Looking for pre-op friends in FL.

[skc72 138]

I was picked for a pilot program at my work, so I am one of the lucky ones that did not have to do the 6 months of food and diet stuff. All I have had to do is provide the dr.s office with my records and do all the required tests. I know that if I had to do the 6 months of supervised diet that I would have lost some but not enough to be denied. I have a hard time losing when I'm doing everything right.

[ItalianScope 4]

Oh awesome! That's great you don't have to do the 6 month program I have the same issue... every time I really try on a program, I lose 8-10 lbs. I get frustrated and gain it all back and usually more. I already did my sleep apnea study and I have been using a machine. I actually have already been seeing a cardiologist too but am having some trouble with them giving me clearance. They want me to do one more stress test before they give me cardiac clearance but my insurance keeps denying this last test I'm trying to appeal it but we shall see...

[skc72 138]

So glad I don't have to deal with the insurance part of it. I will keep my fingers crossed that they let you get the tests that you need.

[ItalianScope 4]

Yes that would be so nice! Thank you...I hope everything goes through as planned eventually

[Winnax 10]

Hi! I'm in celebration. Just mudding through the list of Drs to see. It's daunting. I'm hoping for May. Sending good thoughts!

[randymcvey 3]

My insurance approved it already. Waiting for Tampa General to give me a date and time for my Revision from vbg to rny.

[skc72 138]

Meeting with the surgeon this Thursday. Hoping to get my date!! All I know they are wanting before hand is an EGD.

[ItalianScope 4]

You have to have your EGD before meeting the surgeon? Or that is what the surgeon will schedule next? Sweet! You are very close! I have my three month visit March 19th...so 3 more months and then hopefully everything gets moving from there All my tests are approved finally! My last test is this Friday and then it's just getting all my paperwork in while I continue my weight loss program I'm excited for you! Can't wait to hear how everything goes for you!! Let me know how you like Dr. Murr! My pulmonary doc said Dr. Murr is absolutely the best out there! So that made me feel great

[skc72 138]

Yes he will schedule my EGD. I'm so looking forward to meeting him. Hoping to get my surgery date thurs too.

[skc72 138]

Met with Dr. Murr this morning, I'm so impressed! He was super nice and straight to the point. I am having my egd done on the 3rd of March. They will schedule surgery after they get the results!! Almost there!!!!

[Sweetz16 0]

Hi!! I'm in Miami! I'm just waiting on insurance approval at this point! :-)

Hi Mis4May,

I am in Miami too, who is your doctor?

[p3aCH3s 17]

I'm in Broward (ft.lauderdale area) started pre-op yesterday. Surgery date 3/25

[ItalianScope 4]

Just got cleared for surgery today! I meet the surgeon on the 23rd and then my scope test. Then everything is ready to submit after my last weight loss appt! I'm excited! Everything is falling into place

[Toni Pfister 13]

In Jacksonville fl

[losing_the_band 133]

Ugh, I'm going to have to jump through hoops to get this revision done! Surgeon says I'm going to need to get a letter of medical necessity from a PCP, problem is that I haven't had a PCP in years. Can anyone recommend a good one that is easy to work with? Prefer Dade/Broward area, but will drive if necessary.