JerseyGirl68

I'm pre surgery too, also using Dr. Schrope at her NJ office. My insurance papers have just been submitted, and so far I have nothing but good things to say about the practice in general. After months and months of research, and attending an information seminar, I met with Dr. Schrope before I made the decision to proceed and found her to be patient, very informative. She took her time to go through the process with me and put me at ease. I was very confident in my decision to move forward with her as my surgeon.

Good luck tomorrow! I wish you a smooth recovery!

Congratulations!! Good luck for a speedy approval!

Congratulations!! Must be Onederful!! Enjoy

I did mine a few weeks ago and I felt exactly the same way.. Not too nervous, just an unknown. The doctor I went to relaxed me instantly. There was a written questionaire, very simple questions to I suppose gauge your relationship with food, your body image and if you have impulse issues, or issues with depression or addiction (other than food). Alot of the questions are repetitive but asked in a different way. The "interview" was a history of my weight issues as well as getting info on my support system. He stressed the importance of asking questions either to him/surgeon or using the boards. He felt these forums were essential to working through the process. Don't worry, its' pretty quick and painless.

Thanks for sharing that, I've been trying to focus more on my triggers and stopping them (best I can) before my surgery.

WOW!! Toot that horn, you deserve it. What a transformation. Very inspiring. Congrats!!

Congratulations! and good luck for a very smooth recovery!!

Thanks Dana

Congratulations! Hope you have a smooth recovery!

I read this article, http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/03/01/health/main603233.shtml It does not stipulate that you had to pay for services in the US. I found this pretty interesting as I never even factored in being able to deduct some costs associated with WLS.

So happy for you! Congratulations!

Awesome! Congratulations, and let me say it does help so much to read stories like this from sleevers who have gone through the entire process to goal. I appreciate the posts so much. So THANK YOU!!

What a lovely idea. I'm sure they all really appreciated the thoughtfulness.

I felt the exact same way but was met with a very positive reaction. She was happy I was taking a big step to get my weight and health in general under control. I went into the appointment armed with lots of research and confident I was making the right decision for me, and in the end that is what is most important. Good Luck!!

Congratulations!! Great news!

What a great way to start, 20 pounds down on your own and a fantastic attitude. Best of luck!!

I was happy to see this thread, I just bought a Magic Bullet in preparation for my surgery.

Awesome! Congratulations!!

I love reading this thread, I can't wait to add with my own Favorites/ least favorites.

Fantastic! What a great day for you. Ramble away, you've earned it.

Good luck!!

Very interesting, thanks for sharing.

Happy to read that everything went well. Good luck!

Amazing! Congratulations!! Such an accomplishment.