STL sleeve scheduled 9/25

[JessLS99 26]

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!!!

Thanks so much! Sent you a private message.

[greensleeve 457]

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!

Good luck to you. I had a really bad experience with his office staff and decided to change hospitals. If the staff are rude to you don't take it personally, that's how they are to everyone.

I know a lot of people had a great experience and hopefully you will too.

[MizzouGirl 148]

FYI-I didn't receive your private message you indicated you were sending. Agree that some of the staff weren't too friendly or helpful but most were awesome. I think they recently hired more people so hopefully that helped as I think they are really busy.

[JessLS99 26]

FYI-I didn't receive your private message you indicated you were sending. Agree that some of the staff weren't too friendly or helpful but most were awesome. I think they recently hired more people so hopefully that helped as I think they are really busy.

I tried to send another message and still don't see it under my conversations tab. Guess the iphone version is kinda buggy. Got my insurance approval today from the insurance company directly. Haven't heard anything from Dr. Minkin's office yet and will cut them some slack for a day or two before I get annoyed with them not calling me. Hope this all goes smoothly!

[Pretty_In_Purple 112]

I'm an hour and 15 minutes from STL in Sullivan, MO.

[greensleeve 457]

I tried to send another message and still don't see it under my conversations tab. Guess the iphone version is kinda buggy. Got my insurance approval today from the insurance company directly. Haven't heard anything from Dr. Minkin's office yet and will cut them some slack for a day or two before I get annoyed with them not calling me. Hope this all goes smoothly!

How did it go with Dr Minkin?

[JessLS99 26]

How did it go with Dr Minkin?

They ended up wanting the actual letter with my approval on it. When they hadn't received it 2 days after I received my copy at home, I faxed it in and they called me back to schedule the same day. Scheduled for April 9. Can't wait to get this going!

[greensleeve 457]

They ended up wanting the actual letter with my approval on it. When they hadn't received it 2 days after I received my copy at home, I faxed it in and they called me back to schedule the same day. Scheduled for April 9. Can't wait to get this going!

Good for you! Good luck!!!!

[SpecialNewMe 38]

I am wondering the same thing too SweetSophia. I have been to the seminar, gotten the green light from my insurance compamy, met with the dietician, psychologist and nurse. This Friday on 4/4 I have my first appointment with Dr. Morales. So glad my insurance didn't require the six month diet because I am ready to get this done! Just wondering how long I have to wait after I see Dr. Morales before my surgery is scheduled.

[greensleeve 457]

Anyone want to meet up in person? I posted on the other thread, we could go to like bread co and all order Soup. And then only drink the broth.

[SpecialNewMe 38]

I'm game. I live in OFallon. Anyone out my way?

[Sofficial 162]

If it's not too late I would like to go.