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Well...I will know more by Thursday at 11am. Waiting is killing me :(

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I'm a doctor at Kaiser not a nurse. I haven't done the sleeve yet because they changed my meds and I'm losing weight. Wanted to give it a couple of months to see if the weight would come off on its own. I was a 10 until they put me on these meds and nothing worked so I decided to try the sleeve. Now that I'm off the meds I'm hoping!!

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I find it interesting that as a Doctor at Kaiser you can get the sleeve done. I am a PO employee based in the Ohio region and was told I don't meet the BMI requirement for recommendation of surgery.

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Lol you and I were in the same class!! Ill send ya an email later

Well....seen Irani today and my surgery is Monday the 25th!!! I only have to do one week liquid per op diet. Can't believe I now have a date. And it's the day after my birthday! What an awesome birthday gift....healthier future!!!!

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Maharet, that's a shame you don't meet the requirements. My BMI more than meets the requirements, I have knee replacements and high blood pressure so I'm eligible, just scared to do it!

,kndi, Yeah for you, keep me posted how it goes

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Maharet' date=' that's a shame you don't meet the requirements. My BMI more than meets the requirements, I have knee replacements and high blood pressure so I'm eligible, just scared to do it!

,kndi, Yeah for you, keep me posted how it goes[/quote']

Thank you outrigger....I will update as I move along :)

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Well....seen Irani today and my surgery is Monday the 25th!!! I only have to do one week liquid per op diet. Can't believe I now have a date. And it's the day after my birthday! What an awesome birthday gift....healthier future!!!!

Why the almost 3 week delay? Was that the first available?

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I have a surgery date with Irani for 3/27. I'd love to keep up with you guys and hear about the hospital etc.

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You guys will have to tell me all about it.i pushed my surgery off til May so you two will be old pros by then

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You guys will have to tell me all about it.i pushed my surgery off til May so you two will be old pros by then

Lets hope!!

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Why the almost 3 week delay? Was that the first available?

He is booked up till then. I don't have to start my pre op until the 18th so I can actually get myself mentally ready. I started a "to do" list last night and there is enough to keep me busy. I could not sleep at all last night!

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I have a surgery date with Irani for 3/27. I'd love to keep up with you guys and hear about the hospital etc.

Will keep you posted....

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He is booked up till then. I don't have to start my pre op until the 18th so I can actually get myself mentally ready. I started a "to do" list last night and there is enough to keep me busy. I could not sleep at all last night!

Wow so exciting !!! Congrats ;) my appt is the 12 I hope he doesn't push me out til march.

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Surgery went great' date=' I had to do 2 wks liquid diet pre op, which sucks. But worth it . After my first visit with him it took 6 months to have surgery, because of my insurance . They required a 6 month weight loss first with my primary care dr & a full medical evaluation with specialist .[/quote']

How long was your hospital stay and how was the hospital? Im nervous because I live in Morro Bay and its a looooong drive. Just dont know how much time I'll have between surgery and a 3 hour drive home.

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