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@@shaylady08 most don't get along with her, I've even raised my voice at her over the phone. She's not everyone's cup of tea but don't let that discourage you. You only see her once or twice throughout this whole journey

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@@Alfred Day what classes are you talking about ?Will they give you dates on when to go or are you talking about the support classes ?Please inform me .

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@@Alfred Day What classes did you have to do. My husband and I have our 4 hour orientation on 10/20 in Richmond.

When did you start your process?

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There are a total of four classes on Wednesday afternoons you have to complete in order to get approved for the surgery. They're from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

I started at the beginning of August, but was traveling at the end of the month for work, so I had to complete the last two classes in September. I will say the classes were very helpful in getting me mentally prepared for what I'm going to have to do.

Also don't forget you have to attend at least one Support group on the first Wednesday at 6:30.

This may be because I'm a restarter (started the process once but didn't follow through) but it was my understanding everyone had to complete the classes. I could be wrong.

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They're regular meetings held on Wednesday afternoons. I scheduled them through the office.

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@@Alfred Day is your surgery scheduled?

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Not yet. I don't have my appointment with Dr. Baggs until the 21st of October. I don't even have a goal weight set, but I'm losing weight anyway. Hopefully, he'll say what I've lost is sufficient and we can schedule it then.

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How soon after your case manager appointment was surgery scheduled???

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Not everyone has to do the classes. Anyone who re-starts the program after a break has to do them, and they sometimes recommend them if people are struggling to lose weight pre-op or struggling with a particular aspects of lifestyle change. I didn't have to do them, but I heard that they were very helpful. My surgery was scheduled for a month after my case manager appt (for me, surgery was almost exactly two months after orientation - I had gastric sleeve with Dr. Mostaedi on 10/5).

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I had my appt with dr baggs yesterday. I am less than 5 lbs from my goal weight but the psych spots are booked through November. I have to call on Friday for an appointment in December or to see if they've had any cancellations. Crazy they have 4 surgeons but only one psych and case manager.

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