Jumped through the last hoop!

[highdesertblue 70]

Whew! I just got back from Phoenix and I got my nutrition consult, and psych eval finished. Now, I should hear back from the surgeon's office next week to schedule the pre-op. I am so relieved. It is a three hour drive each way, and the nutritionist was nice enough to fit me in after hours so that I wouldn't have to come back for an extra trip. I've ordered the Bariatric Advantage Protein Powder that my surgeon prefers for the two week pre-op diet. I found it online at BariatricFoodSource.com at the best price. I'm finally allowing myself to get excited since I've had some real highs and lows on my journey so far!

[della street 213]

@@highdesertblue Who are you seeing in Phoenix? I'm having surgery at Scottsdale Healthcare...

Oh duh -- I see on your profile, Hilario Juarez -- St. Luke's, right?

Edited January 16, 2015 by della street

[highdesertblue 70]

Della Street, When is your surgery? If you haven't had your psych eval, or nutrition consult, I really liked the psychologist, Dr. Olin, and the nutritionist Michelle Berman. They regularly work with bariatric patients.Dr. Olin is in Tempe, and Michelle is in Mesa.

[della street 213]

@@highdesertblue RNY Jan. 29th -- at Scottsdale Healthcare, the nutritionist works for them, so that's really convenient. They have a psychologist that consults w/them, so saw him in their office. Almost a "one-stop-shop", lol -- I'm getting really nervous, but super-excited too! I've heard really good things about your surgeon, he's been doing this a long time --

Edited January 16, 2015 by della street

[highdesertblue 70]

Della, I am so excited for you! I hope you let me know how things go for you!

[carolvalen 24]

Doctor Juarez was my surgeon. Good down to earth. also got the drink from them. It was to thick for me. I ended up buying a Protein powder from the health food store. I couldn't keep drinking the bariatic advantage. It was like cake batter.

P.s. I love St. Lukes. It may be an older facility but the staff are amazing. They took excellent care of me and still do. I get phone calls from my nurse checking on me. Good luck your in good hands.

Edited January 20, 2015 by carolvalen

[highdesertblue 70]

I got my insurance approval! The office is supposed to call and schedule my pre-op in the next few days!