Gastric Sleeve Appointments Overwhelming

[goldenraisin214 142]

Hi Aboutmethistime!

I am self pay, so my process is a little different, but I did an online seminar in mid-October, had my initial appt yesterday, and I have to have 2 other visits (pulmonary function test, and EGD) this month. They told me I will likely have the surgery 6-8 weeks from now, mostly depending on the surgeon's schedule. That's okay with me--worst case scenario, I'll get sleeved around my birthday (2/14). New life, new birth--sounds good! Good luck with all of your appointments--this is going to be great!

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

I started my journey in July 2010 and was sleeved on 3/29/2011. It seemed to take forever for me, but like everyone else has said it is worth the wait.

[2bfit 62]

Hi there!

Well, I started the process in July. I am now 26 days away from being sleeved (12/28/11)! :biggrin5: But there were a ton of appointments to contend with. Hang in there, it is worth it! I have an H M O insurance so I was initially denied and had to appeal a couple of times. Lots of time wasted there. I would have been sleeved already if they had not been trying to deny me at every turn.

I have my final appointment with the surgeon on 12-6-11. I have to weigh in at 214 so wish me luck. For whatever reason the closer I get to this appointment date the hungrier I am getting. Maybe it's just nerves. But I know what's on the line here so I have been keeping myself in check.

Good luck and keep us posted!

Cheri

[Aboutmethistime 1]

I am sure I will feel awesome once the surgery day comes or better yet my approval date!! LOL but hey I guess I can just keep pushing on!! Thanks guys for all the encouragement! You guys are the BEST!!! hope to see most of you all on the LOSERS bench :Banane55: <<<<< I love those banana's LOLOL