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I have finally made up my mind on getting wls, an i am excited. I have my first appointment on August 6, an I'm a little scared an anxious at the same time. I'm with UHC an they have restrictions that I have to comply with, but they do cover it! Yay! Any input will help ;)

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Congrats on your decision! I am pre-op, surgery scheduled for 9/11. I, too, am nervous and anxious, but when I have any concerns at all I turn to the wonderful people on this forum. If not for VST I'd be a wreck with wonder and worry of what's to come. So my best advice would be to take advantage of all of the knowledge and experience you'll find here! Good luck on your journey :)

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Sorry it took so long to reply, I'm at wrk an not allowed to have phone here. Congratulations on ur upcoming surgery, I no ur excited. It's good to no that someone else is using the same place. I was a little worried, especially when the lady that callede today had an attitude. R u getting sleeve or bypass? Also what insurance do u have an what were all ur requirements?

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hello and welcome. I am pre-op as well. I dont have a surgery date yet. My insurance company (magnacare) requires a 6 month diet. So check with your insurance company on the specific requirements. You can see the test i have had to do so far at the bottom . I still have to see the pulmonologist as well. Good luck to you!

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I am waiting on approval from UHC, I've done all of the preop stuff now just waiting on them. I am excited and hope everything gets approved. Hang in there, it's a long journey.

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Congrats on your decision! I am pre-op' date=' surgery scheduled for 9/11. I, too, am nervous and anxious, but when I have any concerns at all I turn to the wonderful people on this forum. If not for VST I'd be a wreck with wonder and worry of what's to come. So my best advice would be to take advantage of all of the knowledge and experience you'll find here! Good luck on your journey :)[/quote']

My surgery i s 9/11 also. My edg is today at 11:30

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My date hasn't been set yet either... Been gettin all of the Pre- Op stuff done since about May.

Heart Dr. has cleared

Lung Dr. has cleared

sleep Apnea has cleared

Primary Dr. has cleared

My form with previous diets I've tried has been sent- cleared

And I'm goin for my Psych Eval 7/31

After they get the clearance from the Psych Eval

They will set my appt and a couple weeks before surgery ill have an endoscopy done and start liquid diet.

Praying THE DAY is real soon.

Good Luck to everyone!

Tc's Ready!

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Wow all of u are really on top of it! I'm jus goin in for first visit an haven't started anything. I do no that being with UHC I have the restrictions as follows:

* bmi of 40+. Or a bmi over 35 with at least 2 morbid disabilities.

* 5 year physician documented paperwork/notes for being overweight.

* psych eval

* 6 month supervised diet program

Feels like it will take forever ;$

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I am also pre-op and can't wait for surgery. I have been through all the testing and more testing on top of that. Lol. I have my last test, EDG, on August 2nd. My surgery is supposed to be August 6th or 7th. I will know for sure Monday. Make sure and utilize this forum. I have learned so much from it and people are very willing to help with questions or just to tell their story. Best wishes!

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My surgery i s 9/11 also. My edg is today at 11:30

Hope your EGD went well! What are you doing to prep for surgery? Anything yet? I feel like I'm starting to freak out a little about not having enough time to prepare!

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Sorry it took so long to reply' date=' I'm at wrk an not allowed to have phone here. Congratulations on ur upcoming surgery, I no ur excited. It's good to no that someone else is using the same place. I was a little worried, especially when the lady that callede today had an attitude. R u getting sleeve or bypass? Also what insurance do u have an what were all ur requirements?[/quote']

I'm having the sleeve. My insurance is BCBS TRS Active Care. My requirements were very minimal, one visit each to nutritionist and psych (both of which were scheduled through TLC) and an EGD. Also had to meet BMI/co-morbidity minimums.

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CONGRATS!! I have UHC too but i'm not required to do the 6 month supervised diet (THANK GOD)!! I'm just starting my appointments but I plan to have them all complete by the time I see my nut on 8/30....GOOD LUCK!!

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Welcome.. I have UHC as well.. I am still preop.. Just waiting on my actual surgery date to be scheduled... It's been a long time coming.. I hope all goes well for you and the whole process is smooth..

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I had to do 6 months as well. The first 3 months felt like forever, then after month 3, time flew by. My first appt was 2/24 and my surgery is 8/6. I used the time to help prepare myself mentally and read as much as I could.

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