Idonails74 18 Posted March 17, 2015 Hello.... I am 41 and almost done with the process.... Can't wait to see when I can get sleeved Dr. Johnson at Highland Hospital is my surgeon . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbly_d 11 Posted April 10, 2015 Hi Idonails74, I am also going through the process at Highland, but with Dr. O'Malley. Do you have a surgery date yet? I get sleeved on May 1st! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idonails74 18 Posted April 10, 2015 Hello !! I wish I did .... I am almost there ... I have my one on one with the nutritionist Monday ....am finished with all of my other appointments. I am having it with Dr. Johnson . How long was your process ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbly_d 11 Posted April 11, 2015 Hi! I attended the information seminar on November 17th and had my surgical consult with Dr. O'Malley on March 26th which was also the day I received my surgery date and insurance approval. All in all about 4 1/2 months plus a month until my surgery date. He could've gotten me in the first week in April but you have to be off BC for 4 weeks. I am sooooooo excited! How has the process been for you this far?? Who is your nutritionist? Diana Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idonails74 18 Posted April 11, 2015 The process has been so smooth ..... Went to the seminar on Feb 16th . My nutritionist is Sandy Jolley . I have done the nutrition seminar and now have my one on one with her Monday . How many visits with the nutritionist did you do?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbly_d 11 Posted April 11, 2015 I had two one on ones with the nutritionist. The first she said to keep doing what I'm doing but to increase Protein. The second appointment was literally 10 minutes long. She said my journal looked great, my weight was exactly the same (my bmi is just over 40 so I was advised not to lose along the way for insurance), and she sent me on my way with Protein samples. After that, as soon as all of your other paperwork is in they should call to schedule your consult with Dr. Johnson and set a surgery date. And then it all gets very very real!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idonails74 18 Posted April 11, 2015 Hi Diana .... That's great !! I have lost 10 lbs since my nutrition seminar a month ago .... But my BMI is at 45 . I have kept a good journal as well . I am so excited for what is ahead for us where in Rochester are you ?? I am in Irondequoit . Btw .... My name is Jennifer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idonails74 18 Posted April 11, 2015 Did you lose any weight between your seminar And first one on one ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbly_d 11 Posted April 11, 2015 I'm Diana and I live in the North Winton Village! I did not lose any weight. In fact my first few interactions with the center kind of discouraged me. I had a referral from the pcp yet when they called to confirm my attendance at the seminar the receptionist made a remark about not thinking I'd get very far bc my BMI was just over 40. I then had a similar experience at my first weigh in at the group nutritionist appt. The nutritionist asked what insurance I had when she calculated my BMI and then with a smirk made this comment about having my work cut out for me. I made sure that my weight stayed the same between weigh ins just to ensure that I'd have a BMI over 40 for insurance approval. It wasn't until my appt with the PA who ordered all my tests and talked about the different procedures that I finally felt like I belonged there and was making the right decision. I guess now that I have a surgery date and approval it's all history And I had already introduced myself haha oops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idonails74 18 Posted April 11, 2015 I am so glad it worked out for you ..... I also found out I have gallstones and will be having my gallbladder removed when I get my surgery done . Thank you for replying to my original post .... It is nice to have somebody local to chat with about their experience ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moneyme 3 Posted April 11, 2015 I had my surgery January 19 with O'Malley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idonails74 18 Posted April 11, 2015 Moneyme ..... How was your experience ? How long did your process take ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbly_d 11 Posted April 11, 2015 Hi Moneyme, I too would love to hear about your experience! Jennifer, so sorry to hear about the gallbladder. At least they can do both at once. My GB was fine but they did find some signs of fatty liver which was really a wake up call about the silent effects that obesity has. I am glad we can share this experience as you said!! I have only told a very tight knit circle of people and while they are all very supportive, I'm sure they're sick of me talking about it Have either of you been to the MONARCH support group at Highland? I know it's open to both pre and post op patients, but I have yet to check it out. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idonails74 18 Posted April 11, 2015 I have never been to MONARCH sounds like a great idea if you have a small support system . My family is very supportive ... I have only told them and 2 very close friends . I choose to keep it that way that is why I am glad I found this app. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bubbly_d 11 Posted April 13, 2015 This app has been so great! I kept my support system small on purpose and I look forward to letting people wonder as I start dropping lbs as silly as that sounds! I may check out MONARCH post-op depending on how I am feeling along the way. I look forward to hearing how your nutritionist appointment goes! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites