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Thank you! Onward no matter what! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The one I had years ago, I was fully awake and was coached through the process. I recall gagging and a bit of discomfort. The one I had today was the complete opposite. I was prepped by a nurse, answered a series of questions, taken to the procedure area, given meds through the IV, woke up in recovery!! Lol. I was told that everything looked fine and there was no need for a biopsy. I guess the hiatal hernia I had years ago improved on its own. I did have an issue with my Oxygen levels and was told that I may have minor discomfort in my jaw and a slight headache. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I thought that was how it would be done this time as well... Until my Dr told me at consult that I'd be very sleepy and probably wouldn't remember a thing. I like this way better.. Hahahahahaha Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's the way mine was done back in 1998. I remember gaging and feeling a wee bit uncomfortable but nothing major. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had mine done this morning. I remember being prepped and answering a ton of questions, meeting with the Dr and the anesthesiologist, being rolled into the procedure area, talking to the Nurses, feeling VERY sleepy and then waking up in the recovery room. I felt NOTHING.. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's good to hear! I have an upper GI test tomorrow at 6:15 in the morning. Hoping I sleep through it. Lol.. I was told they would bill me for the wls stuff.. Oh well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Twilight sleep. Considered very safe. Not a big deal really. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Thanks, Colleen! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Hey, How are things going with you? I had a 3.5 meeting to go to that cost me $77 and the the $109 at my initial appt. I have an endoscopy on 5/17... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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What?! That cannot be correct for one 60 minute visit. Perhaps they mean altogether... I also have the fee sheet fro Memorial that lists what HAC will cover, what they want and all possible fees for initial visits and all follow ups Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry, you did say that you got the quote.. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went on 4/27 and was billed $109 to see the behavioral health person. The medical eval was no charge. She did tell me that future appointments would be a lot less. The quote states that physical therapy is no charge as well as support groups and surgeon visits. As long as you meet with a NP there is no charge but will be one of there is one with a PA Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was leaning heavily towards the sleeve and now because of bad GERD, I'm not so sure Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is great news!! Lol!! I really hope, I don't have to pay any or much for the nutritionist and all. I'm not working full time right now so... I bet you are so excited! Are you doing the sleeve procedure? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for sharing this! This is awesome. Congratulations and continued success! You got this! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi I am in IL as well and my husband has HAC. We were told he has to do 6 months of nutrition with the PCP. I had a friend who started it last September and she is currently 20 days post opp. So not much more than the 6 months. What program are you going through? I have found that makes the difference Sent from my SGH-M919 using the BariatricPal App Thank you and nice to meet you. I have my first appointment at Memorial weight loss and wellness center on the 27th. I'm going with the sleeve. How far along is your husband in the process? I know, I'll have to pay for the nutritionist and behavioral people out of pocket and I believe there is a $300 surgeons fee eventually! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I'd like to connect with those that are starting or has had the sleeve. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Springfield Il and just starting out Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

From Chicago but living in Springfield, Il and just starting the process Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App