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I am getting so impatient waiting to hear from my insurance company. How long did is take you Loveit2012 to get approval from the time it is submitted by his office? I am so ready it is all I can think about!!!!!

Best wishes and prayers. Not ashamed to admit I am jealous!!!!!

I've been encouraged to purchase Bariatric Advantage protein shakes for my pre-surgery meals. Has anyone used these and what flavors did you like or dislike?

Only the latte flavor. That is the one that seemed the least appealing!

I was told to purchase Bariatric Advantage shakes and I think they come in six or seven flavors. I really wish I could get some opinions on the flavors before I purchase any of these. Favorites? Forever in the trash?

Yea you!!!! You claim and take full responsibility for that 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome Ready4Life14! I am in the waiting period too. Just begging my phone to ring.

Thanks!

patt0122 would love to start a support group out here. Surely we aren't the only two!!!!!!!!! You are way ahead of me!

patt0122 I would love to meet and start a support group out this way. I am in the anxiously waiting stage to get final word from my insurance company. My surgery will be at DePaul and it is fine for the surgery but will not work for their support groups.

I will let you know for sure. Endoscopy is Thursday.

I live in OFallon. Keep me posted on how you are doing!

I am in need of pre-surgery support. I would love to have a sleeve buddy around here. Does that sound crazy?

I'm game. I live in OFallon. Anyone out my way?

Thanks everyone! Your information has helped a great deal. I feel so excited about a surgery!!!

So happy and well yes a bit jealous (waiting for my VSG to be scheduled). Keep us all posted on your progress. Tomorrow will be a great day for you!

It is on my mind a lot. I keep categorizing my favorite restaurants and what I want to order!

Keep up the great work. I can't wait until I have my VSG and can boast the same!

Congratulations! Can't wait to hear about your journey!!!!!

I am extremely proud of my decision and this journey I am about to embark upon. That being said, I only told my boss and three close coworkers (out of 40) and outside the office my husband, two daughters and two friends. I am not embarrassed only want to surround myself with positive supporting folks. In time they may know the whole journey tale but for now just plan to tell the truth about the weight loss.....portion control, limited carbs, no sugar and exercise.

@@Iambeautiful thank you for the words of support. I have been to the seminar, met with the diatician, nurse and psychologist and have been cleared by insurance. Finally I get my appointment with Dr. Morales. Will they schedule my surgery then or are there more steps. Did you purchase your protein shakes in their store? I live in OFallon, MO by the way!

I am wondering the same thing too SweetSophia. I have been to the seminar, gotten the green light from my insurance compamy, met with the dietician, psychologist and nurse. This Friday on 4/4 I have my first appointment with Dr. Morales. So glad my insurance didn't require the six month diet because I am ready to get this done! Just wondering how long I have to wait after I see Dr. Morales before my surgery is scheduled.