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I'm so happy, I just had to share and you were so kind. I decided to put my sister first, I missed her double hip replacements this summer and her husband's funeral all because my surgery was scheduled. Well this is her first holidays alone. My son is taking me to see her and he and his kids will stay a few days. Then on the 15th he'll come pick me up. I was on the phone telling my sister that and that it was about time she came first. At the same time the Dr's office called. Surgery is on for February 1st!!!! Everything is coming together perfect! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Well, December 14th was a bust. Got to the hospital,(1 hour 15 minutes away) got in the hospital gown, waited til surgery time, and THEN the hospital told the Dr that there were no beds! He was as upset as I was. So home again I went....... now I don't know when it will be. [emoji20] Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Mines on the 14th. I'm so super excited. Been on liquids for about a week. My dr doesn't require that long but I don't want any problems. Tomorrow is water day then surgery. Woo hoo!!! I'm sooo happy for you as well. Good luck to you!!!

There is such a thing and some of the new fangled ones I hear even keep track of your weight and what you've lost or gained. [emoji38] Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

All these things written are of interest to me. Me sleeve is scheduled for December 14th, I'm 64 and have a difibrillator. My lupus has damaged my heart. So I hope in to my cardiologist every 3 months to have my defibrillator checked and to see my Dr. Then yearly for the nuclear stress test, echo, and the rest. All my specialists as well as my PCP feel this needs to be done as an emergency for my health. I didn't know Medicare would pay or I would have looked into it earlier. But here I am now. Ready, most definitely willing, and very eager! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I had to do one when they originally scheduled my sleeve in August. Ended up with hernia repair instead. It was MASSIVE, 1/3 of my stomach was in my chest. My sleeve is now rescheduled for December 14th. So I imagine a few days before I'll have to go get another covid test. The coordinator schedules it. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm December 14th. I've been waiting and waiting since July 2021. My insurance just had tons of hoops. I am soooo excited! I wish everyone well. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm in California, my date is also 12/14! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations. I'm envious. Mine is the 14th of December but I started this journey in July 2021, so any extra days is a loooonnnng wait you'll do well. I haven't had this surgery before but I've had 36 surgeries and so I don't really get nervous anymore. I just can't wait! You're so close to a new life in a new body! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I know it will be!!! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Been waiting since July 2021. My date for the sleeve is December 14th 2022. I am so thrilled! And ready. I've lost 40 lbs in that time. It seems sizable to some but not near enough for my health. That's why the sleeve. And I have so much support, and so much encouragement. It makes me feel very special. Anybody else out there in december??? Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes it is. It's been since June of 2021 I've been waiting and jumping thru the hoops. It was very disappointing in August that it wasn't done but necessary. So I've just been trying to be patient. Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm so ready for this. I was scheduled for August 16th for the sleeve but when they got in there the Dr found a massive haital hernia. So it took priority and now it's almost healed. They said November surgery. Just called the Dr's office and they said they'll have the scheduler get hold of me. Yay!!! Sent from my SM-S901U using BariatricPal mobile app

My name is Michelle, I've been on this journey the past 13months. Been geared up for it before then just didn't realize it was an insurance possibility. I'm so excited that I'm finally going g to be able to enjoy life again without worry. My family is very supportive and that makes this so much easier. Been on pre op vitamin regimine for over a week now. I know this isn't going to be a snap but it feels like it will be Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm sorry you had to deal with that. I'm glad you found a better replacement Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

It was a lot better. But still a disappointment it wasn't taken care of years ago. I knew I had it but was told by the Dr I saw about it , yes you have a haital hernia but your just FAT, and not worth my time! Then he left. So I never checked on it again. But such no is life..... I got it taken care of and the Dr was kind to me. Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

Sorry it took so long to answer. I had to get it first. My hernia was HUGE!!!!! 1/3 of my stomach was up in the esophagus! The doctor said he could have stuck his fist up inside instead of a thumb. So it's going to take 3 months to completely heal so I don't have problems later. Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey what do you do when you wake up and you didn't get sleeve but got bad hernia repaired? It was such a let down. I now have to wait 3 months. I know they had to do it but, I've wanted this so long, it really hurt..... Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

Is that at Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center? That's where I'm going. In fountain Valley. Never been there before this. But I really like what I see in my Dr and staff. My insurance group sent me there. I was just happy they'd pay. I've been wanting this for years but didn't think it a possibility. I'm so incredibly thankful! Good luck! Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have Blue Shield my surgery was approved a week after PC Dr submitted. They have a lot of things they want you to complete but all in all I feel more prepared because of all the meetings (virtual) I attended. I learned a lot and am as ready as one can get (I think)! Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats! I get my sleeve on the 16th. 2 days!!! I wish you well with this one. Where in California? I'm here also. Live in Los Angeles but getting my surgery done in fountain Valley it's a long drive but worth it! I really like my dr. And my surgery coordinator.....The Best ever! She's made me feel so good about doing this. This medical group is great. And the hospital staff I've talked with are too! Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

I've waited for 13 months for this. Phew! I thought it would never get here. I've been going thru all the requirements of my insurance(and they were a lot which is why so long) but it's finally gotten here! Yours will too! And I will be so excited for you, too! Good luck. It'll be here before you know it. My sister has helped me count the days. [emoji23] Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Shannon I'm Michelle, I can address one of your concerns. 1. Constipation. In a group session they recommended a tea called Smooth Move. It helps they say. You can buy it on Amazon. They have it in several flavors. I'm getting some because I don't need that problem either. 2. I also have a problem with kidney stones. So I just plan on sipping away all day every day. I don't think There's any other way. Good luck! I get my sleeve in 2 days on the 16th. And I can't wait for a new lease on life either!!! Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm taking BariMelts. I really like them. Sent from my SM-A135U using BariatricPal mobile app