June 20th Sleeve Buddies?

FitFLTeacher · May 11, 2017

My journey has been quicker than most. I made the decision to have sleeve surgery about a month ago. Then I found out that my insurance clearly excludes bariatric surgery. I was devistated, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Because I am self pay, I can have surgery sooner! As a teacher, the summers are really the only time I can have major surgery. Is anyone scheduled for June??

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sassperillo · May 14, 2017

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for June 9th - I am also self- paying although I will be traveling to Mexico for surgery. This has been a fast process for me too. Where do you live? How old are you?

Beth373 · May 15, 2017

My husband had the sleeve last year in June (2016) and I think I will be having mine the last week of June. I am also a teacher. I started the process in August. I meet with the surgeon on friday to do the final step. I think then they submit the final request to my insurance after this last meeting.

FitFLTeacher · May 15, 2017

Hi! My surgery is scheduled for June 9th - I am also self- paying although I will be traveling to Mexico for surgery. This has been a fast process for me too. Where do you live? How old are you?

Hi! I'm in south florida. I'm 42 and have been having trouble losing for the past 10 years. My husband had a gastric bypass in 2014 and he has done great! I'm so excited, and a little scared, but I know this is the right thing for me [emoji1]

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FitFLTeacher · May 15, 2017

My husband had the sleeve last year in June (2016) and I think I will be having mine the last week of June. I am also a teacher. I started the process in August. I meet with the surgeon on friday to do the final step. I think then they submit the final request to my insurance after this last meeting.

Hi!! I work for a charter school and was super bummed when I found out my insurance excluded bariatric surgery. Luckily, I found a fantastic surgeon that I could afford. Good luck! Hope you can get sleeved this summer. What do you teach?

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