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    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    06/11/2018
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    Dr. Motamarry
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    Default Got my approval letter!

    Sorry for a whole new post, but I couldn't find the other one. I got my approval letter via email today! I called to make an appointment with the surgeon for my final visit, and they are calling me back to set it up as soon as they get everything from the bariatric center. I am so excited to finally have that approval in my hands!


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Gvn71's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Glenn
    Surgery date
    02/02/2017
    Surgeon
    Dr. Perrillo
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Good luck! Very happy for you!

    I had a surgery date (and had surgery) within 2 weeks of getting my approval!

    No regrets here!
    LOVING MY NEW LIFE!!!!

    "Never take life to seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!"

    Remember, in this thing, it's a good thing to be a loser!




    High Weight - 317
    Pre Surgery Weight - 291
    Current Weight - 181 OMG
    Target Weight -205 That's right, 205!!!!


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    I have not had a gastric sleeve.
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    Dr. Felix
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Yay congratulations!! Good thoughts your way


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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Congrats!! Good luck to you!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member TheSassWay's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    03/08/2018
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    Dr. Robert Marvin
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    YAY, congratulations!! I'm happy for you and good luck on the journey you are about to embark on!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member AnnieG's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Annie
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    10/05/2017
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    Dr. Ryan Heider
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Hooray!
    [I]HW: 240 lbs SW: 199 lbs GW: 140 lbs

    1 MO = 167.0 2 MO = 156.4 3 MO = 148.4 4 MO = 140.6
    5 M) = 136.0 6 MO = 130.0
    1 YR = 122.0 2 YR = 140.00 2.5 YR = 139
    Happy with my weight; happy with my size; over-the-moon with my health!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Edie
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    SO happy for you... I knew it would work out :-) x


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    Gastric Sleeve Member KiwiGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lisa
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    Stephanie Ulmer
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Great news!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Christie
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    YAY!!! Congrats! You just hit the lottery! So happy for you. Can't wait to cheer you on along your journey!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    06/11/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Motamarry
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
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    Florida
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Thanks everyone for the congrats and the continued encouragement throughout these 8 months!


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member teddynola's Avatar
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    Dr Rachel Moore
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Congratulations! I am waiting for mine, Cigna said maybe by Friday. I'll be following your journey and best of luck.


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    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    06/11/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Motamarry
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    10-17-2019 08:50 AM
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    Florida
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Hopefully you will get yours this week Teddy. I am hoping that when I go to the surgeon for this last visit, they can schedule the surgery then and there. At least there is a light at the end of the tunnel.


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member DesertGal's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Lori
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    03/24/2017
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    Dr. Teng
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    Congratulations! It’s such a feeling of hope... at least, that’s how I felt when I got the phone call from my insurance company.

    Height: 5'8"
    Highest Weight: 270 BMI 40.3
    Day of Surgery Weight: 223 / Pre-Op nutrition diet: LOST 47 pounds
    1 Month Weight: 202 (-21 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 64 pounds
    2 Month: Weight: 188 (-14 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 78 pounds
    6 Month Weight: 169 (-2) BMI: 25.7 TOTAL LOST: 97 pounds
    "If you can't laugh at yourself, life's going to seem a whole lot longer."

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    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    06/11/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Motamarry
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    10-17-2019 08:50 AM
    Location
    Florida
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    So today I got a call from the surgeon's office - looks like my surgery date will either be June 11th or the 18th. Should know the final by Tuesday or so......gotta get going on the pre-op now.......I am actually looking forward to it now that there is a goal...before I felt so hopeless, it really seemed pointless. Now I will really need some support....


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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    Gastric Sleeve Member simplyseahorse's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    06/11/2018
    Surgeon
    Dr. Motamarry
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Last Activity
    10-17-2019 08:50 AM
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    Florida
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    Default Re: Got my approval letter!

    *******Latest Update******

    It is looking like it is really going to happen. I had my final pre-op visit with my surgeon yesterday. He was great about explaining what would happen when I got to the hospital and the process throughout. Then I went to pre-registration at the hospital, paid some money down (and tried not to look at the rest of the bill.....remembered that I had an out of pocket max of 5000, could be worse) - and then went for Pre-Admission Testing lab work.

    While I was there, I met another soon-to-be sleeved woman who has the same surgeon, and she is apparently scheduled after me. We sad together waiting for our turn with the testing. I am hoping maybe we will end up in the same room post op.

    I am doing the very low carbs now - blah, but doable.

    Anyway, just wanted to let everyone here know that I am finally getting there!!!!!!!


    I am a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist but I have never practiced in the areas of bariatrics or weight loss. I am happy to offer ideas or tips, but please follow your own Nutritionist's advice - she is the expert in the area.

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