medicblue13 0 Posted September 10, 2014 Marietta Ohio. Hoping for a December date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbw1220 58 Posted September 23, 2014 Cleveland here too! My out of pocket expenses were going to be crazy with Cleveland Clinic so i chose to do my WLS at St. Vincent Charity hospital. No complaints there, everything has gone smooth and the team is great. I just finished most of my pre op appointments it feels good to be this far along. I have two more nutritionist appointments... last one should be October 3rd! I do need to check with tge office but I don't have a surgery date yet, anyone know how long it usually takes to get a surgery date after ins approval? And when did you start your 2wk pre-op liquid diet? I like to be prepared lol... Just trying to figure out a timelineI'm with st vincent as well!!! My last pre op appointment will be on October 13. We're pretty much on the same timeline! Will you be at support group tomorrow? Hey Lulabelle! Sorry I just noticed this. I was not able to make the last support group meeting at St vincent but I will be there this week! Hope to see you there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbw1220 58 Posted October 13, 2014 Just got approved for surgery! ! My date is Nov 3rd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gahannagal 31 Posted October 13, 2014 Columbus area! Surgery was August 27 with Dr. Marcus Miller at Mt. Carmel Hospital. To all of you coming up on Surgery dates. Wishing you a wonderful journey! I am thrilled with mine so far. There are things I am learning and going through. Wouldn't change a thing. Very Happy with my choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicoleSW 78 Posted October 13, 2014 Mine is November 6th with Dr. Nirav Rana at Riverside! I'm finally over my initial, "Oh crap," feeling and I'm just ready for the 6th to get here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassyd1999 23 Posted October 13, 2014 Congratulations@@NicoleSW and@@nbw1220 on your approval...best decision ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicoleSW 78 Posted October 13, 2014 Thanks!!! I'm ready to start my new, healthier life! Just not looking forward to the preop diet. ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwunderle 25 Posted October 14, 2014 Yes. I am in the Akron area. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenn B. 4 Posted October 14, 2014 I'm in groveport Ohio and pre surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzdee 9 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Hi I live in Cleveland I'm waiting on approval from my insurance company. I have a Cleveland clinic doctor Edited October 14, 2014 by mzdee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwunderle 25 Posted October 14, 2014 MZ-good luck. The waiting can be difficult. Hang in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randaross 6 Posted October 15, 2014 Had mine done at riverside also, August 19th with Dr. Sonnestine. Love the program!!! It's work but it's all worth it so far at 2 months out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicoleSW 78 Posted October 15, 2014 Had mine done at riverside also, August 19th with Dr. Sonnestine. Love the program!!! It's work but it's all worth it so far at 2 months out. Yay!! Another Riverside person! It is an amazing program!! I feel so supported and they really make sure we are prepared. I'm terrified and excited right now lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassyd1999 23 Posted October 21, 2014 SassyD-I'm in the Akron/Canton area too...I wish I could find an in person support group there. Let me know if you hear of anything...No support grps that I know of in this area but ....hey we can encourage each other!!! We live so close. have a great day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites