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[Erica M Porter 2]

Greetings! I am new to this site and find it really helpful. I have been overweight pretty much my whole adult life. I currently weigh 340 pounds. I have tried several diets over the years lost weight and then I would gain it back. I have 5 kids and a husband and I feel like I can barely keep up with them. It's not fair to me or them. I put everything and everyone before myself. I decided I was ready for change. I started this process back in June of 2014 I was going thru a Bariatric program at The Ohio State Wexner Center in Columbus Ohio. I finished the program. Psych Eval, 6 month supervised diet, etc. I made it to the end submitted the paperwork only to be told that the insurance company (united health care) was no longer accepted there

United Health Care only allows you to see a select few dr's I was so heartbroken to come all that way and to be turned down. I kept pushing and finally in April was told that Mount Carmel West in Columbus had a Dr. I could go to. So fast forward today. My surgery date is November 4! I am nervous and excited.

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[runsforcookies 4]

I guess everyone knows my name now, lol ><

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[The Candidate 3,215]

Welcome! I know how heartbreaking it must have been to get all the way through your program, only to have the surgery blocked at the end. I'm so happy you're back on track now and even have a surgery date! Congrats.

Yes, it is time that you put yourself and your health first for once. But in the end the results will be a benefit to both you and your family. You'll find an abundance of support and advice here in the meantime. So make yourself at home.

Best of luck!

[glitter eyes 1,398]

Welcome!! Good luck on your surgery.

[newmebithebypass 713]

wow good luck hon i also have uhc and made sure the place i chose was accepted are you on the liquid diet yet

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Welcome and congratulations on persevering.

My surgery was delayed due to some financing issues which was aggravating, but ultimately, it was for the best because I was super prepared and ready to get it over with by the time my date arrived.

November will be here before you know it.

Best of luck with your surgery and keep us posted.

[runsforcookies 4]

@Skepchik actually my surgeon doesn't require a pre op diet except for 12pm the day before surgery Clear Liquids only then after 12 am nother. food or drink.

*nothing

[runsforcookies 4]

This Friday I am meeting again with my surgeon and I am going to ask a few more questions and one of them will be why he doesnt require a pre op diet for like several days, etc

[The Candidate 3,215]

They're all different. I only had a one day liquid diet.< /p>

[megs2484 3]

Hi Erica,

I am scheduled with Dr. Miller on 11/18. I also have united healthcare but was told in the summer OSU was no longer covered by them. I'm sorry for your hassle, as I almost had the same thing happen. I wish you the best and just want my date to be here asap!