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HI EVERYONE! Now don't think I'm weird but I've always been curious about the step by step process of WLS. From first starting the process to it actually happening. This was how it happened for me. Important fact, I have BCBSIL PPO+ and I went to the University of Chicago. May 22 - Decide I was serious about VSG. Found Blue Distention Hospital, UofC and called. May 23 - Online seminar May 30 - Appointment with PCP requested recommendation letter. Also PCP did full blood workup. June 3 - Appointment with PCP got rec. letter and blood results. I requested a copy of workup. June 8 - Met surgeon, dietitian and psych for consultation. Gave them copy of workup June 16 - Got my surgeons requirements, only things of which I already had June 17 - Coordinator sent order for sleep study and scheduled Prep Session June 20 - Sleep lab received my order from coordinator. Faxed coordinator rec. letter from my PCP. Coordinator also submitted the request for predetermination to my insurance. June 22 - Day of Sleep Study. It's important to note I bugged them for days straight they wanted to give me an appointment in Nov. I think it happened so fast because they were tired of me. Went home with my machine the next morning June 24 - Started my night time breathing treatments, must be for consecutive days prior to surgery. Insurance confirmed their requirements had been met still waiting for approval tho July 5 - OMG MOMENT I'm approved July 11 - Prep Session July 28 - Surgery date. I'll be sitting proudly on the losers bench Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Prep session is when you and a small group meet at the hospital and the doc or his RN, the dietitian and nutrition give you information. And you basically talk for 2 hours about the process and what to expect and how to make your weight loss journey successful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No I did not have to do an endoscopy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm glad this helped you Stacy Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I seem to. E having the same issue I'm two moths out and I can eat quite a bit of food. I think I have to constantly remind myself to slow down and allow my stomach to send messages to my brain saying that's enough and not eat until I feel full Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone. So it's been almost two months since my VSG and I've lost 40 pounds. I hit a stall around the two week mark which stayed for about 3 weeks. Maybe I shouldn't call it a stall since during that time I lost inches but not weight. Anyway I'm curious to know how much can you eat in one sitting particularly and how long has it. Even since your surgery? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey ppl I was sleeved on July 28 and wanted to know could I join your group. I'm interested in knowing how other ppl who were sleeved around the same time are doing with their progress. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's been a week since my surgery and my progress has been great. However whenever I go out to the walk my heart starts racing and I have shortness of breath and I sweat a lot. My doctors office says it's because I need to get in all my Proteins and liquids so I've been doing that but I'm still have this problem. Has anyone else experienced shortness of breath or a racing heartbeat and how long did it last? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So my paperwork was submitted on 6/20/16 and I'm super nervous that my insurance provider hasn't come through. Plus my insurance provider says it could take up to 30 days. Ugh, I've been so frustrated. Particularly since I've been reading a few of the threads and everyone has been getting approved super fast. I've been calling everyday for updates. But I keep thinking to myself (warning, it about to get spiritual) God wouldn't have put this idea in my head if He didn't think I could be successful. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone. So I'm 4 days post op and I've been very sleepy which wouldn't be a problem but now I've been having headaches. I'm curious to know has anyone else been experiencing the same? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Called my doc. I've started drinking more Water at least 40oz and I'm getting in my Protein about 65oz and the headaches are gone Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hydration and Protein are equally important Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

my doctor gave me grits, eggs and puréed fish in the hospital Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I cut out any obvious sugars and caffeine months ago my BP when I was in the hospital was 130/76. Always along those lines. Now I'm starting to have blurry vision when I'm moving around the house and headaches. Although watered down G2 seems to help with the headaches. I'm a little worried, no one ever talked about this stuff Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I do eat broth but I'll try the electrolytes Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone my surgery is July 28th and it's almost here. I have to be honest I'm getting a bit nervous. Does anyone else have a July 28th surgery date? Is it starting to feel real for you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg I'm July 28 CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I started my process May 23. I stressed to the team how I wanted it done before school started up and they totally got it done. I'm being sleeved July 28 would have been sooner but I had to use the CPAP machine for 30 consecutive days. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 295 and I choose sleeve because it seemed less invasive. Nothing had to be rearranged they're only taking so thing out. You also have dumping syndrome. With any WLS its possible but it's extremely common in a Bypass Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My doctor's office emailed it to me when they scheduled my surgery date Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I agree Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. I thought they were mistaken when I first saw it. I was so use to hearing about liquid diets. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@AvaFern I could not agree more. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey do I have any July 28th surgery buddies out there? I'm starting to get very nervous. Everything is happening so fast. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App