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I just had my first visit last week and I'm scheduled to be sleeved at the end of August. So excited! I was going to use Dr. Pourshojae, but he doesn't do self-pay (because of the BLIS insurance--he isn't certified with them yet), so Dr. Moazzez will do my surgery. I haven't met him yet, but I've heard good things.

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I just had my first visit last week and I'm scheduled to be sleeved at the end of August. So excited! I was going to use Dr. Pourshojae, but he doesn't do self-pay (because of the BLIS insurance--he isn't certified with them yet), so Dr. Moazzez will do my surgery. I haven't met him yet, but I've heard good things.

Awesome congrats! I was self pay too! Well worth every penny!

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Awesome congrats! I was self pay too! Well worth every penny!

I told my husband that it was about the cost of a small car...but I'm paying to lose it, not gain it!

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Hi Everyone,

I'm two weeks out from surgery, had my sleeve done at Fair Oaks Inova with Dr. Halmi. Everything went textbook with the surgery, I was able to go home the next day. Down 24 lbs. as of my check-in this week at Blue Point and starting the mushy foods next week.

I haven't had issues with Water or getting my liquids in, but I am so ready to be done with the Bariatric Advantage shakes. I only made myself sick once by eating too fast.

Can already see a difference in the mirror and excited to get back to a normal routine.

All the pre-op hoops are worth it!

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Checking in to see how is everyone doing .......................I am still counting down to this 6 month wait time is moving fast

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Hit the one month mark over the weekend, still working on the mushy diet for another two weeks. It's interesting to see how conservative BluePoint is compared to some of the other surgeon's menus. I can't imagine eating soft foods only 3 days out from surgery.

Thankful they have us take it nice and slow, the complications that I see people posting are scary.

Anyone planning to attend the Fair Oaks support group on the 21st?

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I plan to be at the support group on the 21st. It will be my first one.

I agree with you about appreciating the slower approach to food. Hopefully it will pay off in a less angry tummy in the long run!

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Hi ladies

So what are some of the items that you are able to eat ?

No I am afraid I will not be able to attend the support group :-)

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I called Bluepoint this week....do they charge any additional membership fees that are out of pocket? I just went to an informational session for a doc that charges a 600 dollar fee for nutritionist etc...

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I hope there aren't any big fees like that! I'm scheduled for my initial consultation there on Tuesday. It's been a couple weeks since I scheduled it and this was the earliest they could get me in. I'm so impatient, this waiting business is driving me crazy already.

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Hi everybody! I am so glad I found this thread. I am still in pre-op stage and Dr. Moazzez will be my sugeon. I had my first appointment with him last month and I really liked him. I am going through all the hoops for the insurance, but luckily it's only 3 months. I have had all the tests done...just waiting on my last nutrician class on 8/20. When I talked to Pam, she thought I would probably have my surgery sometime in September.

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Welcome BeccaE1

I also had thru the hoops for 6 months, finally down 2 months to go woohoooo.

I can say it went by pretty fast last appt is the 1st week in Sept so I am hoping to have a date at least in Sept or beginning Oct.

keep me posted on your journey :-)

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I called Bluepoint this week....do they charge any additional membership fees that are out of pocket? I just went to an informational session for a doc that charges a 600 dollar fee for nutritionist etc...

Will this is what I have paid & will pay

$250.00 for the 1st initial consult

$285.00 if you have to do the 6months which is $57.00 per visit

$300.00 Optifast liquid diet

$86.00 for Vitamins (after surgery)

My insurance covers the rest

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. Are you self pay? I am using Dr Moazzez but have heard great things about Dr. Halmi.

I also had dr. Moazzez...i cant say enough bout him...hes a great doctor. I had mine done at fair oaks on 5/20/14

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I just had my first visit last week and I'm scheduled to be sleeved at the end of August. So excited! I was going to use Dr. Pourshojae, but he doesn't do self-pay (because of the BLIS insurance--he isn't certified with them yet), so Dr. Moazzez will do my surgery. I haven't met him yet, but I've heard good things.

I had surgery with dr. Moazzez 3 months ago, he is fantastic. Truly a great doctor, and even better he actually cares about his patients. Cant say enough about him and his office staff, especially Pam, she is great. They will anwser any questions u have an in an timely manner! Let me know if you have any questions, i am always here for anyone whoever wants to chat or needs support.....andy

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