This is my first post to this forum although I have been lurking here for about nine months. I decided to join this group today and tell you my story.
I started my "sleeve" journey in April, 2012. My insurance company requires six months of a supervised weight loss program with my PCP and a psych evaluation. I attended a bariatric surgery information seminar in May, 2012. I met with the surgeon three times and had two appointments with the dietician at the hospital. I also had a scope of my stomach and esophagus, blood tests, EKG, and a sleep study.
My PCP submitted all the paper work to the hospital where I am having surgery. It has been one week since everything was mailed in for approval and today (Oct. 22, 2012) I received the acceptance from my insurance company and notification that my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 5.
I have to begin my Pre-op diet this week--Protein drinks, yogurt and a small salad are allowed on my diet.
I am happy to be here and looking forward to a new beginning...
