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I attended some several years ago, but then opted out of surgery. This will be my first this time.

I get mine Monday. I actually stuck one of the premier choc shakes in the freezer for about two hours. It froze to the point I could use a straw and actually liked. Not sure if that will work for after surgery though.

Hey Kelsey I'm attending one tomorrow night. Good luck with your surgery and keep me updated!!

11/21

Big hugs!! At times in my life I could totally relate to your story. I wish I would've started this journey years before, especially when my children were younger to enjoy every minute with them instead of missing out because I wasn't healthy enough to keep up. Take a deep breath and just don't give up on making you healthier.

Congrats!!! I go next Monday as well to get my info and will be sleeved on 11/21!!

Hiya Your story sounds a lot like mine. At 225 I kept thinking I'd eventually get serious about dieting, but eventually didn't come soon enough. And now I'm physically paying the price. I'm currently waiting for my surgery date after completing all requirements including pre-op. I'm willing and ready to go!!! Just do what's best for you!!!

Hey y'all. I've been reading for a couple of weeks but have been shy about posting. The bariatric group I am having surgery with seem to do everything different then what I've been reading. I had to do all my requirements (6 mos supervised diet, see the NUT, then be the nut for psyche eval, submit medical records, all pre-op test (EKG, blood work, & upper GI) before my doc would even submit to insurance. I was approved with Harvard Pilgrim in less than 48 hours and had them fax letter for approval to insurance coordinator so that I didn't have to wait until they received by snail mail. As of today I'm waiting for a call from the surgery coordinator for a VSG date (trying to stay calm and collective so that I don't blow her phone up, but it's killing me, y'all). I guess my first question is for those that had a similar journey...how long did it take to get in for surgery? My worry is that I've met my deductible for the year and would like to be 2014 sleeved. I've really loved following everyone's journey!!

That's great news!!! I'm starting a form of liquid diet tomorrow to start getting used to Protein shakes. Good luck with everything!!!

My office said the EXACT same thing. I'm too chicken to call for status. Afraid they'll say "none for you".....lol

Thanks for the reply!! I'm curious if you have to do a pre-op diet and if so how long before surgery?

Thank you for the reply, Georgia. My biggest worry now is knowing I chose a well known popular doctor in my area and having to wait. Double-edged sword so to speak.

Oh, and my mother used Dr. Richards three years ago and loved him. She's maintained a 100+ weight loss. Best wishes!!!

Hi. I live in Gwinett. I was just approved for VSG by insurance this week and am waiting for my surgeon to receive approval letter to schedule surgery.