Well, I did it. Instead of waiting for approval from Aetna, which I heard can take four to six months, I thought I would just do it now and see if I could get a jump start on my weight loss during Covid times. I booked today with Blossom Bariatrics for the end of February. I can't believe I am doing this! I have researched and researched but I just don't want to wait. Let's get this DONE!!!

Congrats! It is exciting and petrifying at the same time! I am also scheduled end of February - the 22nd. When is your date?

My pre-op appointments start on February 26th and my surgery date is March 1st. I can't wait!!!

Which procedure are you hoping to have done? I have my consulting appointment Friday Jan15th but my surgery won’t be until March or early April. I have to build some more PDO.

1 hour ago, Heather RN Chambers said:

Which procedure are you hoping to have done? I have my consulting appointment Friday Jan15th but my surgery won’t be until March or early April. I have to build some more PDO.

I am having the gastric bypass. Good luck on the 15th!! It will go by SO quickly!!

I'm having the gastric sleeve. I am so hopeful and excited!

Congratulations! I’m scheduled for VSG on February 9. I understand that feeling of waiting for what seems like forever to schedule. We’ve worked so hard to prepare for this we just want it DONE! Best wishes! ❤️

On 1/7/2021 at 7:11 PM, TimeToFeelFit said:

Well, I did it. Instead of waiting for approval from Aetna, which I heard can take four to six months, I thought I would just do it now and see if I could get a jump start on my weight loss during Covid times. I booked today with Blossom Bariatrics for the end of February. I can't believe I am doing this! I have researched and researched but I just don't want to wait. Let's get this DONE!!!

Hello! I will be getting my surgery with blossom too. I’m gonna be doing the SIPS procedure on Jan 25. I will be in Vegas on Thursday to get ready for the procedure and appointments before that! I am so excited. I’m happy for you. I know couldn’t wait to get this done for me too.

Yay for getting a date!!! It won’t be long and you’ll be on the path to a better you!

Hi, I would love to hear how your surgery went! My VSG at Blossom is scheduled for March 12!

Hello! My surgery was rescheduled for tomorrow. I’ll definitely give you an update and let you know how my surgery goes.

so far blossom has been great. The hotel (Hyatt) is away from the busy strip. Their customer service at blossom is great from the drivers, the staff at my initial preop appointment and EGD were professional. They have planned everything out for me that all I needed to do was show up.

more to come! If you have more questions just ask ?

On 1/7/2021 at 10:11 PM, TimeToFeelFit said:

Well, I did it. Instead of waiting for approval from Aetna, which I heard can take four to six months, I thought I would just do it now and see if I could get a jump start on my weight loss during Covid times. I booked today with Blossom Bariatrics for the end of February. I can't believe I am doing this! I have researched and researched but I just don't want to wait. Let's get this DONE!!!

Congratulations ?. I had vsg done at Blossom in August 2020. I went from NJ to Vegas myself. I had no issues. Blossom has a great program. VSG is a great tool to help with weight loss.