Help - I'm just a beginner

[blev 58]

Hello everyone I have my first meeting with my doctor on Feb 1 my insurance company had approved for my sleeve surgery current weigh 296 bmi 45 5"10. What was your timeline how quick did you get sleeved. I'm ready to live again. Struggled with weight after having my 2 kids - depo provera shot I gained like 20 lbs - then I had a full hysterectomy - gained more - then the anti depression pills - gained more - soo you can see I am quite excited - plus I am 47 and looking forward to a New Me ????????????

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[trekker954 421]

There are insurance requirements as well as surgeon may want certain tests and or clearances. For insurance most want either 3 or 6 month consecutive monthly physician diet and 2 year history of being obese. Then psychology eval, egd scope to start.

If self pay most requirements seem to be waived.

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[sleevinpops 303]

Welcome aboard Blev! It all depends on your insurance, but usually 3-6 consecutive months of supervised. Nutritionist, exercise and psych visits are part of it. Good luck on your journey, take the time to get your mind, body and soul ready for the change...it will be here before you know it!

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[blev 58]

Welcome aboard Blev! It all depends on your insurance, but usually 3-6 consecutive months of supervised. Nutritionist, exercise and psych visits are part of it. Good luck on your journey, take the time to get your mind, body and soul ready for the change...it will be here before you know it!

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Thank you sooo much soooo ready

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[blev 58]

There are insurance requirements as well as surgeon may want certain tests and or clearances. For insurance most want either 3 or 6 month consecutive monthly physician diet and 2 year history of being obese. Then psychology eval, egd scope to start.

If self pay most requirements seem to be waived.

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Thank you - I hope I fit in the waivers category but if not still OK I also have about 14 years of history with my doc dealing with my weight

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[vegas_mimi 23]

And depends on insurance because uhc with me i have no wait time all i had to do was alot of test and provide 5 years of me being overweight. Took me 2 weeks to do all my test and i will be getting my durgery date on my follow up on feb 16th

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[blev 58]

And depends on insurance because uhc with me i have no wait time all i had to do was alot of test and provide 5 years of me being overweight. Took me 2 weeks to do all my test and i will be getting my durgery date on my follow up on feb 16th

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Wow thank you - all of this info is really encouraging ???? My doctor has prescribed phentetmine several times over the years and I am also a Veteran diagnose with depression so I hope my first visit will be able to include all this info????????

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[mylighthouse 782]

Hello Blev

I started out at over 300 lbs, I was 300 on the day of surgery. I am 45, so you and I are about the same age.

I also had a hysterectomy and gained a lot of weight after that. And I am bipolar and the meds really attributed to even more weight gain.

So I just wanted to say "hi" and that I was excited like you are! Congratulations on making the decision to have the sleeve surgery. My only regret is that I didn't do mine sooner!

[blev 58]

Hello Blev

I started out at over 300 lbs, I was 300 on the day of surgery. I am 45, so you and I are about the same age.

I also had a hysterectomy and gained a lot of weight after that. And I am bipolar and the meds really attributed to even more weight gain.

So I just wanted to say "hi" and that I was excited like you are! Congratulations on making the decision to have the sleeve surgery. My only regret is that I didn't do mine sooner!

Thank you ???????????????? ???????????????? me too

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[sleevinpops 303]

And depends on insurance because uhc with me i have no wait time all i had to do was alot of test and provide 5 years of me being overweight. Took me 2 weeks to do all my test and i will be getting my durgery date on my follow up on feb 16th

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Wow thank you - all of this info is really encouraging My doctor has prescribed phentetmine several times over the years and I am also a Veteran diagnose with depression so I hope my first visit will be able to include all this info

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Thank you for your service!

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[blev 58]

And depends on insurance because uhc with me i have no wait time all i had to do was alot of test and provide 5 years of me being overweight. Took me 2 weeks to do all my test and i will be getting my durgery date on my follow up on feb 16th

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Wow thank you - all of this info is really encouraging My doctor has prescribed phentetmine several times over the years and I am also a Veteran diagnose with depression so I hope my first visit will be able to include all this info

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Thank you for your service!

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Thank you - I loved serving our country deploying etc took a toll on my mind and body have a wonderful family now you guys????????

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