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So I have a weird question. How long did you guys wait to have sex? My surgeon never said anything about waiting so many weeks. I'm assuming that it's 4 to 6 weeks? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

When I had mine removed it was a simple recovery. And my surgeon compared the recovery to having you gallbladder removed. You may have some additional pain but I wouldn't think that much. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

That's great. I have a friend that's lost 96 lbs by her 6 month check up so I say you are doing amazing!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I am having surgery on April 25th in Jacksonville, Florida. You can find me on Facebook also Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@tlp70 did you get in there group yet? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App It's the best group!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

So exciting to see how many people that have had their surgeries and those that are about to have them. I am scheduled for April 25th. In Jacksonville, Florida at Baptist Medical Center. I only had a one week pre op diet and I'm 5 days from my surgery!!!!! I am apart of a private/secret group on Facebook and if anyone would like to join send me a message and I'll give you my name to find me on Facebook. We have to be friends for me to add you. We have people that are 2 months post op and a lot of pre op people as well. Good luck to all of you that are having surgery today!!! I know that everything will be great and you can start the rest of your life as soon as your eyes open! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Look amazing! I can't wait to see the rest of your journey!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thanks!!!! @@betterme38 How is your pre op and process going? Hey you can find me on facebook Bridget North Stegall

Surgery date is scheduled for April 25th!!!!

Hey @@betterme38 this is my pre op appt to sign all of the paper work and get admitted into the hospital and pay the fees up front for the surgery.

I was approved yesterday!!!! The surgeons office called today for my next appointment which is on April 12th and I will get my surgery day then. I was told I would only have a 3-7 day pre op so I could be having surgery the following Monday! Good Luck EVERYONE!!!!

I have already submitted my documents to the insurance and I should have my answer by this Thursday. I call every weekday to make sure. I also have UHC Choice Plus. Here is what I had to do: 6 Month Doctor assisted weight loss program Blood work Chest X-ray Psychological Evaluation Nutritional Evaluation Meeting with surgeon Center of Excellence-surgery center

Hello fellow Sleeve-es and Sleeved I am starting this process to get my WLS VGS at Baptist Medical with Dr. Hodgett. Has anyone used him or his partner? I am done with my six month doctor directed diet and going for my psychological evaluation and then to my nutritional evaluation. Is there anything I should know before going to either of these? I do have high cholesterol and hypothyroidism but I'm taking medication for both. I'm just wondering how long the process takes once I finish these to do list that I got. My insurance requires that I meet with an RN each week or at least have a phone/email conversations with. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am looking for someone to have local to meet with and just have someone going through this process with me. I live in Lake City, Florida but I am having my surgery in Jacksonville, Florida at Baptist Medical. My stats are: Current weight: 230 Height: 5' 3" High cholesterol Hypothyroidism Severe back pain-from weight in my mid section and pulling on the S1 vertebrae causing sciatica. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have you had your surgery? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hello How long after you submit all of your information to the insurance did it take to get approved. I have a 40.7 BMI and I have high cholesterol and hypothyroidism which I'm taking medications for both so I am within the range of getting the surgery done but I'm just wondering how long did it take for you to get your surgery date? Also I'm curious about the recovery I am a mom of four ages 11 to 2 years old and i'm wondering how long I'm going to have to have help with the kids I take them to school pick him up do activities with them so how long were you guys out of commission before you got back to your usual activities? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am from Lake City Florida. Near Jacksonville and Gainesville. Were you able to find a doctor yet? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I went to my consultation today and it was really nice. I had a great experience with the staff they were very pleasant-busy but really sweet. I am going to be having the gastric sleeve I have been thinking of going to the bypass but that was thrown out today after Dr. Hodgett said it really wasn't the best option for me. Tomorrow is a super busy day I will be going to psychological and nutritional evaluation plus getting an EKG, Chest x-ray, and blood work. I would like to have done it all today but it just wasn't possible. Thankfully my sister came with me and because the next monthly group support meeting is still two weeks away they will submit my stuff to insurance and get it approved. I can't wait to go to the meeting just to get a good idea of what is going to happen and what to expect when I get to the hospital. So today was really good. The surgeon answered all of the lingering questions I had without me asking really anything. My next appointment will be my pre op and I am beyond excited. I didn't realize how big that place was but I called from the lobby and the office staff walked me through getting on the right elevator and some of the people that were standing listening to me give landmarks said come with me I am headed there now. I'm directional deficient is a nice way my husband puts it. All in all I really loved my experience with the surgeon and his staff. #gettingsleeved Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

That amazing!!!!!

@@sweety35 prayers and more prayers. Thankfully your new doctor is correcting your issue and you can continue your journey without pain and discomfort. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

So glad it went well! Please keep us posted I have been thinking about you most of the day. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@nicksmommy where are you located Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Just checking in on all of you. Some of your surgery dates are getting closer!! I have my consultation tomorrow and I'm so nervous and excited. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@Nenaqua I bet you are so excited. I have my first appointment with the surgeon tomorrow!!!! I'm beyond excited. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

@@thinatheart just wondering how you are doing?? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App