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You should also ask the surgeon for a referral for another bariatric surgeon who will accept your preop records. Chances are he knows who his peers are. Might even be within the same hospital system. I would also imagine the prerequisites you have are made up of part insurance requirements and part surgeons program requirements. So in theory if you are doing things that meet your insurance requirements then transitioning to a new surgeons program should be smooth enough. Good luck and don't stop fighting for your needs. Shit happens and this won't be your first or last hill!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

He's my doctor!! I'm scheduled for August 3rd. My brother did his sleeve with him and results were great. His staff and program are top notch and he's a great guy. So far preop I'm feeling good about things. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the same position. I'm having surgery 8/3. Planning to go back to work, but from home, that Monday 8/8. And I'm going to be putting my time off request in tomorrow or Tuesday. I'm thinking of just not giving a reason and saying I'm taking a long weekend. But perhaps I'll go with the it's for surgery without the details. Feeling torn on the way to go Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just got my date scheduled today. August 3rd!! I need to have a pcp visit blood work and an ekg. I start my 2 week liquid diet July 20th. I am super exited and reading everything here, watching YouTube videos and scanning Instagram and everything I can right now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have my best friends birthday -going out to the city 10 days before. And then my hubbys birthday the night before. All happening during my 2 week liquid diet. For me those are important events I'd normally have food be a must have or important part of the day. Since I know my priority is my health right now I'm taking precautions. I'm actually more nervous about the friends birthday outing since she doesn't know I'm having surgery. But I plan to bring a bottle with a premix Protein drink in my purse and sip on that and get a light soup and salad no dressing or extras and just slowly pick at that. I will avoid alcohol though since that's a big no no for my liver. God I hope my willpower is as brave as my words. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good job on fighting for it. I have BCBS IL and don't have a 6month wait, nothing. So was surprised that you were facing this. Glad you got it all squared away. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all! Had my first consult 5/16 and my psych and dietician appointments today. Took a few weeks because I just got married on 5/29 and came back from our honeymoon So now I have an EGD throat test next Monday and I'm starting too feel all my anxiety over the Surgery/lifestyle changes coming up. I know it's what I want and need in my life. Just looking to hear some words from the wise community. Also curious what did you do to prepare yourself in the weeks leading up?? Like I am required to do a 2 week liquid diet to shrink my liver for easier surgery. But I'm also buying some recommended books about eating habits. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App