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Well that makes me feel a little better! I'm just nervous about my surgery getting delayed or even yet cancelled...ugh.

I haven't the slightest why the doc said that gastroparesis would work better with the Gastric because more people throw up more often with the Gastric bypass. My doctor said he don't really have any studies about this sydrome and the sleeve. But i'm sure he's going to do some digging. He also said that what we could do if I do have gastroparesis is try a sleeve and if for some reason my symptoms becomes worse that we would do an revision. I just hope my testing goes well and comes back negative...

I have a list of 30 questions almost..I sorta feel like I'm over thinking everything

Hello all... I was just approved for surgery on 1/3/13, and I have my pre-op evaluation with my Bariatric Surgeon on 12/18/12. I want to make a list of questions and concerns to ask the nurse and doctor. I'm so excited and I just don't want to get to the doctor's office and become clueless on what to ask. I have a few questions in mind but I would like to hear some ideas from people who has already been sleeved or who has already had there pre-op evaluation, or even those who are in the same boat. So let's get a list started...

I haven't been told as of yet, but I'm hoping to take 3 weeks off..I just want to make sure I'm comfortable to go back. I'll figure out for sure Tuesday

Thanks for that information!

How's your process going?

Well my doc told me since my labs was done over 30 days ago I have to have them done again, I've had my ekg, xray, physical and ultrasound done. So I haven't the slightest as to what they are goin to do...I'm excited tho...

For anyone who has there pre op appointment, how does that work? What is done and talked about in that appointment?

I'm hoping it will be approved for you soon so you can get the date you want

Hey @Pinkie...I will be having my surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Oh through the Fresh Start Bariatric with Dr. Tracey Pitts...I know your excited for your day too! What are your thoughts on it? To everyone else... congrats on your dates!!!

Congrats to you on your date!!! My procedure will be Jan. 3. I have my pre-op appointment on 12/18 so I assume he will tell me what diet I will need to be on and etc. I am nervous, happy, scared, excited...I don't even know what to do with myself right now...

Those are great questions! I'm glad I started this thread! Please keep the questions coming...

Thanks, I appreciate that

Well hopefully they will give you an decision before that...do you haves' anticipated date for surgery?

Yes its jan. 3rd...they was goin to schedule it for the dec 28th but that's too soon...

I'm approved as of today!

Hey! I got a call from insurance today and I was approved...I'm sorry your case hasn't been approved...maybe is still varies from state to state....

Well I wish you luck and I will post as soon as I hear something! Keep in touch!

That's crazy! Well we will figure out something in a few days...so are you going to try again after the new year?

Did you know about the requirements of a 5 year weight history prior to submitting everything in?

Interesting....when I spoke with BcBs they never said anything about having a BMI over 40 for at least 5 years....and I spoke with my BcBs nurse who will be approving or denying the case numerous times about the qualifications....omg I will be so pissed if I get denied! She called me today and said that she has a few more things to look at but she will be calling me sometime by the end of the week. She even told me my anticipated date for surgery of 12/27. So with the up and coming changes what does that mean for your case?