My First Post

[Crooker 20]

This is my first post to this forum although I have been lurking here for about nine months. I decided to join this group today and tell you my story.

I started my "sleeve" journey in April, 2012. My insurance company requires six months of a supervised weight loss program with my PCP and a psych evaluation. I attended a bariatric surgery information seminar in May, 2012. I met with the surgeon three times and had two appointments with the dietician at the hospital. I also had a scope of my stomach and esophagus, blood tests, EKG, and a sleep study.

My PCP submitted all the paper work to the hospital where I am having surgery. It has been one week since everything was mailed in for approval and today (Oct. 22, 2012) I received the acceptance from my insurance company and notification that my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 5.

I have to begin my Pre-op diet this week--Protein drinks, yogurt and a small salad are allowed on my diet.

I am happy to be here and looking forward to a new beginning...

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Congratulations!! Fellow November sleever! I'm on the 6th. Good luck!!

[bandalyons83 46]

I am on nov 6th too. Good luck with your surgery!

[Robbino 32]

Glad you posted! There's a tremendous amount of support on this forum, as I'm sure you've seen. Good luck on your journey, and keep

Us updated on your progress!

[AStephenson 159]

You've gone through a lot of hoops, but so happy for you that your insurance is going to help. Mine doesn't cover bariatric ANYTHING so I will be self pay and headed to Mexico! Best of luck to you!!

[FDclerical 318]

This is my first post to this forum although I have been lurking here for about nine months. I decided to join this group today and tell you my story.

I started my "sleeve" journey in April' date=' 2012. My insurance company requires six months of a supervised weight loss program with my PCP and a psych evaluation. I attended a bariatric surgery information seminar in May, 2012. I met with the surgeon three times and had two appointments with the dietician at the hospital. I also had a scope of my stomach and esophagus, blood tests, EKG, and a sleep study.

My PCP submitted all the paper work to the hospital where I am having surgery. It has been one week since everything was mailed in for approval and today (Oct. 22, 2012) I received the acceptance from my insurance company and notification that my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 5.

I have to begin my Pre-op diet this week--Protein drinks, yogurt and a small salad are allowed on my diet.

I am happy to be here and looking forward to a new beginning...[/quote']

Congrats!!!!! Its a great feeling!! U are getting sleeved on my birthday and I am only one day after you!!! Pre op diet starts this Saturday! !! My diet is similar to yours we can do this! !! Good luck in your journey! !!!

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[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

Congrats! And very lucky you to have insurance coverage. Good healthy choice you have made for yourself and happy journey to you

[atigerinthesky 17]

Congrats! And Good Luck on your new adventure!

[Guelia1279 10]

Congratulations and good luck.. There are definitely a lot of us that can be supportive and try to help u get through this. :-) I'm waiting to have my surgery which is not til January.

[steelergirl 135]

I am sleeved on the 7th!!!so exited

[keda 56]

This is my first post to this forum although I have been lurking here for about nine months. I decided to join this group today and tell you my story.

I started my "sleeve" journey in April' date=' 2012. My insurance company requires six months of a supervised weight loss program with my PCP and a psych evaluation. I attended a bariatric surgery information seminar in May, 2012. I met with the surgeon three times and had two appointments with the dietician at the hospital. I also had a scope of my stomach and esophagus, blood tests, EKG, and a sleep study.

My PCP submitted all the paper work to the hospital where I am having surgery. It has been one week since everything was mailed in for approval and today (Oct. 22, 2012) I received the acceptance from my insurance company and notification that my surgery is scheduled for Nov. 5.

I have to begin my Pre-op diet this week--Protein drinks, yogurt and a small salad are allowed on my diet.

I am happy to be here and looking forward to a new beginning...[/quote']

Congrats!

[mlkthomas 28]

Congrats!! It's a journey but well worth it!!

[sandy knudsen 14]

How exciting! I am scheduled for Nov 5 also. Very excited for my new journey. Wishing all of you a speedy recovery!!