Hello from Arizona

[knitandpurlsue 0]

Hello from Arizona,

I have been fighting fat and dieting all of my life. Am morbidly obese right now and also have some health issues. After much thought and reading in this forum, I have made the decision to go forward. My date is Nov. 5 and I start on the pre-op diet on Oct. 22.

With continued readings and discussions, I will be as successful as many members. I am getting nervous. :regular_smile: Just made the pre-admission appointments for the work-up.

What a great help this forum has been.........Thanks Sue

[AvondaleGirl 0]

yay! I am from AZ also! I am just starting the process and have my consult next week. Who is doing your surgery? Hopefully we can keep eachother updated. I also am looking for a walking buddy if you live close. I live in Avondale. Thanks!

[DallySioux 0]

Hi, I'm from Tucson and just had my first consultation and am getting ready to set my date. I'm nervous too, but most of all excited!.

[Rdy4ANewLife 3]

Hello:teeth_smile:, Just thought I would post to this and say that I am in Tucson, Arizona and have met with my surgeon and now i'm waiting on them to Send a referral for a Psych Eval. (Per Insurance request) They said it would take a week for the referral to be sent and it has been a month now.:smile: My Surgeon is Dr. Monash. I am a military wife, so im going through TriWest Insurance, They have already approved me and everything for the surgery, just waiting on the Psych Eval!!! And boy am I ready!! Its so nice to see other people close to me on the forums!! I wish the best for all of you!! Maybe we can get together and have a great support group!!

[KatienCo 0]

Good Luck to you - I am sure your weight loss will be a success! Please keep us posted! I am also in Arizona and trying to go thru with the procedure by the end of the year, as I have met my deductible & would like to get it done. Good Luck to you!

[knitandpurlsue 0]

Hi My Doctor is Dr. Swartz- in the same practice as yours. Are you going to their support group in Oct or Nov ?

It is so good to find others from this area. Sue

[Rdy4ANewLife 3]

Hi My Doctor is Dr. Swartz- in the same practice as yours. Are you going to their support group in Oct or Nov ?

It is so good to find others from this area. Sue

Well I have called them several times and asked them if they have sent off my referral and they said I should hear something by now, but I still havent. It's getting quite frustrating!!!! They havent told me anything about going to any support groups or anything yet. Maybe they will once I get my Psych Eval!! Let's Hope!!