I have a date

oufanindallas
on 6/24/14 10:02 am - Little Elm, TX
VSG on 07/07/14

Ok, so what has been a roller coaster ride is finally coming to an end.  I was wanting to have the sleeve done, insurance only covers RNY.  Go through all the hoops for insurance approval (dietian, dr. recommendation, psych eval) waiting to see the surgeon for final consultation, get a pink slip only 60 more days of insurance.  Start the fast track process and get in to see the surgeon.  Talk to insurance and it could take up to 30 days for approval, by this time, I don't have 30 days.  Talk to dr. office, they ask if I've ever had indigestion, I say yes, they say I can probably have the sleeve done because you more than likely have a hiatal hernia but I need an EGD.  Have EGD on Friday (6/20) doc says yep, have a big one.  Having sleeve done on 7/7, my very last day of insurance without having to go on COBRA.  Doing their pre-op diet liquid breakfast and lunch and 5oz lean protein and 2 cups non-starchy veggies for dinner.  So far so good, already dropped 2 lbs.  Cannot wait to start my new life in less than 2 weeks.

Gwen M.
on 6/24/14 11:32 am
VSG on 03/13/14

Congrats!

VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)

Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170

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mswatts
on 6/24/14 12:09 pm

Wowwww you've been busy congrats it will all be worth it in the end so happy you got your date before the insurance ends good luck on your journey. 

Ready to live my life

        

MayPenGirl
on 6/24/14 11:37 pm - Atlanta, GA
VSG on 04/03/13

Congrats on getting a date.  Especially with everything else you have going on. 

        

 Surgery date - 04/03/13; Goal date - 11/10/13 (I reached goal in 31 weeks & 4 days)

Highest weight 261  SW 258  GW 150   M1 -26  M2 -14  M3 -10  M4 -12  M5 -13  M6 -12  M7 -11  M8 -10  In maintenance since November 2013  HT- 5'6"  

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