’m ready
I'm 37 and my BMI is 55 and I have been overweight my hole life I am definitely ready I want to be able to ride roller coasters and just be comfortable in my own skin.

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2 hours ago, LynnV1964 said:

Mine is 9/25....almost twins! Not nervous yet. Mostly excited. Just ordered some unflavored Protein Powder and some Vitamins

Mine is on the 25th too :x

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