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I called the surgery center at the beginning of January and met with the surgeon in early February. I finished the four monthly stupid insurance required nutrition classes ("did you know french fries are unhealthy???") a few weeks ago and I still don't have a date for my surgery. All elective surgeries were on hold until April due to COVID so everyone whose surgery was cancelled or delayed has to be scheduled first.

I had lost 39 lbs but then I got scared that my BMI would go too low if my surgery was going to be not for a few more months so when I visited my family I threw a few food funerals and gained 3 lbs and now I'm so angry at myself. I'm back on track now, but the weight isn't coming off.

The surgery center isn't answering my questions at all at this point and I'm so frustrated. I know they're understaffed, and when the admin has called me back she's been so apologetic and so nice and helpful. I don't want to start over again, and everyone has been so nice and helpful at every interaction, it's just that I feel like I have so many unanswered questions and I want to just do this already!

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It sort of reminds me of signing up for college classes. The hoops you go through to get signed up, financing, acquiring books, etc is often more difficult than the classes themselves. Makes you sort of wonder if they make it hard on purpose sometimes. Obviously they don’t but it is a necessary part of the process. Just keep pushing forward and know that it will all be worth it in the end.

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Hang in there! And maybe call them and let them know you will take any cancellation spot that comes available and you can be ready within 24hrs [if that is doable for you]...If they sense your dedication, maybe get you scheduled quicker? It will happen! 😊

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I am working on my clearances to have a DS. It will take me until July 13 to finish all of them due to waiting times for appointments. From what I understand, It will be August 27 or later before I can be placed on the surgery list at the University of Chicago with Dr. Alverdy. I am feeling anticipation.

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On 6/18/2021 at 4:56 PM, Luna Girl said:

Hang in there! And maybe call them and let them know you will take any cancellation spot that comes available and you can be ready within 24hrs [if that is doable for you]...If they sense your dedication, maybe get you scheduled quicker? It will happen! 😊

I can't get on a waiting list because it will take a month for the insurance to approve me. And there's still the two week shrink the liver diet, too. Plus I have to be off birth control for 6 weeks I think.

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Aww I’m so sorry, I COMPLETELY understand how you feel. Your feelings are valid.

Just give yourself some grace and understand that they need to tend to others right now AND will get to you in due time.

I just made the call last week. My initial 1st appointment with the Surgeon will be in 2 months from now. I feel inpatient and ready to do surgery RIGHT NOW BUT, I gotta wait.

Time flies, we WILL get surgery SOON, no worries. Sending you TONS of positive vibes your way.

Keep yourself occupied in a positive way. This too shall pass. 😊

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