sifford1 27 Posted November 13, 2013 Hay just got sleeved three weeks ago in spokane wa!!! Any one else in my area need a buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katt1584 46 Posted December 12, 2013 Im in Boise! My documents just went to insurance and im waiting on approval! Shocked to see someone in idaho on here....ive met people who think idaho is in Canada haha. Seems no ones ever heard of us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibelieveinme 0 Posted December 12, 2013 I'm in Idaho too will have surgery next month! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katt1584 46 Posted December 12, 2013 Are you starting to get nervous? Im finding that im getting really nervous about complications the closer I get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindymaried 145 Posted December 12, 2013 I live in Lewiston Idaho. Got sleeved in post falls at end of july. I have lost 65lbs!!! 1 finallyfree101 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibelieveinme 0 Posted December 13, 2013 I am trying not to spend much time thinking about it! Keeping busy and praying for a very smooth recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottalose100 16 Posted December 23, 2013 I'm in Boise. I'm just now exploring wls and am getting more serious by the day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katt1584 46 Posted December 24, 2013 Gottalose...what have you done so far? I would recommend one of st. Lukes bariatric seminars. They do them at the st lukes down town and in meridian. I learned a lot, you get to hear about the surgery from the surgeons who perform them. Also you fill out your information right there at the seminar and the next day they are verifying your benefits and starting you on the process of insurance and preop appointments. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katt1584 46 Posted December 24, 2013 Gottalose...what have you done so far? I would recommend one of st. Lukes bariatric seminars. They do them at the st lukes down town and in meridian. I learned a lot, you get to hear about the surgery from the surgeons who perform them. Also you fill out your information right there at the seminar and the next day they are verifying your benefits and starting you on the process of insurance and preop appointments. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gottalose100 16 Posted December 24, 2013 I think that is what I'm going to do. I want to attend and learn more. I'm at about 75% decision wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Japangirl 2 Posted January 15, 2014 I am from Meridian and currently in Japan working. I will be having the sleeve done in Korea on 3 Feb. I will be back in Idaho in June & plan to following up with a bariatric doctor, I just don't know who yet. It's great to see Idaho on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pianoguy 2 Posted January 31, 2014 Just did my seminar and met with surgeon this week. I have to do 6 months weight monitoring at my Dr's before my sleeve. Considering St. Lukes, but not positive. I may interview more surgeons as this is a life time investment and change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katt1584 46 Posted February 4, 2014 Pianoguy, I would really recommend St Lukes..I am a week away from surgery and the support system and entire program have been a great asset. I attended a preop class which let me know what to expect- ive attended support groups-ive met with a very helpful nutritionist who as part of my surgery cost I get to see 3 more times after surgery. The insurance specialist for the bariatric surgeons really goes above and beyond to help you through that process. Its also considered a center of excellence which some insurance companies require. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeriSunshine 0 Posted May 12, 2016 I'm from Cd'A too. 2 weeks post op. Had surgery in Spokane. Struggling with not keeping food or Water in. Anyone go to the support group at Deconess Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
