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How exciting for you both! Good luck!

Thank you all! Good luck...I hope those 5 months will go by quickly for you both! Just heard back from the surgeon's office....if it's approved, I'm looking at surgery in 5-6 weeks....wow!

I just finished up my last appointment (hopefully).....thought the time would drag......but ti didn't.....I was obsessed with learning everything I could. I bought the big book on the sleeve (advertised on this site).....it's a great reference tool. Welcome, and best wishes on this journey!

Thanks!

I haven't had to pay for submission to the insurance (it may be legit, but you should ask your insurance provider about that. It could be a no no---years ago a new doctor attempted to pull a fast one separating me from my $--I called the insurance co, and they told me his request was illegal, and after they dealt with him, he called us with a "my bad?" kind of attitude....Luckily he wasn't my surgeon......and I told him where he could go--mama didn't raise no fool LOL). Good luck!

I expect to have all three done as well.....hope you feel better VERY soon!

Good luck to you both!

Good for you.....other than DH & one sibling who had WLS, I haven't told anyone else, didn't plan on telling anyone else.....and I'm starting to question this decision.....I know my sister will be very, very hurt if I don't tell her.......but she's a security risk LOL

I had to do some retail therapy tonight on my way home from my last appointment LOL I got home and told hubby---it's a little overwhelming that all my work is done, and this is happening......well, I'm a glass half full kind of gal.....so I'm sure it will be approved....perhaps delayed, but approved none the less LOL Good luck!

I'm glad it worked out! Keep us posted.

Welcome and good luck! I just had my last appointment today......and the time went by so quick!

Janice, I love your new picture, you look great! How are you doing? (you can send me a PM) ShellBell, I'm hoping for July, would also be happy to have it in August--I don't want to wait until September---tough for scheduling time off...... felt like today would never get here.....and it seems in a blink of an eye, here we are!

Welcome ShellBell! I don't have Oxford, but wanted to welcome you! You may want to try using the search forums for "connecticut".....I remember a thread for us nutmeggers. You and I are in the same boat....today's my last NUT appointment before it gets sent off to Cigna.....If you haven't already, you might want to ask your surgeon's office what turnaround they are seeing with Oxford.......My surgeon told me they are typically seeing a 10 day turnaround for Cigna. Who's your surgeon? Mine is Dr. C. Floch out of Fairfield/Norwalk..............Welcome, and best wishes!!! EDITED: Here's the thread I was mentioning: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/36438-connecticut-sleevers/

Good luck to you & everyone having surgery today!

Adargie, how did you appointment go? I have my last NUT appointment today.......I don't think I gained, but I don't think I lost either, so I'm a little nervous.

Just be truthful, otherwise you'll only be hurting yourself in the long run. Mine was looking for addiction issues and depression..........also looking to see how aware I was of the surgery/outcome, the good, bad and the ugly, it is not a magic wand, how tough the first few days can be, etc. Be yourself, and you'll do fine (I really stressed over this appointment as well, and I didn't need to)

What about your colon ? Diverticulosis generally doesn't have symptoms, but people can experience pain on the lower abdomen or other symptoms. Diverticulitis causes pain on your left abdomen.....as does irritable bowel syndrome.....but I'm no doctor......if this is chronic, you should contact your physician......good luck!

My NUT was very clear....."do not buy the protein shots", so I will go with her recommendation

My waiting will begin Tuesday, I hope.....last appointment is tomorrow with the NUT.....and hopefully the surgeon will submit for insurance approval on Tuesday......and I'm nervous as heck LOL

Good luck.....luckily coffee isn't an isse 4 me....but I've given up soda.....might as well since it is a no no after wls

Welcome to the board! I joined at the same place u r in this journey.......u will b surprised how quickly those 4 months fly by.......monday is my last appointment b 4 submitting 2 the insurance.......and it seemed like it would take forever to get here....good luck!

As I'm getting closer to insurance submittal, I am anxious to talk to 2 people that I trust.....right now only my hubby & a sibling know......still not sure I will share it with anyone else.....

Good luck....will keep you in my prayers.

Congrats, so happy for you!

good luck! I have weigh in # 3 of 3 on Monday.....hopefully the last think to check off my list of appointments