STL sleeve scheduled 9/25

[RickMG 18]

Hey everyone. I got sleeved Sept. 25, 2013 by Dr. Morales at DePaul. I have had absolutely no trouble or pain ever (I'm wondering if he really did the operation). I've lost only a total of about 35 pounds and that includes 10 pounds lost before but I am a grazer (just figured that out as I wasn't before). I need to stop it.

I feel so much better than I did before and even though I've lost more weight before, I never could keep it off so that's why I finally went this route. I haven't really exercised much other than a little walking as I'm too tired after work to do anything else. My new years resolution is to start walking the mall again. Used to do 4 miles a day when I lost the weight the last time and want to get back into the routine, it's just that first step.

Anyway, anyone going to the SSM New Years party on the 15th at DePaul the weight loss institute is putting on? I'll be there. Hope to see some of the forum members.

Rick

[Sofficial 162]

Hey Rick

Yes I will be there. This is the first semester in a while that had my Wednesdays free, so I will definitely be there. I am actually looking forward to meeting sleevers in person lol.

Congrats on your weight loss, don't feel bad about loosing slow because you're LOSING and not gaining. I'm excited for you!

[RickMG 18]

Thank you and look forward to meeting you.

Hey Rick

Yes I will be there. This is the first semester in a while that had my Wednesdays free, so I will definitely be there. I am actually looking forward to meeting sleevers in person lol.

Congrats on your weight loss, don't feel bad about loosing slow because you're LOSING and not gaining. I'm excited for you!

[greensleeve 457]

I am switching over to DePaul after a horrendous experience at Des Peres. I'm glad to see so many people are having good experiences!

[Sofficial 162]

For any Dr. Morales patients. How fast did the process go to get your surgery date after meeting with him and what steps did you have to take? Because I'm looking through this green binder and according to the checklist it looks like they're gonna put me on the liquid diet before my insurance request and that can't be right. I must be reading into it wrong.

[doneganregime1 43]

Wow glad I found this thread. I was with ssm and switched to bjc bc of my job. I get sleeved tomorrow. Went through entire process with ssm tho and it didn't take long to get done. 6-7 months. Surgery tomorrow with Barnes west county.

[greensleeve 457]

Six to seven months? Why so long?

[doneganregime1 43]

Mandatory 6 months of dietician visits!

[greensleeve 457]

Screw that. If they make everyone do that I'll go elsewhere.

[lrs 33]

Sweetsophia, It took 4 months from first seminar to surgery. My insurance did not require a 6 month diet first. I had a very quick and easy time of time. surgery was Aug 21, 13, I have lost 54 lbs and at a stand still now. Have been since Thanksgiving but I am not giving up and the Hair loss. Be glad when that stops and starts growing again. Good luck.

Edited January 24, 2014 by lrs

[ribearty 544]

Screw that. If they make everyone do that I'll go elsewhere.

The 6 month diet, 3 month most times is a requirement by the insurance company to pay for surgery. If they're paying the majority of the bill, you have to do what they say.

[lrs 33]

What are some of the sleevers and the hair loss. I am about bald. When does it stop and when does the hair start growing back?

[Sofficial 162]

I started the process in August. My insurance required me to do a supervised six month diet which ended last week, so now I'm just waiting to hear back from the insurance co.

[JessLS99 26]

I've been going through Dr Minkin at Des Peres. My paperwork should be submitted for insurance approval tomorrow. Excited to get an answer from insurance company and a surgery date. Ready to get on with my life!

[MizzouGirl 148]

I've been going through Dr Minkin at Des Peres. My paperwork should be submitted for insurance approval tomorrow. Excited to get an answer from insurance company and a surgery date. Ready to get on with my life!

Congrats and best wishes to you. Having this surgery was the best thing I've ever done!!! Dr. Minkin was not my surgeon but he was the doctor on duty the weekend after my surgery so I met with him a couple times while in the hospital and really liked him. I've heard lots of great things about him. If you have any questions about the experience in Des Peres hospital or questions in general let me know. Good luck!!!