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I went to schedule my surgery today. My current surgeon's earliest surgery appt is August 28th. I really wanted to get this journey started sooner. Her partner could possibly do my sleeve end of June or early July. I've put in a call to see him to discuss this option. I don't really want to change surgeons, but I really don't want to wait 3 more months. Any suggestions or advice? I'm so discouraged right now...

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I totally understand where you're coming from. I started my journey in January and was told I'd have a surgery date in April - May at the latest once all my pre-op requirements and tests were done. Needless to say I was all done by the end of February, but by that time they were booking out to June. I was super discouraged at that point... I had been as mentally prepared as I could be and now I had to wait even longer. After I had a little pity party for myself I thought to myself that I will have this surgery, I'm commited to it and to myself. I refused to let something as trivial as 2 months get me down. At this point I can't afford to have any negativity in my life and that all starts with me. I think ultimately your patience will will be the best thing for you to prepare mentally for the life you'll lead after the fact. Hang in there!!!

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Hey I can completely understand you I started my journey in December and after I did most of the exams they told me they no longer taking my insurance I was discouraged and threw out all the paperwork but then my best friend called me to tell me eh are taking my insurance again. I immediately went and I go to take the paper work for the lady to tell me my insurance is switching and the doctor is not under that insurance so ill need to switch I cried!!! She felt so bad the surgeon coordinator that she called me so many times that day and well I was able to switch to the insurance the surgeon a cents and June 3 rd they call to get approval for surgery this June ! So don't be discouraged stay positive I wanted to get the surgery before the summer but June it is and at least at the end of all this we will all be healthy again!!

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Ladies I agree with you. My date is not until September 23rd. My research and connecting with like minds is keeping me positive while praying for an earlier date.

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You are all right! Patience is definitly a virtue. Somedays I have it, and somedays I don't. I am going to see the other surgeon next week to see if I can get an earlier date. Either way, I'm having this surgery and I'm going to become a healthier me. Good luck to all y'all.

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I went to schedule my surgery today. My current surgeon's earliest surgery appt is August 28th. I really wanted to get this journey started sooner. Her partner could possibly do my sleeve end of June or early July. I've put in a call to see him to discuss this option. I don't really want to change surgeons' date=' but I really don't want to wait 3 more months. Any suggestions or advice? I'm so discouraged right now...[/quote']

I literally started this process two weeks ago. I'm scheduled for surgery June 3. And I still feel like its taking forever! Once you make up your mind it feels like forever to get to what you want. I'm so ready for it, I wish it was tomorrow!!! I don't know how i would be if I had to wait months for my surgery!!! Good luck and keep your eye on the prize!

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