Momof2under5

Hi Nicole O! That would be amazing to walk chavez together!! Where are you in Laveen. I am by 23rd ave and baseline so it is Phoenix by a mile. I would love to do support groups with you too. I am not required to go to Mesa for the group meetings. I would go to them if they were closer. It would be nice to know someone going. I also have aetna. Send me a message and we should exchange numbers or emails.

Congrats to all who have a day and good luck with the preop diet. We are one strep closer!!

Hello AZ members, My name is Nicole and I am very new at this website. So my surgery is set for Feb 2 and I am 5 days in to the 14 day preop diet. My surgeon is Dr Schuster at Banner Gateway. For those who have had him how did it go? I have heard great reviews. I am looking for a support group closer to home and people who have gone through the procedure or is about to. Please send me a message if you would like to chat. I live in the Phoenix/Laveen area. Thanks Nicole

I have a lower BMI for the insurance but was approved due to sleep apnea. I am currently 227 (3 lbs down due to preop diet. I'm on day 5 of 14) and 5'7". I wAs apporoved at about 230. During my pre-op my surgeon said to expect approximately 50-60lbs in the first three months. This was for me, I would definitely talk to your surgeon about weight loss timeframes. Good luck through the hoops and getting approved!!

Hello everyone! This is my first post and wanted to share. My surgery is scheduled Feb 2nd!!! Congrats to my fellow sleevers!! Has anyone started their pre-op diet? My dr requires a 2-week liquid diet :-( I am on day 5 and 9 days left!!!