Sleeve Surgery Scheduled Feb. 13, 2018

[lmal 1]

New to the forum. Anybody else scheduled for surgery on February 13, 2018?

Or has anybody else had surgery at Alabama Weight Loss Center???

[ShimmyShade 93]

Still waiting for my date, but sounds like a perfect valentines day gift to yourself!! I'm so excited for you and I hope for the best!

[kakatlady612 1,053]

inal there's a February 14th thread on here, you might make some friends there also.

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[lucylu1313 38]

Mines will be on valentines day !!!

[Rosie15 9]

Mine is also February 14th

[NSmith123 2]

I'm new how long is the whole process ?

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[kakatlady612 1,053]

Hi@Nsmith. That is good question, will you be self pay, are you doing it with insurance? Most insurance companies come with prerequirements, some surgeon's have theirs also.if you have co morbidities that may help or,hinder you. High BMI that's body mass index, diabetes, sleep apnea those are partially mine. I'm not diabetic but have BMI of over 45 and apnea. I did not have go,to thru,6-12 months weight loss and nutrition tracking but my PCP had sent a letter that I had not been able to lose weight,on my,own. I had a pulmonary,cardiac and psychological consult, had to meet with the hospital bariatric dietician and attend a support group. I've met twice with my surgeon, once each,with his nurse practioner and a Medical assistant. Oh and a EGD, that's a upper GI scope to make sure my esophageal, gastric and small intestines look healthy and clear of any structural abnormalities.If youre trying tonpleases an insurance I'd guess 6 to 78th months but some are faster. We all will,be here to cheer you,on your journey. Welcome again.

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[kakatlady612 1,053]

6 to 7 months not 78, sorry.

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[NSmith123 2]

Insurance I know they have approved me for the first vist I meet with like 5 different people that day

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[kakatlady612 1,053]

Good maybe they'll telescope a lot of yours on one day. Mine were spread,iut,iver a couple months. Hope you don't have BCBS there's a whole group of people on Bariatric Pal ready,to slit somebody's throat there.

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[sleeved2018 7]

I'm scheduled for February 12!

[lmal 1]

Glad to see these comments! I’m getting so excited about the surgery-I had to wait 6 months!

[Rosie15 9]

My surgery is February 14th...looking for a buddy to support each other

[bev1018 6]

Mine is officially set for feb 14th!

[Rosie15 9]

Me too