University of Washington Seattle

[MissMellyMell 46]

Hello WLS Buddies and Pals,

Just got scheduled (November 1st) for my surgical assessment. I've heard a little bit about the process, but I'd love to hear from others who have gone through the process for WLS at this hospital.

Just wondering what I should expect over the next few months.

I will be finished with all of my insurance requirements in December, but the hospital says they have their own set of requirements and expectations that I need to complete.

Thanks! ☺

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[Chicken Lady 102]

I was sleeved 7/27/16 at UW. I met the surgeon in February. Started my prerequisite testing in march. Had upper GI, ph & swallow study, EGD & bloodwork. My EGD found h pylori so I had to undergo treatment for that (delayed my surgery by 3 months)

Surgery was 7/27. I checked in that morning, the whole team was GREAT. UW has private rooms. They provide everything you need (even blistex & anti itch lotion if you get itchy)

I spent an extra night (wed to fri) due to nausea.

Post op, every dr visit you see dr (or NP) AND nutritionist. Also, blood work 30 minutes before your post op appointments.

Some people need additional testing - like sleep study, cardiac clearance, or pulmonary clearance.

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[Chicken Lady 102]

Feel free to message me if you'd like more info

HW - 283

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[Niki0525Wilson 28]

hay Seattle pals I'm not having mine at UW but Group Health in Burien WA im pre-op and working on losing 20lbs and the 2 week liquid diet just wanted to say good luck on your journey and let you know that you have some pals in your area who are going through the process for wls

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[MissMellyMell 46]

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Feel free to message me if you'd like more info

HW - 283

SW- 238

CW- ?

Thank you for sharing your story! I'll be in touch soon! ☺

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[MissMellyMell 46]

hay Seattle pals I'm not having mine at UW but Group Health in Burien WA im pre-op and working on losing 20lbs and the 2 week liquid diet just wanted to say good luck on your journey and let you know that you have some pals in your area who are going through the process for wls

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Thank you! ☺ It's so exciting, isn't it?! I have to lose around 20lbs as well. Now that it's been raining, I've been working out in the garage. Good luck to you as well. When is your surgery date?

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[MissMellyMell 46]

*Update! My surgical assessment got moved to tomorrow, 10/19 and I couldn't be more excited! Road trip in the morning, the hospital is 3 hours away!

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[MissMellyMell 46]

** Update!!!

Tomorrow I will be meeting with the Social worker at UW Medicine. I have been so proactive trying to get all of my appointments scheduled and out of the way! This appointment was originally scheduled for December 1st, but I have been calling them like crazy checking for any cancellations, which is always good to do if you want things to move along as quickly as possible!! If all goes as planned, all of my requirements will be completed by the end of November!

☺☺☺ I'm a happy gal!

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[Chicken Lady 102]

Good for you being proactive!

HW - 283

SW- 238

CW- ?

[MissMellyMell 46]

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Good for you being proactive!

HW - 283

SW- 238

CW- ?

Thank you chicken Lady ☺????

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[MissMellyMell 46]

**Update, so I ended up having a very piss poor experience at UW. I found not one, but a few of the staff to have very poor attitudes and I felt I was NOT treated respectfully or with professionalism there.
In January I made the decision to switch hospitals, to Rockwood Bariatric Clinic in Spokane. Wow, what a difference! The folks over at Deaconess actually seem to care about the patient! The only downside is that Molina made me start the whole process over again (and it took another 6 months.) I just got my surgery date for RNY.. October 2nd! I'm glad that I made the decision to switch hospitals, always trust your intuition. Bad vibes and surgery don't mix well.
My surgon at Rockwood is one of the best in the state of Washington!

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