Newbie on the path to a new beginning!

[lynndtt 21]

Well, found out today I do have sleep apnea. To most people this would be bad news but I needed it for insurance to pay. Psych appt. Thursday and Nut appt. July 3rd then we can submit to insurance. Surgeon said looks like August if all goes well. Surgeon wants me to quit smoking for 6 weeks, I already wanted to quit and I don't smoke much anyway but what a great incentive. She said they screen for thc before surgery too. I have wanted to quit and this is making me so I'm happy. I guess smoking is really bad when your healing and can cause complications.

[dfeickert25 35]

Hey my drs apt went well and I'm planning on having my surgery in October

[ladybug's journey 24]

Great to hear David!

Good luck Lynn on quitting smoking! I know it can be hard but it's worth it!!

[dfeickert25 35]

Thank you

[bereal 2]

Hey everyone I'm David and I am new to the site and I have my first constellation with my dr this Thursday and I have already done the psych portion and the nurt seminars and I'm ready for this journey

Welcome David! Also a newbie and just finished my first visit week before last. Can't wait to get my actual date but in the meanwhile I will stay on the forum and get as prepared as possible. Let us know your date when you get it so we can stay supportive of one another.

[Mrswynter22 38]

Hello all my name is Tina, I am also a newbie to this site. I have been searching and at first I wanted to get the lap band. When I had my psych appointment he asked what I was getting and I told him he said to go back and do some more research because people are having problems with the lap band. So I did research and came to the conclusion that I want the sleeve. It does not require me to go back and forth to the doctor for refills and the success rate is high. I do have a set date for 7/31

[ladybug's journey 24]

That's great Tina! I'm still waiting for my insurance but am soaking up all the info I can while I prepare

[dfeickert25 35]

Hey I just went to my psychologist and they sent the report to my dr and I also had the nurtition seminars done and my blood work was amazed that they took 6vials of blood

[ladybug's journey 24]

That's awesome....you must be close to getting your surgery date?

[dfeickert25 35]

Yes I am now I have everything done now it's to wait for the drs office to send in the paper work to the ins company bcbswny

[bereal 2]

That's so awesome! Keep us posted with your date...

[dfeickert25 35]

I sure will let everyone know when I know

[buckeye_girl40 203]

First welcome everyone!!!! You've come to the right place for support. It wasn't that long ago that I was a newbie on here looking for support and answers to my questions. Good luck on your journeys..... don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you feel it's a dumb question. I was sleeved November 30, 2012 and am down 87.8 lbs including pre op diet.... love , love my sleeve!! Again , good luck and God Bless !!!!

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[ambervsg2013 23]

Welcome all you newbies. I'm preop as well, but I have been on the forum for awhile. Just so you know, a lot of us have second Facebook accounts just for weight loss support. If you create one, look me up!! My username is amberVSG2013.

[ladybug's journey 24]

First welcome everyone!!!! You've come to the right place for support. It wasn't that long ago that I was a newbie on here looking for support and answers to my questions. Good luck on your journeys..... don't be afraid to ask questions' date=' even if you feel it's a dumb question. I was sleeved November 30, 2012 and am down 87.8 lbs including pre op diet.... love , love my sleeve!! Again , good luck and God Bless !!!!

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Thank you!!! I can't wait to be on the other side but am SO VERY grateful for those there now who help the rest of us!