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Hi all,

My name is Dana. I am new to this forum. I just started my precertification process for my surgery. It takes 6 months so I am looking to have surgery in Dec/Jan. I am looking forward to the journey.

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Welcome! So exciting.

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Thank you! I am looking for lots of support because my family does not know I am having it. They have flipped out when I have mentioned it. I work at the hospital I am having the surgery and there are many folks there that have had it.

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Welcome! I'm currently doing the six month diet program as well. Time will fly! Make sure to browse the different forums here. They are packed with lots of good info.

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Welcome dbritt! My precert was 12 months! It seemed to take forever!!! Waiting to get the final ins approval next week. Im hoping for a June 14 surgery. This forum is AWESOME and will answer all your questions. Welcome again!!!

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Welcome!! We will be here to support you all the way!! Good luck with your pre-cert!!

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Welcome Dana!! Yes, you will find LOTS of info on here. Good luck with everything. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, because i'm sure it will def be answered here! (or if you need to vent) lol!!

Good luck!

Annemarie

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Welcome, Dana! Congrats on starting this journey. Six months seems like a long time, but it gives you a chance to do all your research and be sure your head and heart are ready for this journey! :)

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Thanks!

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Welcome to VST.... it's a great journey you have started. The changes we make to our habits, our brain and the way we live makes more of a difference than you can anticipate. The best thing you can do it start working on everything now while in the pre-approval process.

I was self pay so I learned on the fly.... now I help others that want to lose weight. I'm hoping on a new career in the near future. Let me know if I can be of assistance. Sykpe, Facebook, vst or phone. Let me know.

Brook

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I'm new here too..... just had my first visit to the surgeon. My insurance doesn't require the 6 month precertification, but I am certain it will be a journey!

My surgeon is out of Wellseley Newton hospital in the Boston area and he has a good strong background in sleeve surgery. I met with a nutritionist and psychiatrist as well as the surgeon. They asked me to lose 5 pounds (that seemed like a small amount of weight to lose) in the next month, keep a food journal, cut out soda completely, exercise 20-30 minutes a day and attend at least 2 more group meetings. I have another appointment on June 1st and I was told that if I do well, they will set a date. Very excited!!

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Hello to all the new people and good luck on your journey!!

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