Hello from Arizona,

I have been fighting fat and dieting all of my life. Am morbidly obese right now and also have some health issues. After much thought and reading in this forum, I have made the decision to go forward. My date is Nov. 5 and I start on the pre-op diet on Oct. 22.

With continued readings and discussions, I will be as successful as many members. I am getting nervous. :regular_smile: Just made the pre-admission appointments for the work-up.

What a great help this forum has been.........Thanks Sue

yay! I am from AZ also! I am just starting the process and have my consult next week. Who is doing your surgery? Hopefully we can keep eachother updated. I also am looking for a walking buddy if you live close. I live in Avondale. Thanks!

Hi, I'm from Tucson and just had my first consultation and am getting ready to set my date. I'm nervous too, but most of all excited!.

Hello:teeth_smile:, Just thought I would post to this and say that I am in Tucson, Arizona and have met with my surgeon and now i'm waiting on them to Send a referral for a Psych Eval. (Per Insurance request) They said it would take a week for the referral to be sent and it has been a month now.:smile: My Surgeon is Dr. Monash. I am a military wife, so im going through TriWest Insurance, They have already approved me and everything for the surgery, just waiting on the Psych Eval!!! And boy am I ready!! Its so nice to see other people close to me on the forums!! I wish the best for all of you!! Maybe we can get together and have a great support group!!

Good Luck to you - I am sure your weight loss will be a success! Please keep us posted! I am also in Arizona and trying to go thru with the procedure by the end of the year, as I have met my deductible & would like to get it done. Good Luck to you!

Hi My Doctor is Dr. Swartz- in the same practice as yours. Are you going to their support group in Oct or Nov ?

It is so good to find others from this area. Sue

Hi My Doctor is Dr. Swartz- in the same practice as yours. Are you going to their support group in Oct or Nov ?

It is so good to find others from this area. Sue

Well I have called them several times and asked them if they have sent off my referral and they said I should hear something by now, but I still havent. It's getting quite frustrating!!!! They havent told me anything about going to any support groups or anything yet. Maybe they will once I get my Psych Eval!! Let's Hope!!