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Hi @chasinglife. I'm looking at a surgery date of end of May or June 2nd. I start my 1st of 2 classes on Wed. Most of my pre-op tests are next week. Getting so anxious to get this party started.

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I had to go to an education class, see the dietitian, have an upper gi, do the 6 month supervised diet and have a psych evaluation. I've done everything except for the psych evaluation and finally the 6 month. I'm so excited, but nervous at the same

@chasinglife I have met with my Nutritionist, had my Psych evaluation, and met with my Bariatrician. Next Wed. I have my sleep study, metabolism test, electrocardiogram, lab work, and on Thurs. my upper GI which I am doing unsedated!! Then have my PT on May 5th and my last class on May 10th.

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Wow! are you saying your surgery is scheduled for Thursday? That's exciting!

@@Changed2016 I just read you too are self-pay! I can not seem to get a straight answer from them! I am schedule for Thursday. I'm so upset. I was suppose to leave Miami Beach where I live today for pre-op!


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Brand new to the site but am preop and will have surgery at mayo. Dr Bowers as well. Last classes next Month. Do we have a one on one with the nutritionist before surgery? I am local too.

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@@CrazyHeart14 welcome! I would think the answer to your question is yes.....but I'm not going through mayo so I can't be sure. I'm going through St. Vincent's and we do. Good luck in your journey!

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@@CrazyHeart14 Yes, that is part of the work up!

I had surgery 10 days ago at mayo with Dr. Elli.

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@@Ruth1ess thanks! How are you doing? Also how long did they have you do the preop liquid diet? Does it depend on Dr or person? I have seen it all over the place.

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Both, I think. If you have a belly at all, they'll probably want you to do the pre-op. I did two weeks of nothing but Opti-fast shakes. It can be more or less at their choosing.

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Anyone have Dr. Baptista in JAX??

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How's everyone doing here in jax?

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How's everyone doing here in jax?

Hey there! I was just approved but now have to wait for a heart procedure before I can set a date. So hopefully soon. Really want to get it done before my kids go back to school in Aug.

How about you?

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Oh great!!! I am on my 6 month of weigh in. I will be complete June 22nd. I still need to get an upper GI and have my final appointment with my surgeon. I am getting excited. Feels like I have been waiting for a long time. Keep me updated on your surgery date!

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Oh great!!! I am on my 6 month of weigh in. I will be complete June 22nd. I still need to get an upper GI and have my final appointment with my surgeon. I am getting excited. Feels like I have been waiting for a long time. Keep me updated on your surgery date!

You are close! My heart ablation is July 11th and appt to be cleared Aug 8th. So if all goes well surgery should be about 2 weeks from that. Insurance called today and said my approval is good for 1 year. So that is a relief too. That's next May!

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