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Anyone from Brooklyn, NY Pre-Op/Post-Op? Im in the pre-pre stage...

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1SlimSistah2    61

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Hi, I joined this sight 9 days ago & I'm blown away at the amount of information.

Just looking to find people in my neck of the urban landscape to share & support in real time.

I have my psych clearance

Blood work

Pulmonary is 7/10

Cardiologist 7/22

Gastro 7/31

Waiting on sleep study & PCP's 5yr report on my weight history & medications.

I'm 5'6 285 I've gained since I started last Wednesday...nerves or Tom...

Thanks everyone for your support. I have two weeks vacay 8/18-8/31 & would love to have it scheduled for then.

My coverage doesn't require 6 months supervised nutritional counseling. So thankful for empire BCBS!

What a wonderful life...

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Welcome! Where are you?

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ShaSha82    2

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Wow! That's awesome! I live in Brooklyn as well. I am in the very beginning of my process. I have a consultation appt on August 6th with Dr. Gorecki. I have NYS Medicaid/Amerigroup so I'm wondering how long it will be before I'm approved. I know there is a process required by the insurance company, I'm just praying.

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TerriJ    12

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Hi, I'm at pretty much the same stage as you. I have all my 1st specialist appointments over the next couple of weeks. I have to have my surgery done before the end of August because my insurance changes on Sept 1. Good luck on your journey and keep us updated!!!

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1SlimSistah2    61

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I live in Crown Heights. I'm having my surgery at The Brooklyn Weight Loss Center at Brooklyn Hospital. Dr. Jun Levine.

My blood work revealed I have H. pylori which is very nasty stomach bacteria that's hard to get rid of and can cause ulcers...I just got the triple therapy regimen and its 14 days. I have no idea how I contracted this bacteria but I hope it doesn't interfere with my surgery.

I did the Pulmonary PST(sp.) test today and I have a bad chest cold filled with mucous...I hope I passed.

The sleep study is scheduled for 7/20 & I'm on cloud mine. I love sleep. But I snore through two doors...so I'm told...

The H. pylori has me worried...no symptoms...no nothing...pray for me.

After the 14 day treatment I'm re-tested.

Thinking about doing a detox...Dr. Schulz or somebody...after this treatment and prep as if I'm getting surgery in Aug.

I can taste victory...small portions of it...but victory nonetheless!

What a wonderful life...

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1SlimSistah2    61

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Hey VST'ers...

Saw a Pulmonary Specialist and all systems GO!

He was flabbergasted that my cholesterol was 46! He was impressed and said I had the bloodwork of.a 25yr old...

I'm 5'6 281# so I guess that's a shock...I am pre-diabetic but that will be done with as soon as I have surgery.

The sleep Test & Cardiologist are next.

Looking like 8/17-8/31 I may get it done.

So excited and glad I found this forum.

What a wonderful life...

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qnz234    101

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Wow! That's awesome! I live in Brooklyn as well. I am in the very beginning of my process. I have a consultation appt on August 6th with Dr. Gorecki. I have NYS Medicaid/Amerigroup so I'm wondering how long it will be before I'm approved. I know there is a process required by the insurance company, I'm just praying.

Hi! I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Gorecki. he is a good dr. My sis had him 8 yrs ago, which is y i chose him for myself. smooth process. good luck.

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qnz234    101

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Hey VST'ers...

Saw a Pulmonary Specialist and all systems GO!

He was flabbergasted that my cholesterol was 46! He was impressed and said I had the bloodwork of.a 25yr old...

I'm 5'6 281# so I guess that's a shock...I am pre-diabetic but that will be done with as soon as I have surgery.

The sleep Test & Cardiologist are next.

Looking like 8/17-8/31 I may get it done.

So excited and glad I found this forum.

What a wonderful life...

hello...im not in bk, but my surgeon is. im from qnz. welcome and good luck!

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ShaSha82    2

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I heard that Dr. Gorecki was pretty awesome. How long did you have to wait to be approved for surgery? I have NYS Medicaid/Amerigroup so I was wondering how long would the process be.

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qnz234    101

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I heard that Dr. Gorecki was pretty awesome. How long did you have to wait to be approved for surgery? I have NYS Medicaid/Amerigroup so I was wondering how long would the process be.

My sister had him 8 yrs ago and recommended me. the process has been more or less smooth. I got a surgery date on my second visit because I went to about 6 out of my 8 appointments by that time. My surgery hasn't been approved as of yet. But I'm staying prayed up and positive. They submitted Last Tuesday. They said it would take about 9 days. I called back today, it's in nurses review and I can call on Wednesday to see. Since my surgery is next Monday.

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qnz234    101

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I heard that Dr. Gorecki was pretty awesome. How long did you have to wait to be approved for surgery? I have NYS Medicaid/Amerigroup so I was wondering how long would the process be.

Hi. I was approved in about a weeks time. I had my surgery on Monday. I was told everything went perfect. The care I received at New York Methodist was awesome. I will b writing thank you letters and sending cards.

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1SlimSistah2    61

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Congrats on your surgery. How are you feeling? Are you getting your Water intake? Any pain?

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Hi' date=' I joined this sight 9 days ago & I'm blown away at the amount of information.

Just looking to find people in my neck of the urban landscape to share & support in real time.

I have my psych clearance

Blood work

Pulmonary is 7/10

Cardiologist 7/22

Gastro 7/31

Waiting on sleep study & PCP's 5yr report on my weight history & medications.

I'm 5'6 285 I've gained since I started last Wednesday...nerves or Tom...

Thanks everyone for your support. I have two weeks vacay 8/18-8/31 & would love to have it scheduled for then.

My coverage doesn't require 6 months supervised nutritional counseling. So thankful for empire BCBS!

What a wonderful life...[/quote']

Wow lucky you!! I have Empire BCBS and had to do all of that and then some. Guess it's because of the plan my employer picked. All in all I can't complain. The six months have prepared me for this. Surgery is Aug 1, God willing!!

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Hi. I was approved in about a weeks time. I had my surgery on Monday. I was told everything went perfect. The care I received at New York Methodist was awesome. I will b writing thank you letters and sending cards.

HOW WAS YOUR SURGERY? Mine will be at Methodist also with Gorecki!!! He has an amazing. Reputation!!

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qnz234    101

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HOW WAS YOUR SURGERY? Mine will be at Methodist also with Gorecki!!! He has an amazing. Reputation!!

It went well. He said everything was perfect. Everything up to now has been normal. U will enjoy ur stay, no matter what pain or whatever u are in.

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