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I'm having my surgery in March. All I have left is the therapist visit, dietician visit, EKG, and UGI!!!! I'm so excited and I can't wait!!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I am going to having my surgery this spring. I am looking for a mentor/buddy in Virginia that is going through this process about the same time as me. I feel I would do so much better if I had a buddy to help me through this!!

I have already met my six month minimum requirement for insurance. I also have all my other required appointments scheduled. My question is, I started my 6 month journey at 259 pounds (BMI of 49.1), the lowest I ever got in that 6 months was 251. I have always fluctuated between 255-257. I have never gone over the 259 that I started this journey at. I'm worried that insurance won't approve me if I can't lose more weight. I have been on a very strict diet and going to the gym every other day meeting with a trainer. My body just won't lose the weight. Will insurance still approve me even if I haven't lost a substantial amount of weight? PLEASE HELP!!!

I am scheduled to have my UGI (barium swallow study) February 20th. I am so nervous about the mixture that you have to drink. I have a weak stomach and am nervous about the chalky drink. Please help me with how to get this stuff down!!!!

I will be having my psychotherapy visit soon. What does this visit include? What will they discuss and talk about? I've never done anything like this before?

Awesome! Dr. Lucktong is a great surgeon and came highly recommended! You and me are on the same track for getting our surgeries! Lauren is trying to get all of my things completed by March too! The only two things I have left are my Psych Eval and the one hour dietician appt which I'm having done in mid February so she is hoping to send to my insurance company then and hopefully will get approval and surgery some time in March! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That's awesome!!!! I'm so excited for this!!! I'm hoping to get it done before my husband goes back to work. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I had my consultation!! Dr. Lucktong will be doing my surgery. I've already met my 6 month required. All I have left to do is the therapist, dietician, EKG, and the UGI (swallow study). We are going to try to get everything done before March. Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I'm on my way there now!!!! I'm excited!!! Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I will be having my surgery at Roanoke Memorial as well. I have my initial consultation tomorrow Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Oh ok cool Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I haven't been able to select my doctor yet. I go for my initial consultation the 24th Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

That's awesome!! Who did your surgery? Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

Where did you have your surgery Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App

I have my initial consult on January 24th. I had to go to an informational session prior to getting my consult scheduled. Luckily with my insurance I only have to do a 6 month supervised diet and exercise program. I have been seeing a weight loss physician for 8 months and thankfully my insurance will back date the past 6 months for me. All i have left to do is see a dietician and a psychotherapist and I am done with my qualifications! I am so excited to starts this journey. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I am currently 29 years old, been married for 10 years, and have 1 beautiful daughter. I weight 260 pounds and I'm ready to be able to run and enjoy my daughter without being out of breath.

I have struggled with my weight my whole life. Im 29 and weigh 255 pounds. I have finally scheduled my informational session for bariatric surgery in January. From there I will get a consult with a surgeon. I am having to follow steps in order to get my insurance to pay for the surgery. I'm stuck between Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass. What is everyone's opinion on the two? What are some things that can help me through this process?