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[da50bear 83]

I started my surgery process Sep 18 2014..I had a follow up appointment this morning with the NP. Happy to report that I started this process at 357 pounds. This morning I weighed 348.6.

I have one more appointment next week with my dietitian then they will review my chart and submit for surgery authorization. I have completed all my pre surgery requirements. I am hoping for surgery January 2015..

I am so ready for my healthy life to reapper and to get off all my diabetic. .hypertension and high cholesterol meds.

I read on this forum every day and have learned so much.

Thank you all for sharing your journey

~~Bear

[bgr8now 2]

Hi... I am brand new here also. I start my 12 weeks of education classes nov 3rd and then surgery a couple weeks later... so early 2015. I also a excited, scared and cautious, but grateful for a second chance at life.

[da50bear 83]

Good to meet ya bgr8now..as of now all my thought are positive and so anxiety or nervousness. Maybe we can keep tabs on each other thru this process. Where are you located? Im in California in the Central Valley? Best of luck on the road to a new healthier you

[vmcelroy70611 45]

I just had my consultation today and will meet with the NUT on thursday. They say surgery late december to early January. I'm so impatient and not wanting to wait that long. Ugh!!!

[aznurse4u 17]

Congratulations to all of you! I had my VSG on 8/6/12. My highest weight was around 317. This morning I was 192! I am 6'0" tall. I am so grateful that I was approved by my insurance BCBS for my surgery. Even though I developed complication because of a blood clotting disorder - not from my sleeve, I would totally do it all over again.

Even though I am happy with how I look in cloths now and I am able to buy some really cute one, I have focused on other dislikes now. Flappy belly, flabby thighs, saggy butt, "deflated face" and increased facial wrinkles. But only me and my husband if 24 years sees this part. Because of my clotting disorder plastic surgery is not an option for me.

So just realize that we are always going to focus on our imperfections. Just remember to try and be grateful for losing the weight and to be alive and healthier!

Best wishes to each and everyone of you!

Xoxo

[da50bear 83]

Exciting news..after 3 days of which i have received news from my dr office that my insurance company has authorized my surgery. Now im just waiting for the scheduler to call and set up the date and time..

[chrissy84 0]

I am new here also. I have done most of my pre-op requirements. Working on losing the final 5 lbs required to get surgery date. I meet with my surgeon 11/13 and am confident I will be ready to schedule surgery by then. Hoping for a date sometime in December. This site is a Godsend to learn so much.