Richmond Virginia Sleevers Around?

[GeekyGamerGrrl 7]

Hey ya'll!!! I went to my psych evaluation. It went fairly well. Although I have been denied for the time being until I get back into therapy. So I called today and scheduled it with my normal therapist. Once she and I have a mental health schedule down, and I fax it to the psychiatrist at VCU, she will release me for surgery. If only now I could lose these stupid 26 pounds. I keep losing, gaining, losing, gaining. Its an unending battle. I sometimes want to just give up.

[rdoactv 218]

Geeky, u can do it. Have u thought about following the preop diet ti lose the 26#? Wouldnt be easy, but it seems alot of ppl lose on it prior to surgery.

[aug62012 27]

How are all the Felliw Richmonders doing? I am so exited and nervous!!

[rdoactv 218]

Getting there. Im done with everything except the psych test. Had the consult, now just waiting on the doc to call me in for the testing (??). After that we go for ins approval.

[GeekyGamerGrrl 7]

I was talking to my therapist today about that actually. Doing a preop diet. Basically doing high Protein Drinks and whatnot. I guess I will see.

[rdoactv 218]

Took the test yesterday, a joke in mho, its all relative and of course I have food issues duh..look at me. Lol he didnt have one form ready after a week and will mail it to me smh..great. So..waiting on him and my patience is withering.We'll get there eventually.

[Terry H. 196]

Hi all. I'm in Powhatan about 30 miles west of Richmond. I had the sleeve done October 10, 2011 with Dr. Brengman at St. Mary's. This is certainly becoming a popular surgery!

[aug62012 27]

Terry, it is great to see your post. How had your journey been?

[aug62012 27]

Terry, it is great to see your post. How has your journey been?

[Terry H. 196]

I just posted this weekend about it

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/41353-xpost-1-year-into-the-journey-and-8-months-post-op-long/page__pid__370557#entry370557

[rdoactv 218]

Terry, great journey so far. Congrats. Very inspiring.My paperwork should be submitted by weeks end for approval. Keeping my fingers crossed, and though I should do it more, Im praying really hard.

[aug62012 27]

Terry, I am also having surgery with Dr Brengman, how was your hospital experience with him and St Mary's?

[GeekyGamerGrrl 7]

So just an update. I have lost a total of 16 pounds. Although, I lost the same 8 pounds about 6 times. I am hoping these last 10 pounds come off fast. Thats all thats holding me up from getting the surgery. He wants me at 285. Damn this is hard. Sometimes I really just wanna give up! *frustrated sigh*

[AliciaA122 24]

_{Hi all! I'm in Powhatan too and see Dr. Elliott. Haven't had surgery yet but am hoping I will next month or September. I have seen the nutritionist and had my psych eval. I have my last doctor's visit in my 6 month doctor supervised weight loss plan on Tuesday! After that all of my information can be sent to my insurance company for approval. Fingers crossed! I haven't been told about any other testing or other requirements, so I'm guessing that will happen after approval.}

[AliciaA122 24]

Welcome all. Nice to see there are several of us in the area. Im going to Dr. Elliott with HCA. I have psych, manometry and 24HR PH 6/4 and Nut 5/29. Then to be sent for approval. Hopefully we all get on the loser bench soon.

RDO- I have a question, if you see this. The manometry and 24 hr pH test, are those requirements for your insurance or Dr. Elliott? I haven't heard anything about them.